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Laura Barnard

Founder & CEO, PMO Strategies.

Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Global Transformation Group

Inventor, IMPACT Engine System

Author, The IMPACT Engine

Keynote Speaker

Host, PMO Strategies Podcast

2021 World PMO Influencer of the Year
READ OUR STORY

We are on a mission to elevate the way organizations deliver strategy and help PMO and transformation leaders become the Strategy Navigators their organizations need to thrive. See how it started.

About Us

COMMUNITY

You are the center of everything we do. Join our community so we can help you accelerate strategy delivery and boost your career in the process.

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EVENTS

Learn directly from PMO and strategy delivery experts through live events, workshops, and summits built to help you sharpen your skills, expand your network, and drive measurable IMPACT.

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Upcoming Live Event

Watch Laura Barnard’s free on-demand training to learn how to connect your PMO priorities to the business problems executives care about and build a compelling case for the funding, resources, and support you need.
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Welcome to the PMO Strategies Community

I’m so glad you’re here.

You’re now part of a community of project, PMO, and transformation leaders who are committed to doing more than managing projects.

You’re here to lead change, deliver measurable business IMPACT, and grow into the kind of leader your organization needs now.

This is your place to learn, connect, and find practical guidance to help you move from overwhelmed and reactive to focused, strategic, and IMPACT-driven.

Welcome. I’m thrilled to have you with us.

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PMO and Transformation Leaders →

For PMO and transformation leaders building delivery capability.

Project and Change Leaders →

For delivery professionals ready to lead outcomes, not just manage tasks.

Upcoming Events →

Live workshops, summits, and expert sessions to help you sharpen your strategy delivery skills and stay connected with the PMO community.

Have a few minutes?

Answer some questions and we can help set up a custom IMPACT journey just for you.

TAKE SURVEY
For Individuals

LEARN THE SYSTEM

IMPACT Engine Fundamentals →

Live one-day program.

IMPACT Driver Foundation →

On-demand leadership skills.

IMPACT Inner Circle Membership →

On-demand training and tools.

apply the system

IMPACT Engine Practitioner Certification Program →

Live training and certification. Work through all six stages of the IMPACT Engine and practice deciding what to do next.

IMPACT Engine System™ →

[Lifetime Access] Build and implement a complete PMO or transformation team.

Contact us to discuss bringing your whole team!

MASTER THE SYSTEM

IMPACT Accelerator Mastermind™

Advanced leadership development for PMO and transformation leaders.

Get certified in the IMPACT Engine System (Level 2).

GET CERTIFIED to EARN YOUR CREDENTIAL

Certified IMPACT Driver™ →

Demonstrate your business-minded leadership (for teams).

Certified IMPACT Engine Practitioner™ →

Foundational strategy delivery certification.

Certified IMPACT Engine Leader and IMPACT Engine Consultant →

Apply the IMPACT Engine System inside organizations.
For Organizations

BUILD TEAM CAPABILITY

Team Capability Development →

Deliver projects that drive stronger business outcomes.

Customize Your Journey →

Create a tailored capability path unique to your needs.

Contact us to discuss bringing your whole team!

Invite Laura to Speak →

Keynotes, executive sessions, and hands-on workshops that help leaders turn strategy into measurable IMPACT.

LEARN OUR APPROACH

IMPACT Engine System™ →

[Lifetime Access] Build and implement a complete PMO or transformation team.

Contact us to discuss bringing your whole team!

IMPACT Engine Practitioner™ →

[Live Online] Get certified in the IMPACT Engine System (Level 1).

Contact us to discuss bringing your whole team!

ELEVATE YOUR OPERATING MODEL

Hands-On Consulting →

Build and scale a strategy delivery operating model.

Select and Implement Software →

Choose the right software and implement it fast.
Resources

Learn

The IMPACT Engine Book →

The introduction to our proprietary system for accelerating strategy delivery.

Newsletter →

Insights on PMOs, transformation, and leadership.

PMO Strategies Podcast →

Practical guidance to help elevate your leadership, strengthen your team, and accelerate business outcomes.

Be a Guest Speaker →

Have a story that drives IMPACT? Bring your expertise to the PMO Strategies podcast audience.

Insights

Articles & Thought Leadership →

Guidance on strategy delivery and PMO leadership.

Upcoming Events →

Conference talks, interviews, and guest appearances.

Case Studies →

Real examples of organizations improving delivery performance.

Tools

Software Selection →

Choose the right PPM/transformation software for your organization.

Software Maximization →

Maximize the value of the software you already own.

Strategy Delivery Resources →

Templates, guides, assessments, and implementation tools.

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TAKE SURVEY

IMPACT ENGINE PRACTITIONER | LIVE THIS DECEMBER

IMPACT Replay

Six Moves to Build a High-IMPACT PMO

Too Many Priorities.
Overloaded Teams.
Leaders Still Questioning the Value of the PMO.

WALK AWAY WITH CLARITY AND CONFIDENCE

This is not another theory session.

This is practical, built from real work, and designed to show you exactly where things break.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Ready to Go Further?
Become a Certified IMPACT Engine Practitioner.

Become the clear, confident PMO leader who can see what others are missing, guide stronger decisions, and help move the right priorities from strategy to measurable IMPACT.

Ready to Go Futher? We can Help.

Pick your next move. Each service is built to close the strategy-execution gap and position your PMO as a value center.

Operating Model Redesign

Fast-track your operating model upgrade

Software alignment and optimization

Improve adoption, alignment, and measurable value

Need help finding the right software solution?

Move beyond spreadsheet chaos and simplify software selection without the usual headaches

Team capability development

Strengthen your team with targeted training and certification

Implement the full operating system without going it alone

Join the IMPACT Accelerator Mastermind

We’re here to support you every step of the way

Have questions about our programs?

Please reply to any of Laura’s emails, and she will get back to you as soon as possible with your customized recommendations.