Dr. Kimberly
Strickland
Director, PMO at SAS Institute Inc
"The Relationship Advantage: A Keystone Relationship Strategy to Build Trust, Influence, and Impact for Women in Tech"
"The Relationship Advantage: A Keystone Relationship Strategy to Build Trust, Influence, and Impact for Women in Tech"
Thu May 14 - 1:40 PM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"The Relationship Advantage: A Keystone Relationship Strategy to Build Trust, Influence, and Impact for Women in Tech"
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"The Relationship Advantage: A Keystone Relationship Strategy to Build Trust, Influence, and Impact for Women in Tech"
"The Relationship Advantage: A Keystone Relationship Strategy to Build Trust, Influence, and Impact for Women in Tech"
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Session: The Relationship Advantage: A Keystone Relationship Strategy to Build Trust, Influence, and Impact for Women in Tech
Strong technical skills may open the door, but relationships determine what happens next. In today’s fast-moving tech environments, women often navigate complex dynamics—cross-functional teams, high-stakes decisions, difficult stakeholders, and environments where influence matters as much as expertise.In this session, Dr. Kim Strickland introduces the Keystone Relationship Strategy, a practical, people-first framework grounded in real-world project leadership and original doctoral research on stakeholder engagement. Attendees will learn how to build trust intentionally, communicate with clarity and confidence, navigate friction without burnout, and influence outcomes even without formal authority.
Through relatable stories and proven tools, participants will walk away with actionable techniques they can apply immediately—improving collaboration, strengthening visibility, and accelerating both project success and career growth. Whether you lead teams, manage products, deliver technical solutions, or are growing your career, this session provides a roadmap for thriving through stronger human connection.
Key Takeaways
- Understand the three components of the Keystone Relationship Strategy and how they strengthen trust, collaboration, and influence.
- Gain communication frameworks for navigating challenging conversations and restoring alignment without conflict or burnout.
- Discover how strong relationships accelerate visibility, opportunity, and career growth for women in tech.
- Leave with a personalized action plan to improve one important relationship within the next 30 days.
Bio
Dr. Kim Strickland is a technology project leader, researcher, and advocate for women advancing in complex environments. As Director of the Americas Consulting PMO at SAS, she leads cross-functional teams delivering digital transformation and analytics solutions across the public sector and commercial healthcare.Her doctoral research on stakeholder engagement inspired her Keystone Relationship Strategy—a people-first leadership model designed to help women build trust, navigate difficult dynamics, and step confidently into influence. With two decades of experience, Kim is known for bringing clarity, connection, and calm to high-pressure projects. She is passionate about developing future leaders and helping women strengthen their voice and impact in the tech space.
