A Program That Fuels Your PMO’s IMPACT
Known as the IMPACT Engine PMO™ Implementation Program, this is the only program of its kind that shows you exactly how to build, run, or elevate your PMO so you can finally earn your seat at the table. For over 25 years, our team has developed a proven system that always delivers.
Why Your IMPACT Matters
In today’s results-driven world, it’s not enough to be good at your job — you need to be great at making an IMPACT. At PMO Strategies, we’re here to help you drive measurable value to the business through high-IMPACT outcomes — so there’s no denying the clear-cut advantage you bring to the team. We have just the program for you.
The IMPACT Engine PMO Journey
Ready to make moves?
Here are the calculated steps our program will guide you through on your journey from outputs to IMPACT.
Develop the optimal IMPACT Driver mindset so you can unlock the secrets behind any challenges your PMO should solve.
- Learn the best approach for establishing a PMO that can show value quickly.
- Begin the mindset shifts you must make in order to prepare for the PMO journey.
- Learn the pitfalls that so many PMO leaders fall into and how to avoid them.
What You’ll Create:
- PMO Framework and Foundation workbook
Develop strong stakeholder relationships and unlock their highest priorities so you deliver the highest-IMPACT solutions.
- Build your coalition of support while exploring opportunities to deliver IMPACT.
- Evaluate all organizational change aspects so that you are fully prepared to lead change without resistance.
- Craft a winning PMO Recommendation that drives engagement and support.
Build credibility fast with high-IMPACT solutions and services that demonstrate your value.
- Confidently determine the best fit services for your organization’s needs.
- Establish a right-sized governance and portfolio model to oversee IMPACT delivery.
- Determine and hire the best PMO talent to achieve your mission.
- Establish the most efficient processes, templates, and tools to achieve your desired outcomes.
- Develop metrics that will tell the story of how your PMO is delivering IMPACT.
Create your high-value delivery roadmap to guide the organization toward greater IMPACT realization.
- Build your PMO business plan to set expectations on PMO IMPACT.
- Establish your PMO maturity framework – custom to your organizational needs.
- Develop your iterative PMO road map of value delivery.
- Determine your value measurement plan and KPIs so PMO value is clear.
- Confidently deliver your PMO IMPACT Delivery Proposal ongoing measurement plan.
Deliver exceptional business results that strategically position your PMO at the center of organizational value delivery.
- Understand how to incorporate smart organizational change management techniques.
- Establish a delivery-focused culture and mindset within the organization.
- Learn how to adapt your management style to the change capability and culture.
- Communicate PMO IMPACT that tells your story of undeniable business value.
- Continue a thoughtful iterative approach to services delivery and results measurement.
Develop a nimble and adaptive value model so shifting business needs don’t derail success as you position the PMO as the organizational Strategy Navigator™.
- Evaluate PMO performance and progress to determine your next evolutionary step.
- Evolve your PMO road map to suit a dynamic organizational environment.
- Earn your seat at the table as the Strategy Navigator™ by providing critical business insight and leadership.
- Get ahead of the game: predict where your PMO should be next and get there before they ask.
Each year, hundreds of PMO Leaders join the journey to make an IMPACT.
Now, it’s your turn.
Hear from Our Students
What are you waiting for?
Start your IMPACT Engine journey today!
Guided Program
The only program you need to take you on every step of the journey to build or elevate your PMO quickly.
Along the way, you’ll conduct a PMO and change assessment, business plan, proposal, services menu, delivery road map, maturity model, metrics framework, organizational structure, and much more.
PMO Deliverables
Create all the deliverables you need to build, run, manage (and even rescue) the PMO while making your value proposition clear.
Step-By-Step Guidance
Guided delivery model to take you through every step of the process using our Iterate Your Way to IMPACT PMO delivery model.
40+ PDUs/CEUs
Earn at least 40 Education PDUs and countless more in the Giving Back – Practitioner categories while you learn and apply each step.
On-Demand Access
Videos, in-depth guidance, knowledge checks, worksheets, templates, and guided exercises to apply to your PMO at your own pace.
Lifetime Access
One payment for ongoing access to the implementation program and early access to new features and program updates over time.
The Coach You Can Count On
Looking for hands-on support from our Founder and CEO while getting PMO certified?
This optional coaching upgrade is all about helping you learn what it takes to become the strategic business partner your executives need — with the support of likeminded students and a seasoned coach motivating you every step of the way.
