209: The Importance of Emotional Intelligence for PMO Leaders with Susanne Madsen
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Hey, IMPACT Driver! This week, I’m excited to welcome award-winning author, globally recognized leadership coach, and IMPACT Summit speaker Susanne Madsen to the podcast. In this episode, Susanne will tell us why emotional intelligence is such a crucial skill for anyone looking to develop their leadership abilities, build […]
208: The Changing Scope of the PMO with Andy Jordan
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen (Strategic and Business Management) Hey, IMPACT Driver! There’s been a lot of talk lately about PMOs being reimagined with a different title to reflect alignment with value. But should renaming your PMO be the primary focus? Will changing the name to Strategy Delivery Office change what the organization actually does? […]
207: Executive Buy-In
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen (Strategic and Business Management) Hey, IMPACT Driver! Last week, I shared that one of the ways to get critical executive buy-in quickly is to shift your focus from a process-first approach to a principles-first approach. In this week’s episode, I walk you through the specific steps you MUST take to […]
206: From Order Taker to IMPACT Driver
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen (Strategic and Business Management) Hey, IMPACT Driver! Last week, I told you about my debate with fellow thought leader Crystal Richards at the University of Maryland Project Management Symposium. We discussed whether a process-first vs. principles-first approach yields more success in helping your business leaders achieve their goals through projects. […]
205: Process vs. Principles: A Debate
PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working (Technical Project Management) Hey, IMPACT Driver! Recently, I was part of a fabulous debate at the University of Maryland Project Management Symposium. The UMD team has a special place in my heart because they’ve been the host of the Project Management Day of Service since our second year so […]
204: Typical PMOs Get Typical Results
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen (Strategic and Business Management) Hey, IMPACT Driver! Did you know that we STILL have some pretty wicked failure rates with PMOs? The typical PMO fails within 2-3 years, and I know EXACTLY why. Because there’s SOOOO much advice out there about PMOs now and frankly, a lot of it is […]
203: Resources for Starting a PMO
PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working (Technical Project Management) Hey, IMPACT Driver! Are you unsure where to start with building a new PMO? Wishing you had a shortcut for all the things you need to do to set yourself up for success? On our survey, one of your peers asked for help with these same […]
202: A PMO Leader With No PM Experience
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Hey, IMPACT Driver! Are you ready to dive into a hot topic that often sparks debates in the PMO community? I know I am! Today, I answer the age-old question: Should a PMO leader be required to have project management experience? It’s a controversial topic, with some arguing that […]
201: What to Call the PMO
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen (Strategic and Business Management) Hey, IMPACT Driver! Is the term “PMO” being left in the dust? It’s a big question, but let’s be real — the name PMO can carry some serious baggage. Some business leaders love it, while others have had bad experiences and want nothing to do with […]
200: IMPACT Engine Book Sneak Peek
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Hey, IMPACT Driver! I am bursting with excitement to share some incredible news with you! I’ve been working on something very special and I can’t wait to get it into your hands. It’s going to be a total game-changer for PMO and strategy delivery leaders […]