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Laura Barnard

Founder, PMO Strategies

Co-Founder, Global Transformation Group

Inventor, IMPACT Engine System

Author, The IMPACT Engine

Keynote Speaker

Host, PMO Strategies Podcast

2021 World PMO Influencer of the Year

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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.

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I know you’re busy and I’m grateful that you’re taking the time to help me learn more about how I can help you.

I will absolutely take the time to personally read every answer and comment so that I can learn more about your individual needs and how I can help you address your headaches and toughest challenges.

My goal is to help you THRIVE!

With eternal gratitude and appreciation for all that you do,

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For Individuals

LEARN THE SYSTEM

Build your delivery and leadership capability

IMPACT Engine Fundamentals

Live one-day program

IMPACT Driver Foundation

On-demand leadership skills

IMPACT Inner Circle Membership

On-demand training and tools

LEAD THE WAY

PM Leadership Coaching

Leadership growth for project delivery and PMO practitioners

PMO/Transformation Leadership Coaching

Advanced leadership development for PMO and transformation leaders

Get certified in the IMPACT Engine System (Level 2)

apply the system

Turn your team into an IMPACT Engine and accelerate your career

IMPACT Engine Practitioner™

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

IMPACT Engine System™

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

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GET CERTIFIED

Professional recognition for applying the IMPACT Engine System

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

For Organizations

Build your team of IMPACT Drivers

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

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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

Turn your organization into an IMPACT Engine

Hands-On Consulting

Build and scale a strategy delivery operating model

Select and Implement Software

Choose the right software and implement it fast
Resources

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Podcast

Longest running podcast on PMO and transformation leadership

The IMPACT Engine Book

The introduction to our proprietary system for accelerating strategy delivery

Newsletter

Insights on PMOs, transformation, and leadership

Insights

Articles & Thought Leadership

Guidance on strategy delivery and PMO leadership

Keynotes & Workshops

Conference talks, interviews, and guest appearances

Case Studies

Real examples of organizations improving delivery performance

Tools

Software Selection

Start your PPM/transformation software journey

Strategy Delivery Resources

Templates, guides, assessments, and implementation tools

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Podcasts · Articles · Video · Keynotes

Laura in the Media

Podcast interviews, keynote recordings, published articles, and guest appearances — Laura’s thought leadership across the strategy delivery and PMO leadership landscape. Filter by type or browse the full archive.

March 1, 2026

PMO Strategies Podcast

PMO Strategies

January 19, 2026

The Top 6 Project Management Mistakes — and What to Do Instead

CIO

November 12, 2025

What Baseball Teaches Us About Project Management

The PMO Strategy and Execution Hub

October 27, 2025

For Project Strategies to Soar, Don’t Skip Those in the Middle

CIO

September 10, 2025

The Philosophy of the IMPACT Engine – What It Means for PMO Professionals

PMO LEARNING

August 4, 2025

Why Your Business Transformation Is Stuck and How to Make It Fly

CIO

May 12, 2025

The False Narrative of Shifting From Project to Product — and Why You Need Both

CIO

March 10, 2025

4 Steps to Debunk the Change Resistance Myth

CIO

February 21, 2025

5 Strategies to Stop Wasting Time with Training

Training Mag

January 20, 2025

Transform Your PMO Into a Strategic Powerhouse

CIO

January 6, 2025

What Is an EPMO? Your Organization’s Strategy Navigator

CIO

December 30, 2024

Become a ROCKSTAR Project Manager With These Proven Strategies!

ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

December 14, 2024

10 Steps to Turn a Failed Project Into an Opportunity

CIO

December 11, 2024

Five Surprising Mistakes Most CEOs Are Making (And How to Fix Them)

THE CEO MAGAZINE

November 24, 2024

The High End IMPACT Leader – Laura Barnard

LEADERSHIP IS CHANGING

November 18, 2024

Building Your IMPACT Engine: The Blueprint for High-Performance Teams

MANAGE THIS

October 30, 2024

Why Projects Fail and How to Fix Them: A Masterclass with Laura Barnard

TRUTH, LIES & WORK

October 29, 2024

Busy vs. Productive: How Small Business Leaders Can Focus on What Matters

ALLBUSINESS

October 24, 2024

Use Storytelling to Inspire Healthy Competition and Growth

SMARTBRIEF

October 24, 2024

5 Reasons Why Agile Transformation Fails

CIO

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