With the hands-on coaching option, you’ll:
- Avoid overwhelm by navigating the program together with a cohort of your peers
- Collaborate with other PMO leaders/students from around the globe in a virtual format
- Build the PMO capability that’s right for your organization while getting real-time feedback from Laura on your coursework and PMO deliverables
- Learn how your peers are applying the techniques and addressing roadblocks in our private forum
- Build confidence in your progress by having all of your PMO and course questions answered by Laura on regular video calls
NEW for 2022: The IMPACT Driver PMO Leader Certification is available only to coaching students!
What Our Certification Can Do for You:
Help you differentiate yourself from your peers with the only certification that shows applied knowledge and PMO leadership proficiency.
Ensure you stay one step ahead with a certification exclusively given to students who have demonstrated their ability to apply the IEPMO framework in a real-world scenario.
Guided Program + Coaching and Membership
For the PMO Leader who wants hands-on support every step of the way.
Comprehensive step-by-step PMO program that guides you along your journey to build or elevate your PMO using training videos, workbooks, templates, and guidance to walk you through every step of the process.
IMPACT Driver Certification
The only certification of its kind that proves your ability to deliver.
Inner Circle Membership
Targeted training, assessments, guidance, playbooks, and templates to accelerate your leadership development and PMO progress.
Hands-On Support
Feedback on deliverables, guidance on stuck points, and coaching to keep you moving from experts and support from peers.
PMO Playbook
Step-by-step guidance to support each iterative value delivery cycle.
Live Coaching
Live virtual coaching meetings to learn from and with your peers led by top industry thought leaders.
Coaching Platform
Get answers to your questions, feedback on deliverables, and collaborate on solutions alongside your PMO peers.
Spotlight Training
Top industry thought leaders share their best advice and coach students in live training.
PMO Software
PMO implementation planning software with templates to take you through each IEPMO program step and track progress.
Network of Peers
Connect with a global group of PMO leaders in the IEPMO program, share wins, ask advice, and collaborate on deliverables.
Leadership Development
Utilize mindset, habits, tasks, KPIs, and other planning tools to maximize your effectiveness and leadership growth.
Program and Membership Benefits
Lifetime Guided Program Access
Step-by-Step PMO Framework
Real-World Expertise On-Demand
Access to New Feature Updates
PMO Deliverables, Templates, and Resources
40+ PDUs/CEUs for Training Portion
IMPACT Inner Circle Membership Program
Hands-On Support and Feedback on Deliverables
24x7 Access to Private Group Coaching Platform
IEPMO Delivery Playbook
Twice Monthly Group Q&A Coaching Sessions
Hot Topic Training by Industry Thought Leaders
PMO Implementation Software and Templates
Learn and Grow with Your PMO peers
Templates, Examples, and Case Studies from Students
Personal Leadership Development Planning
Accountability Resources to Ensure Progress
IMPACT ENGINE SYSTEM™
Guided Program
$2,497 / one time
(PRICE INCREASE Jan 1 $2997)
30 Day Money Back Guarantee
IMPACT ENGINE SYSTEM™
Guided PrograM
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IMPACT ACCELERATOR MASTERMIND™
Coaching and membership
$3,497 / + $597 Quarterly
(PRICE INCREASE JAN 1 $4597)
30 Day Money Back Guarantee
Need a payment plan?
Wondering if your company will pay for this?
This just in: Companies invest in employees who invest in their own continued professional growth. Need to make the case to your boss? We have a flyer for that. (But don’t worry if it doesn’t go as planned. We also have a monthly option to pay as you go.)
I love this program. I’ve been working on it for several months and it has given me a lot of ”Ahaaa” moments, and solutions to my, well more company’s problem. It is really hands-on PMO methodology and the best part are workshops within the worldwide student group and invited speakers where we learn from each other and get the best possible high lever expert guidance.
GregorI went out on a limb, and I signed up for the Impact Engine PMO and I have not regretted it. There is such a wealth of information in the Impact Engine PMO itself. And I don’t regret for a minute having signed up for this. And it’s given me what I’ve needed to build a new PMO.
DebbieIf you’re worried about the money, don’t think about that. I used the word investment all the time. I invested without the green light from my business because I thought this was so important. And it is, but it’s so good that my boss reimburses me my money, that’s how good this program is.
WilettaHaving enrolled on the Impact Engine program with her, that has made an absolute difference in my life in terms of the headaches and the pain that I would have had. I have no hesitation in recommending Laura and joining the program as early as you can because as we speak, time is running out for you. Go ahead, join the program, make the best of it, and Laura will help you get to where you have to get to for you to make that impact that you need.
