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 […]
From Project Execution to Business Value
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! If you’ve ever felt like your executives and other stakeholders don’t really appreciate all you bring to the table (or maybe even see you as administrative overhead), you’re not alone. In this week’s episode, I’m diving into one of the biggest mindset shifts that separates […]
Why PMI’s New Definition of Project Success Changes Everything
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! Have you seen PMI’s latest report on redefining project success? If you’re like me, your first reaction was probably, “Well, of course!” For years, we’ve known that project success isn’t just about execution – it’s about delivering measurable value that aligns with business goals. But the […]
287: The Power of Asking for Help: Why Even Top Leaders Don’t Go It Alone with Deepak Daniel
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills In the late 1990s, Apple was struggling. Co-founder Steve Jobs returned to the company, recognizing that he couldn’t rescue Apple on his own. So, he did what all smart leaders do—he asked for help. Jobs persuaded Tim Cook to join Apple, and the rest is history. Cook’s operational expertise transformed […]
286: Transform Your Team Dynamics with Servant Leadership as a Service with Erik Rueter
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills In a world where project teams juggle multiple roles, deadlines, and evolving business needs, finding a leadership approach that truly connects with team members is essential. Enter Servant Leadership as a Service—an innovative leadership model that combines empathy, the platinum rule, and agile-inspired tools from software development to foster a […]
285: 3 Keys to Build Your Project Management Career with Candice Benson
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen How Freelance Project Managers Can Overcome the Feast and Famine Cycle As a freelance project manager or contractor, maintaining a steady stream of work can feel like a constant challenge. The feast and famine cycle—where you’re either overloaded with projects or scrambling to find work—is a common issue many […]
280: How Project Managers are Driving IMPACT for Nonprofits
PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working In today’s fast-paced business environment, PMOs and project managers often find themselves caught in the classic project management triangle of time, scope, and cost. While these metrics are important for tracking progress, focusing too much on them can actually prevent your projects from delivering the real value your business […]