How to Build a Strong Sponsor Relationship

Welcome to IMPACT Insight. Today we’re going to talk about the tough topic of sponsors. I know, you love them or hate them, they love you or hate you. They’re engaged or they’re not. We never know where we’re going to be with our sponsors, and sometimes it can be different on every single project. […]

“Help! My PMO is under attack!”

Prefer to read instead of watch? Here is the transcript: Hi. My name is Laura Barnard, and I’d like to welcome you to Impact Insight. Today we are going to address a very, very common concern that a lot of PMO leaders have, and many have reached out to me and said, “Help, what do […]

Welcome to IMPACT Insight

Welcome to IMPACT Insight. This is the place for PMO leaders, Portfolio Managers, Program Managers, Project Managers, and Change Leaders to share insights and ask questions about how to drive high-IMPACT results in our organizations. I am here to answer your questions, so please leave a question below in the comments and let’s Get. It. […]

2017: Year in Review

Are you spending the last day of most holiday vacations traveling, tossing, or turning? Well, boredom and monkey-mind be banished! Put your travel time to good use by catching up on what you might have missed in 2017, learn new ways to drive IMPACT in your organization and careers.

Top 5 of 2017

It’s always fascinating to go back through the numbers and data and determine where the biggest IMPACT was made. This is especially true when approaching a benchmark such as the new year. My team and I took a look at all of the data sources on social media and the IMPACT site to determine which resources […]

Did You Know That Project Management Can Change the World?

Business leaders: Have you ever wondered the real value of the Project Management profession? Project managers: Are you a project manager who knows darn well your value and wishes others would see just how valuable you are? Are you sick of having your entire career called the accidental profession? Everyone: Do you wish there was a more meaningful way […]

Top 10 Mistakes PMO Leaders Are Making and How to Fix Them

Is your PMO falling short of your (or your sponsor’s) expectations? Join us for this free WEBINAR on November 28th at 5pm EST, November 29th at 5pm EST, or November 30th at 12 noon. Are you doing everything you can to ensure your PMO is effective and sustainable? The latest data still says that PMOs (and […]

From Project Manager to IMPACT Driver: Accelerating Your Project Management Career

Are you ready to stop “surviving” and start thriving in your organization? It’s time to transform our project management mindset and shift our focus to an IMPACT-driven culture. In this inspiring and insightful presentation, you will learn Laura’s proven system for transforming your career from Project Manager to IMPACT Driver.

Because I wish I had me when I was you…

I am thrilled to be able to announce the launch of our IMPACT Inner Circle community and membership program to help you Get. It. Done. When I was in your shoes, I spent countless hours looking for resources, templates, tools, methodology, training programs, and guidance to help me address both my day-to-day needs as a […]

Stakeholder Engagement

Thank you to all who answered our recent survey questions! Based on the feedback, stakeholder engagement is a hot topic. Let me help you drive high impact results via stakeholder engagement. Here are a few very informative articles that can help you build stronger and more productive relationships with your stakeholders.