GarfieldI would highly recommend the program. There’s also coaching involved with the program. I would highly recommend that and there’s other aspects of services and products in the PMO strategies and I would just highly recommend all of that and it’s really increased my depth of project management, but also the speed of what I need to learn.
RaymondIt’s really nice to not feel like I’m on an island by myself. Like, when I went to the impact summit, I was like, gosh, all of these other people are just like me. I’m not alone. So, I mean, I really value having the input of the group and, you know, all your guidance and all of that along the way kind of helps.
CoriYou can save yourself so much time and energy if you are truly part of the PMO and what you’re building out and even project management, this makes sense. It’s not a lot of time and energy but look at the results I got. I’ve felt more confident going into this role than I ever have going into any other role.
Andrea I was awakened by the health assessment results that changed how I want to take my PMO forward after 7 years in this role.
SonjaLaura’s mentoring and the Impact Engine PMO program has been invaluable to me. It’s given me confidence and guidance through the challenges that I face as a PMO of one currently. I can’t thank Laura and her team enough for helping me learn and grow professionally over the last couple of years. Today, I not only work consistently and confidently with our leadership, but I’m also able to help coach others in our organization through the project management process.
Andrea Beyond useful! A whole new meaning – PMO should be Project Management Optimized with PMO Strategies!
MashaThe Impact 90 Day PMO has given me the tools to move that project management needle in our organization. Laura is a fantastic coach. She shares personal experiences. What’s worked, what hasn’t worked and that’s very relatable. The materials that are provided are priceless and I highly recommend The Impact 90 Day PMO.
LeighQuestions? We’ve got answers
In a nutshell? How to embed real change in your PMO in 90 days by shifting your mindset, uncovering impact opportunities, defining your delivery model, developing a road map, delivering a high ROI, and building sustainability. But if you want to get into all the details, head back up to the WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN EACH MODULE section.
You can see the contents of the course in the What’s included in the course section.
Laura Barnard, Founder and Chief IMPACT Driver for PMO Strategies and Top Global PMO Influencer of the Year for 2021-2022. Laura built this entire program based on more than 25 years of experience in your shoes as a PMO leader for 15 years then as a PMO consultant, trainer and coach for a decade. This program is the same step-by-step system that we use with our clients that are getting transformational results with their PMOs, but you get it at a fraction of the cost!
This is a self-paced online program you can take right from the comfort of your own home or office.
We provide you with a 90-day planner that you can use to pace yourself through the course or go at your own pace based on your organization’s needs.
The Course + Coaching option includes virtual video conference meetings twice a month for the group. You also have access to Laura privately in your private workspace on the coaching platform, as well as the entire coaching group with tons of addition support resources in the coaching portal.
You’ll receive an email with your login information and links to the platform as soon as you complete registration. Check your spam or junk folder and make sure to add PMO Strategies to your safe sender list.
The truth is, you can’t afford NOT to be in this program if you’re serious about building and running a PMO that your business leaders NEED to help them accomplish their organizational strategy.
You aren’t buying a course, you are buying an outcome. One of the most important aspects of this program is that we teach you to think, act, talk, and LEAD like a business leader. That means you’re quickly going to develop skills that help you earn a seat at the table in the most important conversations taking place in your leadership team. They need YOU and your team to help them solve business problems and we’re going to show you exactly how to do that.
Step one is understanding the true value of your investments in your time, energy, and resources and this program will help you maximize the benefit you can see for the investment you make.
Of course, I understand that having the actual cash flow to invest can be a little trickier, especially if you’re paying for it out of pocket. That’s why we offer a payment plan through a monthly payment option or you can apply for Paypal Credit through Paypal.
Note: Many of our students get reimbursed by their business leaders once they’ve started showing how much value they are creating with what they’ve learned.
Yes, we do!
We offer a 100% Money Back Guarantee.
Our hope is that you’re beyond satisfied with the course and naturally, we also expect you to give your very best effort to implement the strategies we teach you, of which there will be TONS of guidance and support to walk you through exactly how to do just that. That’s why in order to be eligible for our 30-day Money Back Guarantee, you must submit proof that you did the course work and it did not work for you.
If you find another program out there that was built 100% based on REAL WORLD experience building and running PMOs for more than two decades AND offers the kind of ongoing support even for the self-study plan, please let us know!! This course was designed to address a gap in high-IMPACT resources that get results. We don’t want you to go it alone like Laura did in the 90s when she build her first PMO.
