Chapter Meeting & Reception

Join the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter on Thursday, October 23, 2025 for our Chapter Meeting, “Breaking Down Silos: Collaboration and Communication Strategies for the Future of Work,” presented by PCMA Leading Class Speaker, Vanessa Zamy. Networking reception to follow.

Location: This meeting will take place at ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428.

Agenda:
2:30pm-3:00pm Registration
3:00pm-3:15pm Opening Remarks
3:15pm-4:30pm Education Session
4:30pm-5:30pm Reception

Session Information:
Conflict is inevitable in any team, but it doesn’t have to be destructive.  When silos emerge, communication breaks down, and conflict festers, it can sabotage even the most talented groups, hindering productivity and innovation.

The “Future of Work” demands a new approach to collaboration and communication. As organizations navigate innovation, automation, and a rapidly changing landscape, the ability to break down silos and foster teamwork is more critical than ever.

When managed effectively, conflict can fuel innovation and strengthen team bonds. When teams work together successfully, they achieve extraordinary results. But silos, miscommunication, and conflict can sabotage even the most talented groups.

In this session, Vanessa Zamy, The Business Defibrillator and Workplace Wellbeing Champion, provides practical strategies for transforming conflict into a catalyst for growth, building a culture of trust and open communication, and navigating challenging conversations with confidence. It’s time to harness the power of healthy conflict and collaboration!

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze common sources of conflict within teams and develop strategies for addressing disagreements with employees in a way that maintains authority while fostering open dialogue.

• Apply advanced communication and conflict-resolution techniques to facilitate constructive dialogue, build consensus, and foster collaboration among team members.

• Develop and implement strategies to promote psychological safety and open communication within teams, creating an environment where employees feel comfortable sharing ideas, expressing concerns, and contributing to a culture of trust and innovation.

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Registration Information

• Membership in the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome. If you’d like to join PCMA, click here for information.
• If you are a member of PCMA, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter, please contact [email protected] to add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add an additional chapter to your membership is $30.00.
• Early registration closes on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 11:59pm. After that, individuals must register onsite starting at 2:30pm on Thursday, October 23rd.
• If you are a planner in need of financial assistance in order to attend this event, please contact [email protected].

Education Credit
PCMA has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the above-listed continuing education course, which qualifies for CMP continuing education credit. Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. If you plan to claim education credit, please register for this meeting with the same email associated with your EIC account. You will receive an automated message to claim credit after the meeting when the final attendee roster is uploaded to the EIC.

Accessibility
ASTM International is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions, please contact [email protected].