268: First-Time PMO Leader with Andrea Elkin
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Hi IMPACT Driver! In our latest podcast episode, I sit down with Andrea Elkin, who shares her incredible journey from being a junior team member with no project management experience to leading a highly successful PMO. Highlighted in my book, The IMPACT Engine, Andrea’s story is a testament to the […]
267: The Power of Picking Three with Kendall Lott
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! “Pick three!” Kendall exclaimed while holding three fingers close to my face. I didn’t want to hear it. – The IMPACT Engine In our latest podcast episode, I sit down with Kendall Lott, a long-time friend, partner, and all-around troublemaker, to discuss a key concept he taught […]
266: Are You Responsible?
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Hey, IMPACT Driver! A dear friend read me a passage from a book that made me think of you. It was about problem-solving and knowing what you should and shouldn’t own. Delivery leaders often feel powerless over problems they think they can’t solve or responsible for solving issues they shouldn’t. […]
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 […]