For Immediate Release
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Caledonia, Wis. (February 19, 2026) — Intent Strategy Group (ISG), the consulting division of global event leader Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, announces that principal consultant Linsey Giant received the Project Management Professional® certification from the Project Management Institute. Giant is the first ISG consultant to receive the certification, strengthening the group’s ability to optimize customers’ Strategic Meetings Management Programs to deliver positive, measurable business outcomes.
“I was inspired to pursue this certification by the increasing complexity of ISG’s work,” said Giant. “Our engagements often involve transformation, tight timelines, multiple vendors, and executive-level visibility. I wanted to strengthen my ability to lead those initiatives with even greater consistency and discipline.”
For more information on how this certification benefits M&IW and ISG’s customers, including success stories and customer testimonials, click here.
Giant has more than 15 years of experience in the meetings and events industry. In addition to her PMP® certification, she also holds Cvent certifications in Account Administration, System Administration, Event Management, and Mobile Apps. She is a former advisory board member for the Association of Corporate Travel Executives and has spoken at numerous industry conferences and webinars for groups such as BTN, GBTA, Cvent, and ACTE.
About the Project Management Professional® Certification
The PMP® certification acknowledges candidates who are skilled at managing the people, processes, and business priorities of professional projects. Recipients have demonstrated ability to lead projects without being tied to a specific industry or location.
“The PMP® certification stood out to me because it’s grounded in proven, globally recognized practices that go beyond tools and templates,” said Giant. “It focuses on leadership, business outcomes, and stakeholder value, all of which align closely with how I aim to support ISG clients.”
Click here to learn more about the certification.
About Meetings & Incentives Worldwide
M&IW is a women-owned event agency specializing in planning meetings, conferences, and incentives of all scales worldwide. We have 350+ employees and operate events in over 90 countries.
We design event experiences rooted in human connection, elevated by human touch, and powered by smart technology. Our customizable event solutions range from end-to-end to a la carte, with a focus on integrating neuroscience and sustainability principles in events. We also develop strategies across events to provide visibility, efficiency, and savings.
M&IW is a third generation, privately held, certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) in business for more than 55 years. We serve industries such as life sciences, technology, financial services, manufacturing, insurance, and more.
To learn more, visit www.meetings-incentives.com.
About Intent Strategy Group
ISG is the consulting division of M&IW. Providing holistic, customizable solutions for SMM and related technology initiatives, ISG’s services include SMM consulting, SMM technology optimization, business intelligence, data analytics, and SMM system administration. Customers who leverage ISG’s services expedite implementations, reduce project durations, and fast-track early wins.
To learn more, visit meetings-incentives.com/intent-strategy-group.
