Event Date/Time: June 25, 2025-6-7pm EST
Speaker Name: Tamara Copple, MBA, CBAP-Product Manager, Community Builder
Presentation Title: It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint: Techniques for Change That Go the Distance
Presentation Abstract: What does it take to support a multi-year, multi-national change effort—and still be standing at the finish line?
No matter your role—business analyst, product manager, change lead, or otherwise—this session provides practical tools for handling shifting priorities and organizational complexity while avoiding burnout.
Change management should be part of your initial strategy; this session will show you why and give you techniques to reduce organizational trauma during transitions. Ideal for professionals supporting change in large or distributed environments, this session blends strategic insight with battle-tested tactics.
Speaker Bio: As a product manager at Children International, I lead the development and delivery of digital solutions that empower children and youth to break the cycle of poverty. I collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and users to define, prioritize, and validate the product vision, roadmap, and features, using agile and design thinking methods.
Speaker Bio: As a product manager at Children International, I lead the development and delivery of digital solutions that empower children and youth to break the cycle of poverty. I collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and users to define, prioritize, and validate the product vision, roadmap, and features, using agile and design thinking methods.
I am a community leader with a penchant for connecting professionals wherever I go. I am passionate about community building and an evangelist for growing the number of women in technology careers. I enjoy problem solving, public speaking, developing and delivering training, just enough documentation, and contributing to high-functioning Agile teams.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaracopple