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Social Agility Announces Kristen Wiederhold’s Prestigious Appointment as 2026
World Expo PMI PMO of the Year Award Judge
Sacramento, CA – 04/25/2026 – Social Agility Pro founder and PgMP® author Kristen Wiederhold has been selected to serve as a judge for the prestigious 2026 Project Management Institute (PMI) PMO of the Year Awards. This global recognition program honors high-performing Project Management Offices (PMOs) that demonstrate excellence in strategy execution, innovation, and measurable business impact.
As a returning judge, Wiederhold brings deep expertise in enterprise program management, PMO leadership, and strategic execution. Her selection reflects continued recognition of her contributions to advancing the discipline of program and portfolio management on a global scale.
“I am honored to serve again as a judge for the PMI PMO Awards,” said Wiederhold. “PMOs play a critical role in translating strategy into execution. This program highlights organizations that are not only delivering projects successfully, but driving enterprise value and enabling long-term business outcomes.”
The PMI PMO of the Year Awards evaluate organizations across industries worldwide, recognizing those that demonstrate maturity in governance, benefits realization, stakeholder engagement, and organizational alignment. Judges are selected based on their experience, leadership, and contributions to the profession.
Wiederhold is the founder of Social Agility Pro, a consulting and training organization focused on advancing program management capabilities and leadership effectiveness. She is also the author of Master the PgMP® Exam: Your Ultimate Guide to First-Time Success, and a contributor to PMI’s PMBOK® Guide, 8th Edition. Her work supports professionals and organizations in strengthening program governance, improving execution outcomes, and achieving strategic alignment.
Through her role as a PMI PMO Awards judge, Wiederhold continues to support the global project management community by helping identify and elevate best-in-class PMO practices.
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New Book Release Empowers Program Managers to Conquer the PgMP® Exam with Confidence
Sacramento, California, 06/20/2025 - Kristen Wiederhold, program management leader, executive coach, PMI Global PMO of the Year Award judge and PMBOK contributor, proudly announces the release of her new book, PgMP® Exam Preparation Study Guide—a powerful and practical resource designed to help program managers pass the prestigious Program Management Professional (PgMP®) certification on their first attempt.
With real-world insight and clear alignment to PMI’s latest standards, this comprehensive guide equips candidates with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence needed to succeed in one of project management’s most advanced credentials.
Drawing on decades of hands-on experience and proven training techniques, Wiederhold distills complex concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
“This book is the toolkit I wish I had when I was preparing for the PgMP® exam,” says Wiederhold. “It’s written with clarity, strategy, and a deep understanding of what it takes to not only pass the exam—but to apply program management at the highest level.”
The book is part of a complete power prep learning system that includes the PgMP® Exam Cram, Companion Workbook, Practice Exam, Online Course, and 1:1 Tutoring, all available at SocialAgilityPro.com.
Each resource is designed to reinforce mastery and boost exam readiness from multiple angles.
The book is now available for purchase through Amazon, making it easier than ever for program management professionals to take the next step in their career.