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 listening to the podcast, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Navigating the PMO Journey: Insights from an Experienced CEO
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! If you’ve ever wondered how executives really think about project management and strategy, you’re in for a treat. 🎙️In this special episode, I sit down with one of my favorite CEOs to discuss what goes on in the minds of the C-suite when it comes to delivering business results. 👉 […]
Real Stories, Real Wins: Readers Share Their Journey to Success
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! I gotta say, this episode was something special. It was hard not to get emotional hearing from three amazing students in our IMPACT Accelerator Mastermind sharing their big wins and leadership transformations. You know that feeling when you’re just so proud of the people you care about? 🙌 […]
The Final IMPACT Summit!
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! I’ve got some incredible news that I’m beyond excited to share with you! We’re about to kick off an unforgettable week next week, packed with learning, celebration, and transformation, and I want YOU to be a part of it. Here’s a summary below and you can listen to this […]