April Chapter Meeting: Building a Business Like a Project
Agenda
5:00pm - Doors open, networking
5:30pm - Dinner provided
6:00pm - Chapter business
6:15pm - Presentation by Lisa Talbot
7:00pm - QA and wrap-up
Building a Business Like a Project: How Project Management Creates a Scalable, Sustainable Company
Starting a business can feel overwhelming, but what if you treated it like a project? Project management principles—planning, iteration, risk management, and stakeholder alignment—aren’t just for corporate initiatives; they’re the key to successfully launching and scaling a business.
In this session, Lisa will break down how using a project management mindset can help entrepreneurs avoid common pitfalls, prioritize what truly matters, and create efficient, scalable processes. Drawing from her experience leading multi-million-dollar projects in Fortune 500 companies and launching True North PM Solutions, she will share real-world strategies that help business owners move from idea to execution with clarity and confidence.
Key Takeaways:
- How to apply project management fundamentals to business creation.
- Why treating your business as a series of iterative projects leads to sustainable growth.
- Practical tools and frameworks to manage time, resources, and risks effectively.
Speaker Bio:
Lisa Talbot is the founder of True North PM Solutions, a consultancy dedicated to helping businesses streamline operations and improve efficiency through expert project management. With over 15 years of experience leading cross-functional teams across Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and small businesses, Lisa specializes in technology and process efficiency, breaking down complexity into clear, actionable steps. She believes that strong project management is the foundation of every successful business, ensuring teams stay aligned, processes run smoothly, and goals are met effectively.
