PMO as Strategic Advisor: Helping Executives Make Better Strategic Decisions
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Executives spend much of their time thinking about where the organization should go. They focus on outcomes such as growth targets, market positioning, customer experience, and operational performance. Those priorities shape the direction of the business. But strategic decisions rarely happen in isolation. Every new initiative requires resources. Every shift […]
214: Architect Your Future in the Age of AI with Jonathan Brill
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen (Strategic and Business Management) Hey, IMPACT Driver! I have a question for you: were you prepared for AI, inflation, and a pandemic all at once? It seems like things are changing faster than we can keep up with! What will the world throw at us next? We’re moving into a world […]
211: Critical Thinking, AI, and the Future of Project Management with Donna Fitzgerald
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Hey, IMPACT Driver! Project management has always been an innate human talent. These days, however, fewer jobs need humans to do them, and professionals in every industry are feeling the effects of this new reality. AI is on track to eliminate the “clerical” aspects of a PM […]
210: Renegade Agility with Jesse Fewell
PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working (Technical Project Management) Hey, IMPACT Driver! Let’s be honest: Agile is broken. From the recent wave of tech layoffs, the post-pandemic debate over remote vs. in-office, and DEI being pushed to the sidelines, it seems the Agile silver bullet has lost its shine lately. How do we fix this? I […]
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 […]