Resistance Isn’t a People Problem. It’s a Friction Problem.
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Before I understood friction, I assumed the people were the problem. When updates went quiet, deadlines slipped, or handoffs got messy, I told myself it was a commitment issue. Maybe they didn’t care. Maybe they weren’t on board. Maybe they weren’t ready. So I tried to fix it with pressure. […]
10 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner About Leading a High-IMPACT PMO
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Milestone birthdays tend to stir up reflection. This year, I found myself thinking back to the moments that shaped my PMO journey. The mistakes I made, the patterns I fell into, and the friction I didn’t yet have the tools to remove. So I pulled together 10 things I wish […]
How Project Managers Are Using AI to Get More Done Without the Burnout with Elise Stevens
PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working I’ve been hearing the same thing from so many project managers lately: “AI sounds great, but I don’t even know where to start.” If that sounds familiar, you’re exactly who I had in mind when I asked my longtime friend and productivity expert Elise Stevens to join me on […]
Confidence Comes After the Work, Not Before It
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills You’ve probably heard it in your own head: “I’ll go for that next role once I feel more confident.” “I’ll speak up in the next meeting.” “I’m just not ready yet.” But here’s the truth. Confidence doesn’t show up first. It’s what arrives after you’ve taken the risk, after you’ve […]
Stop Searching for Talent. Start Growing It! with Dawn Mahan
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Have you ever sat in a meeting where executives talk about closing the talent gap as if it’s someone else’s job? Meanwhile, your PMO is already doing it. You’re stretching team members into new responsibilities, creating moments of influence, and giving people the opportunity to lead. But no one’s calling […]
What Happens When Product and Project Teams Work Together?
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Strategy stalls when teams don’t move in sync. You can have the right people, the right vision, and the right ideas. But without shared ownership and a common rhythm, delivery keeps breaking down. In this week’s episode of the PMO Strategies Podcast, I walk through six steps to designing a […]
Why Project vs. Product Isn’t the Real Problem
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Have you ever been told your company is “shifting to a product-based model” — and immediately felt the tension rise? You’re not resisting change. You’re just tired of watching the labels shift while the same execution issues play out: unclear roles, siloed teams, and a strategy that never seems to […]
5 Questions That Unlock Real Accountability in Your Projects
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills You’ve assigned the task. Everyone nodded. Deadlines were mentioned. And yet… nothing moves. Sound familiar? In the latest episode of the PMO Strategies podcast, we outline five simple but powerful questions that will help you hold your team and stakeholders accountable for doing their part…without you having to beg or […]
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 […]