By Lori Milhaven – Executive Vice President, IIL
May 7, 2026
If you have ever tried to convince a toddler to eat their greens, you know that logic and authority only go so far. Believe it or not, leading a corporate department through a digital transformation isn’t all that different.
At this year’s International Project Management Day (IPM Day) 2026, we are thrilled to feature Erica Mohre, a leader who has mastered the art of “feeding the broccoli” successfully guiding organizations through the inevitable growing pains of progress.
Broccoli Topics: Organizational Change Management (OCM) for Toddlers
Research shows that a toddler may need up to seven exposures to a new food before they finally accept it. In the professional world, however, organizations often expect total adoption after a single “town hall” or a solitary training manual.
Erica’s session uses this clever metaphor to dive deep into the human psychology of change. Grounded in CCMP™ standards and the ADKAR® model, this presentation bridges the gap between technical project milestones and human reality.
You Will Learn More About:
- The Awareness vs. Desire Gap: Why knowing about a change isn’t the same as wanting it.
- The Reinforcement Loop: Why “Ability” is a muscle that must be trained through repetition.
- Resistance as a Constant: Learning to treat pushback not as a failure, but as a manageable, normal part of the transition process.
“Change succeeds through exposure and structure—acceptance is a product of consistency, not just a one-time announcement.”
Key Takeaways :
By attending Erica’s session, you will walk away with a fresh perspective on the “soft” side of project management:
- Consistency Over Intensity: Learn why frequent, structured exposure is more effective than a massive, one-off launch.
- Familiarity Breeds Consent: Discover how to make “scary” new topics recognizable to melt away resistance.
- Early Consensus: Master the art of intentional early exposure to build buy-in while your product is still in the development phase.
Join Us for IPM Day 2026
Don’t miss the chance to learn from Erica Mohre and dozens of other industry trailblazers. Whether you are leading a small team or a global enterprise, these insights will change the way you approach your next “broccoli” moment.
Take advantage of our Group Pricing and Unlimited License options to bring these insights to your entire organization.
For more information on registration or group rates:
Call: +1-212-758-0177 Visit: https://www.iil.com/international-project-management-day/
Erica Mohre
Erica is the Information Services Strategy and OCM Program Director at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. She is a powerhouse in the world of digital transformation, known for her unique ability to align high-level strategy with boots-on-the-ground execution.
Erica doesn’t just talk about frameworks; she lives them. Her approach is famously pragmatic and collaborative, focusing on translating “complex strategy” into “actionable change.” By bringing a people-first mindset to the high-pressure world of Information Services, she has become a go-to expert for strengthening organizational readiness.
Lori Milhaven
Executive Vice President at International Institute for Learning (IIL)
Our deepest purpose is to enable growth and success of individuals, teams and organizations with long-lasting, high quality learning in a technology-driven world. Lori is honored to have been with IIL over 30 years, and to make it her mission to focus on continuous improvement, client driven success and to go above and beyond to meet expectations.
