From the Classroom to the Boardroom: Influence Without Authority
From the Classroom to the Boardroom: Influence Without Authority
Project Managers are often expected to lead transformative initiatives without the luxury of formal authority. This session offers practical, field-tested strategies for influencing stakeholders and overcoming resistance in complex environments. Drawing from high-stakes consulting engagements and unique challenges in the education sector, we’ll explore how relational authority and strategic communication can be more powerful than hierarchy. Whether you're managing cross-functional teams or navigating organizational silos, you'll leave with actionable techniques to implement lasting change—regardless of your title.
Agenda:
Dinner & Networking: 5:30-6:00 PM ET
Welcome & Chapter Updates: 6:00-6:10 PM ET
Mickey Wagner Presentation: 6:10-7:00 PM ET
Real-World SME Discussion: 7:00-7:30 PM ET (Optional to Attend)
Speaker Bio:
Mickey Wagner
Mickey Wagner brings deep expertise in educational transformation to his role as Director of Academics at TNTP, where he partners with education leaders nationwide to design and implement high-impact solutions. His work spans from school leader development to system-wide change management supporting schools, districts, charter networks, universities, and state education agencies across the country, where he consistently delivers measurable results across diverse learning communities. Before joining TNTP, he was Chief Academic Officer at Concord Community Schools, where he led initiatives that resulted in student achievement ranking in the 92nd percentile for academic growth in Indiana, including driving breakthrough results at a school that combined one of Indiana's largest English Learner populations with exceptional academic achievement.
