Trust and Alignment: The Real Drivers of Project Success with Dr. Kimberly Strickland
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills The plan was never the problem Most PMO leaders still blame the plan. When a project stalls, we tighten the schedule. We add more status reports. We refine the risk log again. None of that touches the real issue. The problem is rarely a weak plan. The problem is often […]
Why Your PMO Needs a Business Plan, Not a Charter
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen You’ve Been Sold a Lie About PMO Charters Let me guess. Someone told you that starting a PMO means writing a charter. So you downloaded a template, filled in the blanks, and got executive sign-off. You thought, Great, we’re official. But a few months later, your stakeholders still don’t understand your value. Your team is chasing projects with no clear […]
The Ultimate Recovery Playbook for Rescuing Your Late Projects
PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working Late projects aren’t just a minor inconvenience—they can threaten strategic objectives, erode stakeholder trust, and burn out high-performing teams. If you’ve ever faced a slipping project (and who hasn’t?), you know the sinking feeling that comes with missed deadlines and shifting priorities. But there’s a better way forward. In […]
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. […]