10 Hard Truths PMO Leaders Must Understand to Become Strategic Partners
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills PMO Leaders Aren’t Stuck Because They Lack Skill They’re stuck because they were never taught what actually creates credibility. I’ve worked with PMO leaders across industries for decades. Smart people. Capable people. People who care deeply about doing good work. And yet, so many of them tell me the same thing. “I feel like I’m […]
Why Your PMO Needs a Business Plan, Not a Charter
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen You’ve Been Sold a Lie About PMO Charters Let me guess. Someone told you that starting a PMO means writing a charter. So you downloaded a template, filled in the blanks, and got executive sign-off. You thought, Great, we’re official. But a few months later, your stakeholders still don’t understand your value. Your team is chasing projects with no clear […]
Becoming a Confident PMO Leader Starts with Clarity
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Confidence isn’t about being fearless. It’s not about swagger or having all the answers. And it’s definitely not pretending you know more than you do. Confidence is clarity. For PMO leaders, confidence comes from knowing what outcome you’re driving, what matters most in the moment, and what step comes next. When that clarity is missing, even the most experienced […]
279: Is Your Team Trapped in the Triangle?
PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working In today’s fast-paced business environment, PMOs and project managers often find themselves caught in the classic project management triangle of time, scope, and cost. While these metrics are important for tracking progress, focusing too much on them can actually prevent your projects from delivering the real value your business […]
278: From Struggles to Success: Samantha’s PMO Journey
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen As a PMO leader, you’ve probably been in a situation where you have all the best ideas, the latest templates, and the enthusiasm to drive change in your organization. But then, somewhere along the way, things don’t go as planned, and you find yourself wondering: what went wrong? In […]
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 […]
258: Latest PMO Research Revealed with Rachel Hentges & Joe Pusz
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hey, IMPACT Driver! Are you curious about where your PMO stands in 2024? We’ve got something special for you! Our friends at The PMO Squad have just released their 2024 PMO Research Report, and in our latest podcast episode, we’re diving into the key findings. What we share with you […]
257: It’s Not About Closing the Strategy-to-Execution Gap
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! Do you ever wonder why, despite following all the industry advice, your organization still struggles to bridge the gap between strategy and execution? You’re not alone. Many companies face the same challenge, and the root cause might surprise you. When I was writing The IMPACT Engine: Accelerating […]
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 […]