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 […]
199: What Problems to Fix First
PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working (Technical Project Management) 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 […]
198: Taking Your Seat at the Table
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) 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 […]
197: Advice From Your Peers
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) 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, […]