Synopsis:

What happens when Plan A fails, Plan B isn't ready, and walking away isn't an option?

In the military, uncertainty is expected, decisions have consequences, and the mission doesn't stop because the plan changes.

But what can project professionals learn from environments where preparation, adaptability, and leadership can mean the difference between mission success and failure?

NO ROOM FOR FAILURE takes participants beyond traditional risk registers and matrices to explore how military-inspired approaches to risk management can strengthen leadership, decision-making, and project outcomes.

Drawing on real-world experience in the Canadian Armed Forces and civilian project environments, Thomas F. Doyle III will explore how military leaders anticipate uncertainty, maintain situational awareness, assess threats and opportunities, establish contingencies, and make informed decisions when the stakes are high.

Through compelling examples, interactive discussions, and practical insights, participants will discover how to shift from simply documenting risks to actively managing uncertainty, communicating effectively, and leading with confidence when circumstances change.

Whether managing complex projects, leading teams, or navigating organizational change, this session will challenge participants to rethink their relationship with risk and strengthen their ability to deliver results under pressure.

Because when the stakes are high, managing risk isn't enough. You need to be ready to lead.

Learning Outcomes:

• Apply military-inspired risk management principles: Identify, assess, prioritize, and respond to project risks using practical approaches drawn from military planning and operational decision-making.
• Strengthen decision-making under uncertainty: Apply situational awareness, risk appetite, contingency planning, and adaptive thinking to make informed decisions when information is incomplete or circumstances change.
• Lead and communicate effectively under pressure: Translate risk information into clear recommendations, strengthen stakeholder alignment, and demonstrate leadership when navigating competing priorities and high-stakes decisions.
• Move beyond the traditional risk register: Integrate proactive risk management, early warning indicators, and continuous reassessment into project delivery to improve resilience, accountability, and outcomes.
• Build a mission-ready approach to risk: Identify practical actions that can strengthen organizational preparedness, team adaptability, and confidence in achieving project objectives.

PDUs:

0.5 (Business Acumen)

0.5 (Power Skills)

0.5 (Ways of Working)

Agenda:

7:00 PM - Welcome and Opening
7:05 PM - Presentation
8:00 PM - Q&A
8:20 PM - Closing Remarks
8:30 PM - Conclude

Registration Deadline:

Registration closes on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, at 6:59 p.m.

Fees:

(Subject to HST)

PMI Toronto Members (login prior to registering): $5.00

Non-Members and Guests: $20.00

Presenter:

Thomas F. Doyle III, PMP®, Prosci ADKAR®, LSSBB, CPE, CD

Thomas F. Doyle III is a project management, organizational change, and strategic leadership professional with more than 25 years of experience spanning the Canadian Armed Forces, public service, and professional associations.

A senior officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, Thomas brings a military perspective to project management, strategic planning, risk management, digital transformation, and leadership under uncertainty. His experience includes supporting military command teams, leading enterprise digital services initiatives, and advising on organizational change and decision-making in complex operational environments.

Thomas serves as President and CEO of the Project Management Institute's Ottawa Valley Outaouais Chapter, PMI Canadian Military Champion, and a Change Advisor supporting PMI's North American transformation initiatives.

An international speaker, facilitator, and educator, Thomas is recognized for his engaging, practical approach to connecting strategy, leadership, and execution. He is passionate about challenging conventional thinking, translating complex concepts into actionable strategies, and helping professionals turn uncertainty into informed decisions and meaningful results.