How Communication Agility Helps Leaders Build Strategic Presence with Dori Gilbert
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Project and transformation leaders face high-stakes conversations every day. They report up, align across, and guide teams—all while trying to move strategy forward inside complex, fast-changing environments. The pressure isn’t just to deliver. It’s to be clear. To be heard. To be taken seriously. With shifting priorities, competing agendas, and layered decision-making, even […]
The PMO Evolution That’s Closing the Strategy Gap with Aina Alive
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen If execution drives strategy, why are you still waiting for permission to lead it? You won’t hear that question in boardrooms—but you’ll feel it in how decisions get made, who gets invited, and where the real power sits. In this episode of the PMO Strategies Podcast, I’m joined by Aina Alive, founder […]
How to Build PMO Traction Through Trust, Credibility, and Strategic Influence with Brandy Brown
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills You’ve probably heard it in your own head: “Once we get the process right, everything else will follow.” “If we just roll out the framework, people will get on board.” “Once we show them the plan, they’ll get on board.” But here’s the truth: process isn’t what earns buy-in. People do. In this episode of […]
What Happens When Product and Project Teams Work Together?
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Strategy stalls when teams don’t move in sync. You can have the right people, the right vision, and the right ideas. But without shared ownership and a common rhythm, delivery keeps breaking down. In this week’s episode of the PMO Strategies Podcast, I walk through six steps to designing a […]
Stop Owning the Pain: How to Shift from Outputs to Outcomes and Get Executive Buy-In
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in project overload—juggling templates, tools, process fixes, and team training—only to realize none of it is moving the needle…you’re not alone. Here’s the tough truth: your pain isn’t the problem. Your problem is that you’re owning pain that doesn’t belong to you. This […]
Why Executive Decision-Making Fails—and How to Accelerate Strategic Progress
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen When projects stall due to executive indecision, momentum is lost, teams are left waiting, and strategic goals are delayed. This isn’t a rare occurrence—it’s a widespread and systemic challenge affecting delivery leaders across industries. The cause? It’s often not what it seems. Contrary to popular belief, decision delays are not […]
Beyond Process: How PMOs Can Drive Real Business IMPACT with Stephen Jenner
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Most PMOs don’t fail because they lack effort or resources. They fail because they aren’t delivering real business value. Too often, PMOs focus on perfecting governance frameworks, templates, and dashboards—without ensuring that projects actually contribute to the organization’s strategic objectives. The result? Executives lose confidence, investment decisions become political, and […]
Project Management Meets AI: Are You Prepared? with Tim Goodman
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen AI is rapidly transforming how organizations plan, prioritize, and execute projects. Yet while the promise of AI is exciting, many companies are diving in without a clear strategy—leading to confusion, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities. In this post, we’ll explore the insights from my latest conversation with Tim Goodman from Sciforma, […]
The Roadmap to Becoming an IMPACT Driver
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Hi, IMPACT Driver! The rules of leadership are shifting – and if you’re still managing projects the same way, 2025 might be a tough year. The leaders who thrive will be those who know how to think strategically, speak the language of executives, and drive real business outcomes. […]
How to Talk to Your Executives
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Hi, IMPACT Driver! Have you ever walked out of an executive meeting wondering why your project didn’t get the green light—despite all the hard work your team put into it? The problem isn’t the project. It’s how you’re presenting it. In this week’s episode, we’re diving into […]