Change has become a defining condition for leaders and project teams. It is no longer something to move through and leave behind. It is the environment in which decisions and delivery now happen.
In the Season 3 finale of the Igniting Impact Podcast, Stacey is joined by Kassie and Will of Public Knowledge® (PK) to reflect on the leadership lessons that emerged this year. They share insights on keeping work moving when uncertainty is high and timelines are constantly shifting. The discussion examines the ways leaders handle uncertainty, making thoughtful choices as their teams navigate evolving circumstances.
Change is not slowing down, and leaders need decision frameworks that hold up under pressure.
Project Management Built for Real Conditions
The project management challenges discussed in this episode reflect Public Knowledge®’s approach to delivery through our DitDah™ methodology. This repeatable framework guides teams in making decisions, adjusting plans, and maintaining focus on outcomes even as conditions evolve.
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Experts From This Episode
Kassie Gram, Senior Vice President of Business Development
With more than 20 years of experience, Kassie has built expertise in leadership, training, and strategic project management. She is a certified Project Management Professional and Prosci® Organizational Change Management Practitioner. Her specialties include procurement, contract management, and healthcare consulting, with a focus on Medicaid and IT solutions for government agencies. Over two dozen projects in organizational transformation, strategic planning, and team facilitation have been led under her guidance. Kassie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Colorado Boulder and also trained in Technology of Participation facilitation methods through the Institute of Cultural Affairs.
Will Hornsby, Senior Vice President of Delivery
With more than 25 years of experience in the public sector, Will leads delivery efforts at Public Knowledge® as Senior Vice President of Delivery. His work focuses on helping state and local agencies strengthen child welfare and human services programs through effective implementation, operational improvement, and strategic execution. Will brings deep experience across local, state, and federal environments, supporting agencies as they improve practice, policies, and procedures to achieve better outcomes. He holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Alabama.
Stacey Moss, President and CEO
For over 25 years, Stacey has contributed to government, education, and nonprofit organizations through leadership, program development, and training. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Child Welfare Law Specialist (CWLS). Recognized as an expert in training design, leadership coaching, and organizational change management, Stacey has delivered over 200 training sessions on child welfare, procurement, and leadership. She has also managed more than 50 projects and portfolios throughout her career. Stacey earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Wyoming and is widely known for her expertise in child welfare law, program management, and community engagement.
About the Podcast
Launched in 2023, the Igniting Impact Podcast highlights our client’s and partner’s important work. We hope that this podcast drives impactful conversations that foster connections and progress in the field. One of our core values at Public Knowledge® is Impact. We created this podcast around this fundamental principle because it is essential to our work. Impact to us means, “We approach every engagement with our energy focused on identifying the right goals, outcomes, and strategies. And we each have a personal responsibility to make a positive impact on our projects and our world.”