Project Management

Pushback to Move Forward with Confidence

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June 11, 2026 11:00 AM EDT (UTC-4)

Platform: Zoom
Capacity: 5000
Duration: 60 min
Presenters: Amira Littman, Georges Buzaglo


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Overview

In today’s complex project environments, professionals must deliver results while managing competing priorities, stakeholder pressure, and limited authority. Yet many struggle to push back effectively without damaging relationships or credibility.
This webinar defines what effective pushback looks like and highlights common mistakes to avoid. It introduces practical strategies for constructive pushback—how to challenge requests, reset expectations, and advocate for better outcomes while maintaining trust. Participants will learn how to reframe conversations, communicate with confidence, and shift from reactive compliance to intentional influence, with tools they can immediately apply to their projects.
This topic is critical because ineffective pushback leads to scope creep, burnout, and compromised outcomes. Strengthening this leadership power skill enables project professionals to protect delivery integrity and elevate their impact.

Learning Objectives

In today’s complex project environments, professionals must deliver results while managing competing priorities, stakeholder pressure, and limited authority. Yet many struggle to push back effectively without damaging relationships or credibility.

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