Top 5 PMO Mistakes That Keep PMOs from Demonstrating Value
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Many organizations still debate whether PMOs truly add value. Some executives view them as essential, while others see them as bureaucracy that slows the organization down. The reality is that both perspectives can be true depending on how the PMO was designed. In many companies, the PMO was originally created […]
Trust and Alignment: The Real Drivers of Project Success with Dr. Kimberly Strickland
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills The plan was never the problem Most PMO leaders still blame the plan. When a project stalls, we tighten the schedule. We add more status reports. We refine the risk log again. None of that touches the real issue. The problem is rarely a weak plan. The problem is often […]
4 Questions to Ask Before Expanding Your PMO Services
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen If your PMO has started gaining traction in the organization, you may begin hearing a familiar request: “Can the PMO help with this too?” At first, that request can feel like validation. It suggests that leaders see value in the work your PMO is doing. When teams ask for more […]
Lead Sustainably or Burn Out Trying with Mita Broca
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills You Cannot Build Sustainable Organizations with Depleted People There is a version of sustainability that never shows up in a corporate environmental report. It does not have a carbon metric or a waste reduction target. It does not get presented to the board. But when it runs out, your strategy stalls, your […]
PMO as Strategic Advisor: Helping Executives Make Better Strategic Decisions
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Executives spend much of their time thinking about where the organization should go. They focus on outcomes such as growth targets, market positioning, customer experience, and operational performance. Those priorities shape the direction of the business. But strategic decisions rarely happen in isolation. Every new initiative requires resources. Every shift […]
The PMO’s role in strategic planning starts before execution
Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen The PMO’s role in strategic planning starts before execution PMO leaders are told to “execute the strategy” all the time. The problem is that many organizations don’t have a strategy that the business can actually deliver. What they have is […]