272: Don’t Listen to This Episode
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! It’s officially here: The week of the FREE IMPACT Summit—and my book’s birthday!! Tuesday, Sept 10 marks the exciting launch of The IMPACT Engine! Copies are hitting bookstore shelves and arriving in mailboxes around the world this week. 📚 If you’ve been thinking about […]
265: Reimagine Your Templates with Dawn Mahan
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! I know, I know, as much as I tell you NOT to make your focus the templates and tools (or dare I say the “F-word” forms), you DO need them. However, I do want you to consider how YOU think AND how you talk about them. In […]
264: Your Worth It Factor
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! How Clearly Do Your Executives Understand the Value You Drive in Your Organization? Is your role in accelerating strategy delivery clearly defined in a way both you and your stakeholders can simply describe? It’s crucial to go beyond measuring project success or failure. You must also be […]
263: Is Prioritization Enough? with Stuart Easton
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! In my new book, The IMPACT Engine, I share a concept I learned from my friend, Stuart Easton, Co-Host for the IMPACT Summit, that will change the game for you if you want to address the real root cause of project failures (and unhappy executives). Even if […]
262: The Boring Work
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! I have a secret for you. If you want to move the needle in your organization, you might be trying too hard to do the big visible things and not spending enough time doing the boring work. I was taking a Peloton class the other day, […]
261: Change Fatigue
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! Ever feel like you’re juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle? Welcome to the world of PMO professionals! The relentless pace of change can feel overwhelming, leaving you and your team gasping for air. But fear not—I’ve got your back. In my latest podcast episode, I dive […]
260: It’s Not You, It’s the Process
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! Have you ever felt personally attacked when trying to implement new processes? 😟 In this episode, I’m going to share a little of my own experience dealing with the blame game and explain why personal attacks happen when introducing process changes, how to navigate them, and how […]
259: The Game-Changing 6 Steps to IMPACT
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! Are you frustrated with the gap between your organization’s strategic plans and actual results? 🤔 I can tell you who likely is frustrated…your executives. In this episode, I’m tackling this very issue head-on. If you’ve ever heard your execs complain about strategic initiatives falling short or you’ve […]
258: Latest PMO Research Revealed with Rachel Hentges & Joe Pusz
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hey, IMPACT Driver! Are you curious about where your PMO stands in 2024? We’ve got something special for you! Our friends at The PMO Squad have just released their 2024 PMO Research Report, and in our latest podcast episode, we’re diving into the key findings. What we share with you […]
257: It’s Not About Closing the Strategy-to-Execution Gap
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! Do you ever wonder why, despite following all the industry advice, your organization still struggles to bridge the gap between strategy and execution? You’re not alone. Many companies face the same challenge, and the root cause might surprise you. When I was writing The IMPACT Engine: Accelerating […]