CLCN Public Speaking Club #41: Public Speaking: Project Management in the Defence Industry

Why attend?

Join us for a good opportunity to learn from a seasoned expert with over 30 years of global experience in project management, consulting, and transformation across diverse sectors including banking, energy, healthcare, telecommunications, police, and defence.

Having worked in more than 20 countries and visited 34, Mr. Robby Franklin brought rich international insights to the session. The workshop provided an in-depth introduction to project management in the defence sector, highlighting its unique complexities, stakeholder dynamics, and regulatory challenges. Key topics included strategies to address talent shortages, enhance skill development, and navigate the evolving landscape of defence projects. Participants also explored future trends and the expanding role of project managers in a digitally driven defence environment.

The session concluded with an opportunity for attendees to develop and refine their public speaking skills.

About the Speaker:

• Started as a Developer, moved into Quality and then into Project consulting

• 30 years of experience – 20+ years in the managerial role responsible for driving Projects, Programs,

  Portfolios, Process automation, and Transformation for various organizations across the globe.

• Consulted, executed and implemented projects / programs in Banking & Insurance, Energy (Electricity, Oil and Gas), Health (Pharmaceuticals), Telecommunications, Police and Defence. 

• Worked in 20+ countries across various continents.

• Total visited countries – 34 (including India and Australia)

 About the session:

• Introduction to Defence Project Management

  • Overview of the defence industry's unique project management landscape

• Challenges in Defence Projects

  • Managing large-scale, complex projects with multiple stakeholders

  • Navigating regulatory requirements and compliance standards

• Addressing Talent Shortages and Fostering Skill Development

  • Strategies for attracting and retaining skilled professionals in the defence sector

  • Implementing training programs to upskill the workforce

• Future of Project Management in Defence

  • Emerging trends and technologies shaping the defence industry

  • The evolving role of project managers in a digital defence landscape APM

This session will also give participants a chance to practice their public speaking skills.

Schedule:

• 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Networking over refreshments

• 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Public speaking games and activities

• 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Keynote speech by Robby Franklin followed by Q&A

🎟 Admission: Free!