256: Defining Your Role in Strategy Delivery
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hey, IMPACT Driver! What’s in a name? Well, a lot. What you call yourself and your team can have a big influence on how your stakeholders perceive you and the value you drive in your organization. Do you call yourself a PMO leader, a project leader, a product manager, a…? […]
255: IMPACT Engine Book Sneak Peek
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hey, IMPACT Driver! On May 14, it’s International PMO Day. To celebrate, I’m announcing the official public launch of The IMPACT Engine: Accelerating Strategy Delivery for PMO and Transformation Leaders. In this episode, I’m sharing with you a little bit about this book, why I wrote it and then reading […]
249: Is Project Failure OK?
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hey, IMPACT Driver! What if I told you that failure could be the key to your PMO’s long-term success? It may sound counterintuitive, but in this episode, I’m sharing the surprising benefits of embracing failure in project management. You’ll learn why I challenge the conventional wisdom that failure is something […]
244: Maximize Your PMO’s Value: From Support Function to Strategic Partner
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen (Strategic and Business Management) Hey, IMPACT Driver! Do PMO leaders deserve a seat at the executive strategy table? Or are you destined to keep the lights on as tactical project supporters? What if I told you the most forward-thinking PMOs are shaping business strategy itself by aligning directly to growth […]
243: Addressing Resource Management Constraints
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen (Strategic and Business Management) Hey, IMPACT Driver! Resource management issues giving you a pounding headache? I hear you. Nearly half of PMO professionals in a recent survey said it’s their #1 challenge. In this week’s episode, I’m tackling this pesky problem head-on. I’ll share why throwing more people at it […]
242: The PMO Perception Gap
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen (Strategic and Business Management) Hey, IMPACT Driver! Do your stakeholders really understand the value your PMO brings? Recent research reveals a startling gap between how PMO leaders, executives, and project managers perceive the role and purpose of the PMO. The stats: Only 11% of executives said the […]
241: Top Executive Complaint
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen (Strategic and Business Management) Hey, IMPACT Driver! Today we’re talking about the #1 complaint we hear from executives. I wonder if you’re hearing this complaint as well, and if you’re not… It might be because you aren’t close enough to hear it. We hear it again and […]
240: Transform Your PMO into an Organizational Powerhouse
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen (Strategic and Business Management) Hello, IMPACT Driver! The data is out, and it’s pretty clear. The PMO Outlook Report I just reviewed from Sciforma reveals shifting trends in how PMOs measure success. In this multi-part series, I’m going to share my thoughts on what this data suggests and […]
239: 5 PMO Confidence Killers
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen (Strategic and Business Management) Hey, IMPACT Driver! PMO leaders are uniquely vulnerable to confidence crises that sabotage their performance. Even the most seasoned professionals occasionally struggle with uncertainty in their abilities or direction. In this episode, I uncover the five fundamental reasons even competent PMO leaders second-guess themselves and what […]
238: Take Your PMO Health Assessment
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen (Strategic and Business Management) Hey, IMPACT Driver! This week, I’ve got something a little different for you. Instead of giving you something to listen to, I’m going to ask you to take action! My team and I have spent the last few months working on the ultimate PMO Health Assessment. […]