Calendar of Events

April CMM (Virtual)

Power Skills
Ways of Working

Next Mission: A Veteran’s Journey into Project Management explores how leadership, resilience, and adaptability translate across careers, industries, and moments of change. In this session, Juan Nieves, PMP, shares his personal transition from a 23-year career in U.S. Army Aviation to civilian project management, and how his long-standing military motto “Adapt and Overcome” evolved from a guiding principle into a leadership compass for navigating uncertainty.

 

Through storytelling and practical parallels between military operations and project delivery, Juan introduces the ADAPT Framework (Acknowledge, Define, Align, Partner, Transform) as a simple, actionable model for leading through transition, ambiguity, and complexity. The session connects real-world leadership experiences to modern project management practices and highlights why adaptability and composure under pressure are essential skills for today’s project managers.

 

This session is designed for both veterans and non-veterans and will resonate with anyone facing change, whether it’s a career pivot, a challenging project, or a new leadership role. Attendees will leave with renewed clarity, a practical leadership mindset, and tools they can immediately apply to their professional “next mission.”

Speakers


Juan Nieves

Juan Nieves
President, PMI Olympia WA Chapter
Juan Nieves is a passionate, resilient, and visionary leader who lives by the motto: “Adapt and Overcome.” Born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, Juan served 23 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel after a distinguished career as an Army Aviation Officer and Black Hawk pilot. He led diverse, cross-functional teams and high-impact operations in complex, high-risk, rapidly changing environments worldwide, consistently adapting to evolving conditions and overcoming significant challenges. Today, he brings that same mission-driven mindset to his role as a Senior Project Management Consultant, backed by a bachelor’s in Electronic Engineering Technology, a master’s in Project Management, and multiple industry-recognized certifications. He specializes in strategic planning, risk management, process improvement, and operations synchronization. He leads with a servant leadership style, fostering collaboration, empowering teams, and encouraging continuous learning and innovation.
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Information

Type of category: Chapter Member Meeting (CMM)

Type of activity: Power Skills, Ways of Working

Date: April 15th, 2026

Hour: 6:30PM to 8:00PM

Registration close date: April 15th, 2026 at 5:00PM

# of PDUs: 1

Price

Students: Free

Members Free

Non members and Guests: $5.00

Location

Zoom