May Member Dinner Meeting - Topic: Why People Resist Change (And What Actually Works Instead) Featuring: Dr. Jamie English

May Member Dinner Meeting - Topic: Why People Resist Change (And What Actually Works Instead) Featuring: Dr. Jamie English

Agenda

6:00-6:30 pm - Networking

6:30-7:00pm - Dinner

7:00-7:15 pm - Chapter Announcements

7:15-8:15 pm - Speaker Presentation and Q&A

8:15-8:30 pm - Closing Activities

Presentation Overview:

Topic: Why People Resist Change (and What Actually Works Instead)
 
In project work, success often depends on people changing—adopting new processes, shifting priorities, or aligning with goals. But resistance isn’t about unwillingness; it’s often a protective response, or a signal that the cost of change feels too high. This session helps leaders understand what’s really happening underneath resistance and how to respond in ways that increase engagement and movement.
 
Learning Objectives: 

  • Understand why people resist change beyond surface-level explanations

  • Recognize protective/defensive responses in teams

  • Identify how the perceived cost of change impacts behavior

  • Apply approaches that reduce resistance and increase buy-in

About Our Speaker:

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Speaker - Dr. Jamie English

Dr. Jamie English is a licensed therapist, supervisor, and educator specializing in trauma, relationships, and systems thinking. She teaches at the graduate level and works with individuals and professionals to better understand human behavior, resistance, and change. 

Menu: 

TBD

Cost:

Member Type

Early Bird
(one week prior)

Regular
Chapter Members $30 $40
Non-Members --- $40

** Early bird registrations are accepted through the previous Wednesday at 11:59pm.

Event Properties

Event Date 05-21-2026 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Individual Price $40.00
No. of Ways of Working PDUs 1
Location Texas Star Conference Centre

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