Most importantly, if you do the work, you will get the results. This program works if you do the work.
DEFINTELY DON’T WAIT!!
We have students that join after they “try to get settled” and then they find that they would have been so much better off with the resources we include in the program!
Those first few weeks in the new role are critical. You need to know who to talk to and what you should be asking and looking for in those first onboarding discussions and meet-and-greet conversations. First impressions are important! AND there are resources in Step 1 and Step 2 you will want to have to go through this process. Step 1 will help you get very clear on why your PMO is there and Step 2 will help you uncover exactly what you should focus on first to build credibility and momentum quickly.
Remember, by the time they put you in this role, they have already been dealing with challenges or pain points they want addressed for months or years and so you are already behind the eight ball on day one. Annoying, but true.
Yes, absolutely! It’s all self-paced. We give you a 90 day plan to get through all the meetings, collect the inputs, conduct the analysis, define the services, plan out the road map for the coming year (or two), and start delivering. If you use our planner, you’re delivering your first services in week 9! Or you can pace it out slower to give you more time to work through the content. The program is yours to keep forever, even when we make updates, so you have it to use as many times and when you need it.
This program takes you step-by-step through what to do, in what order, why it matters, how to do it, and then gives you the resources to do it – at your own pace so there’s no overwhelm or going to fast or not having time to do it all. In the bonus kickstart session, I will help you lay out a realistic plan that not only ensures your success but helps you save tons of time wondering what to do, keeps you from making unnecessary mistakes, and ensures you’re on the right track for YOUR particular situation.
Absolutely! The deliverables you create using our templates inside your PMO are copyright free and available for you to use internally for your PMO. However, you cannot sell or distribute them beyond your organization.
We have a special program for organizations if you would like to invite your PMO team members to the program. Contact us at care@pmostrategies.com to get special pricing and all the support you need to be successful.
If you are working as a consultant and plan to use these in multiple organizations, contact us at care@pmostrategies.com for special details and all the support you need to be successful in supporting your clients. We want to help you help your clients succeed, just like we do!
Just reach out!
Our team of customer care specialists are here to help if you run into tech problems, have a question about the program or just want to say hello. You can reach us by email at care@pmostrategies.com.
That’s actually how most PMOs start out. We have students with big teams, students with only a couple of people, and students that are a PMO of one and trying to figure out where and how to get started. We figure all that out in their kickstart session and lay out a realistic and targeted plan that works even if you are only dedicating part of your time to “building” while the rest of your time is spent “doing” various PM/PMO tasks.
Yes!
If you choose the group coaching and membership option, Laura will review your materials during the coaching sessions and provide you direct feedback on your particular materials in the coaching portal.
If you choose the self-study option, we are unable to review all of your individual coursework.
No worries!
Just contact us at care@pmostrategies.com and we’ll help you determine which option is right for you.
This course is priced per individual and it is against program licensing terms to share your login information or otherwise distribute the contents of the training program with the exception of the deliverables you are creating as a part of this course. You’ll create many of your PMO deliverables in this course and those can and should be distributed to all PMO stakeholders and are fully customizable.
However, we highly encourage all team members to take part in this program! After all, your team needs to be on the same page as you are shifting your mindset and building your PMO or transforming how the PMO delivers IMPACT. That’s why we have a special program for organizations. Contact us at care@pmostrategies.com to get the special pricing so all PMO team members can benefit from the program.
If you are working as a consultant and plan to use these materials in multiple organizations, contact us at care@pmostrategies.com for special circumstances terms. We want to help you help your clients succeed, just like we do! In fact, we are developing special programs specifically to support those serving as consultants and coaches and we’ll make sure you have everything you need to have a great experience and blow your customers away!
We have a special program for organizations that would like to have more than one person participate in the program. In fact, we encourage your whole PMO team to participate! They need to learn what you are learning to help you grow and accelerate your PMO service delivery. If you would like to invite your PMO team members to the program, contact us at care@pmostrategies.com to get the special pricing.
Yes!
When you enroll in the course + coaching plan, you get both private and group coaching with Laura in the coaching forum and in the group coaching sessions. Laura will communicate with you privately in your private workspace, as well as review your PMO deliverables. She answers questions in the coaching group forum and on the live group coaching sessions and in our live guest speaker sessions, as well.
Group coaching participants will have plenty of opportunities to get direct feedback from Laura and your peers on your particular PMO scenario and to answer any questions about the course or applying the techniques in your organization.