Presentation Title
Let's Talk Certified. From 7th to 8th Edition: How PMBOK® Updates Will Transform Your Project Practice
Session Abstract
Discover what’s really changing between PMBOK® 7 and PMBOK® 8 and what it means for you as a practitioner. This session will unpack the new principles, reintroduced process groups, and updated performance domains, with concrete examples of how they affect governance, stakeholder engagement, value delivery, and day-to-day project decisions in both predictive and adaptive environments.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Describe how PMBOK® 8 differs from PMBOK® 7
- Identify and use the main ideas, process groups, and performance domains of PMBOK® 8 to manage real projects.
- Explain how PMBOK® 8 will change day-to-day project work and what to expect next in the profession.
Speakers: Bola Adesope
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bolaadesope/
Bola Adesope
Founder/practice lead at sIXdots.io
Bola wants to change the world of work and the way we deliver value.
Currently the Founder/Practice Lead at SixDots.io, a capacity and human capital development company with
a mission to transform 1Milllion Processionals by 2030 using the three pillars of Mindset, Skillset and
Toolset, and Lead, Advisory & Transformation at Stacey & Lloyd Consulting, he has been described as a
visionary Consultant, Executive Advisor and Transformation Specialist dedicated to revolutionizing how we
work and deliver value. Renowned as a multi-award-winning consultant, trainer, speaker, and coach, Bola is
highly regarded for his exceptional ability to drive and lead Agile, Business, and Digital Transformations
across North America, Europe, and Africa.
Bola also co-founded H.O,P.S (Helping Other People Succeed), a social enterprise dedicated to coaching
and mentoring young professionals
With over a decade of consulting experience working for Accenture, Deloitte and co, Bola has guided and
advised companies across various sectors—including Telecoms, Insurance, Banking, Retail, IT, and Tech—
in overcoming complex business challenges and enhancing the value they provide to clients and
stakeholders. His deep expertise in Business Analysis, Product Management, Strategy, Change
Management, Operating Model & Organizational Design and Business Agility has made him a pivotal force
in delivering large-scale, enterprise-wide products and mission-critical transformation initiatives.
As a sought-after trainer, Bola holds multiple certifications and is accredited to teach courses in Business
Analysis, Project Management, and Agile/Scrum. He has trained over 3,500 professionals, spoken at
numerous conferences, and mentored many leaders and professionals through transformative mindset
shifts.
A Keynote and International Speaker with speaking engagement across 5 continents, Bola is known for his
dynamic and engaging presentation style, Bola captivates audiences with his extensive knowledge and
passion for product and people transformation,
He was named a Top Business Analyst to Watch Out for in 2022 by IIBA, was the Agile Emerging Speaker
Winner Toronto in 2019, Top 75 RBC Canadian Immigrant amongst many other awards
Join Bola on a journey to reshape the future of work and unlock new levels of value and innovation
