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 […]
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 […]
288: Reflect, Recalibrate, and Set Intentions for 2025
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Hi, IMPACT Driver! Happy New Year! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for all that you do – the hard work you put in, the effort you make to drive change inside organizations, and the way you show up every day. Thank you for […]
283: The Ambidextrous Project Manager with Mark Burnett
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills The Ambidextrous Project Manager: Mastering Complexity with Creative and Analytical Skills Project managers face ever-increasing complexities, requiring a unique blend of skills to navigate successfully. Enter The Ambidextrous Project Manager—a concept coined by Mark Burnett, highlighting the importance of balancing both creative and analytical thinking to manage modern projects effectively. […]
282: Leading from the Middle with Scott Mautz
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Mastering the Middle: Strategies for Effective Middle Management Middle managers hold one of the most critical yet challenging positions in an organization. They are responsible for leading in all directions—up to their bosses, down to their teams, and across to their peers. This balancing act is no easy task, but […]
281: Unveiling the Why of Behavior to Inspire Change with Amanda Frye
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills The Realities of Stakeholder Resistance Stakeholder resistance often stems from various sources—prior experiences, workplace frustrations, or a natural aversion to change. Amanda explains that the first step to managing resistance is understanding the “why” behind it. Stakeholders often have unique reasons for resisting change, from prior project failures to feeling […]
276: Adaptive Management Styles: A Case Study with Beth May
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Managing people is one thing, but leading your team through change requires a completely different approach. When guiding people through transformative times, it’s not just about managing them differently. It’s about adapting your leadership style to meet them where they are on their journey. This is crucial for project managers, […]