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 […]
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 […]
Resistance Isn’t a People Problem. It’s a Friction Problem.
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Before I understood friction, I assumed the people were the problem. When updates went quiet, deadlines slipped, or handoffs got messy, I told myself it was a commitment issue. Maybe they didn’t care. Maybe they weren’t on board. Maybe they weren’t ready. So I tried to fix it with pressure. […]
Stop Searching for Talent. Start Growing It! with Dawn Mahan
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Have you ever sat in a meeting where executives talk about closing the talent gap as if it’s someone else’s job? Meanwhile, your PMO is already doing it. You’re stretching team members into new responsibilities, creating moments of influence, and giving people the opportunity to lead. But no one’s calling […]
Why Project vs. Product Isn’t the Real Problem
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Have you ever been told your company is “shifting to a product-based model” — and immediately felt the tension rise? You’re not resisting change. You’re just tired of watching the labels shift while the same execution issues play out: unclear roles, siloed teams, and a strategy that never seems to […]
5 Questions That Unlock Real Accountability in Your Projects
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills You’ve assigned the task. Everyone nodded. Deadlines were mentioned. And yet… nothing moves. Sound familiar? In the latest episode of the PMO Strategies podcast, we outline five simple but powerful questions that will help you hold your team and stakeholders accountable for doing their part…without you having to beg or […]
When and How to Say No: A Leadership Strategy for Driving Real Results
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills We often celebrate leaders for setting bold visions and aggressive goals. Yet, one of the most powerful, underused leadership skills isn’t about what you say “yes” to — it’s about what you decisively choose to say no to. In this week’s episode of the PMO Strategies Podcast, we explore how […]
Stop Proposing on the First Date: How PMO Leaders Build Real Stakeholder Buy-In
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Have you ever walked into a room, unveiled your perfectly planned PMO strategy, and felt the air go flat? You’ve done the research. You’ve got the tools. You know this will help the business. And yet… crickets. Blank stares. Maybe a few polite nods, but no real engagement. If that […]
The Ultimate Recovery Playbook for Rescuing Your Late Projects
PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working Late projects aren’t just a minor inconvenience—they can threaten strategic objectives, erode stakeholder trust, and burn out high-performing teams. If you’ve ever faced a slipping project (and who hasn’t?), you know the sinking feeling that comes with missed deadlines and shifting priorities. But there’s a better way forward. In […]
How to Stop Wasting Time on Training That Doesn’t Stick
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills If you spent $100,000 on training last year, I’ve got news for you: only about $12,000 of that investment actually moved the needle. That’s not a guess. In 2023 alone, U.S. companies dropped over $101 billion on training initiatives—and yet only 12% of learners applied what they learned on the […]