IMPACT PMO Leader Mindset: Measure Outcomes

Welcome back to the IMPACT PMO Leader Mindset Series. We started this series by setting the stage for the IMPACT PMO Leader Mindset by looking at the reality that many of us face as PMO leaders today. We touched on where PMOs and the industry are now, and we even began to explore what to […]
IMPACT PMO Leader Mindset: Instill Focus

Last week, we set the stage for the IMPACT PMO Leader Mindset by looking at the reality that many of us face as PMO leaders today. We touched on where PMOs and the industry are now, and we even began to explore what to do about the shifts that are happening in the industry. The […]
Start with Why When Building Your PMO

Recently I had the chance to join Elise Stevens, a voice for women in Project Management, on her podcast Fix My Project Chaos. Elise and I talked about how PMO leaders and project managers end up hanging by a thread, simply surviving instead of thriving. I also shared many easily implementable take-aways so you can […]
IMPACT PMO Leader Mindset

It’s no secret, mindset and perspective form the framework for your reality. And it’s no different in PMO leadership. While working with my group coaching students through the modules in my IMPACT Engine 90 Day PMO course, I explained to them that the latest research indicates that there are far too many PMOs operating in […]
Don’t Build a Charter for Your PMO
Present Like a Pro: Tips for PMO and PM leaders who want to communicate their IMPACT with a powerful presentation

Do you dread presenting? In April’s Masterclass we will learn how to overcome presentation dread. Will you be joining us to get your PDUs? We all have those moments where we have to stand up and present to a room, sometimes its impromptu and sometimes we have the pleasure of wringing our hands about it […]
Becoming a Customer-Centric PMO

As we get into the thick of building and running a PMO, we often get caught up in the templates and process or figuring out how we are going to get all the projects delivered. We fight with a never-ending scenario of not enough (time, resources, funding, etc.) and must delicately balance all the competing […]
“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. […]
Making a Compelling Case for the PMO

We have another fantastic topic for March’s Masterclass. Will you be joining us to get your PDUs? Have you ever felt that excited and a little uneasy feeling when you’ve been charged with creating a PMO or taking your PMO to the next level?