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November Member Meeting - The Leadership Paradox: Why Great Project Managers Sometimes Fail as Leaders
November 19, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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The Leadership Paradox: Why Great Project Managers Sometimes Fail as Leaders
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · Noon–1 p.m. EST · Virtual
Join PMI Charleston, SC and PMI South Carolina Midlands for a joint lunch-and-learn with Karey J. Sayre, M.S., PMP.
When every decision comes back to you, what happens when you’re away? Explore how the habits that help project managers deliver can also create dependency. Learn how to give your team room to exercise judgment while keeping delivery on track.
Use a leadership behavior audit, the fictional Project Phoenix case, and practical delegation exercises to see where you step in too soon. Bring one decision your team keeps routing back to you and draft a delegation agreement you can test over the next 30 days.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish delivery controls from leadership practices that build trust, judgment, and team ownership.
- Identify four habits that can create dependency: excessive control, premature answers, a focus on activity, and unnecessary escalation.
- Use the Project Phoenix case to evaluate delegation boundaries, sponsor communication, and evidence of team capability.
- Apply Clarity Meridian Group’s CACE framework (Clarity, Alignment, Communication, and Execution) to define outcomes, decision rights, and checkpoints.
- Draft a delegation agreement and a measurable 30-day leadership commitment with feedback and follow-up.
Who Should Attend
Project managers, program managers, team leads, and project professionals who want to build team ownership and delegate more effectively. PMI members and nonmembers are welcome.
PDUs for this Session
- Power Skills: 0.75
- Ways of Working: 0.25
Speaker Bio
Karey J. Sayre, M.S., PMP founded Clarity Meridian Group and developed its CACE framework to help leaders clarify outcomes, align ownership, communicate expectations, and follow through. He brings more than 35 years of leadership experience across military service, federal government, information technology, and enterprise transformation. His leadership roles have included work with the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, and Transportation Security Administration.
As a convenience to our PMI-credentialed members in good standing, PMI Charleston submits PDU claims on behalf of members who attend PMI Charleston-hosted events (live or virtual). PDU claims are submitted within 1-week of event conclusion and eligible members will receive an email confirming claim status from PMI.org. PMI Charleston members are encouraged to monitor their certification renewal/PDU cycle to ensure they receive correct credit for learning opportunities and are meeting certification requirements.
Refunds are issued when there has been an error in payment; we do not issue refunds for schedule changes or non-attendance. Thank you.
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