Typical PMOs Get Typical Results

PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen 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 sending you in the […]
Resources for Starting a PMO

PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working 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 questions, so I […]
A PMO Leader With No PM Experience

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills 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 experience […]
What to Call the PMO

PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen 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 it. That’s where the […]
IMPACT Engine Book Sneak Peek

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills 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 just like you, IMPACT Driver. I’m writing a book […]
What Problems to Fix First

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Hey, IMPACT Driver! Are you building a new PMO or strategy delivery team, but feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of pain points your stakeholders have shared with you? How do you figure out where to start when there seem to be so many things you need to fix to make progress?! Don’t […]
Taking Your Seat at the Table

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Hey, IMPACT Driver! I’m sure you’ve heard me talk about the importance of earning your seat at the table. For you to be able to bring your organization through change effectively, they must know you, like you, and trust you, so that you can have the real conversations about what it […]
Advice From Your Peers

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Recently, I asked my IMPACT Engine System™ and IMPACT Accelerator Mastermind™ program participants to share their journey through what I teach. I asked them to tell me about where they were when they started, their biggest challenges, how the work they have done in the program has changed them, their […]
Why Portfolio Management is Critical to Delivering IMPACT with Stuart Easton

PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hey, IMPACT Driver! This week, Stuart Easton, Founder and CEO of TransparentChoice, joins the podcast to discuss why portfolio management is critical to delivering on your organization’s strategy effectively. It’s not enough to get good at ensuring that projects are executed well. There’s a bigger opportunity for PMO leaders – especially if […]
Is a Sabbatical Possible? with Susanne Madsen

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills Hey, IMPACT Driver! Have you ever dreamed about taking some real time off to hit that reset button? What would it look like to…✔️ wash your stress away?✔️ redefine yourself?✔️ reinvent yourself?✔️ get real rest and recovery? …and I already know what you’re thinking…that’s impossible! Well, maybe…or maybe we can […]