6 Powerful Steps to Building a PMO Executives Actually Trust
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen One of the questions I hear most often from PMO leaders is this: How do I build a PMO executives actually trust? Sometimes the question comes from someone who has been asked to build a PMO from scratch. Other times, it comes from a leader who inherited a PMO that technically exists, but is not […]
4 Questions to Ask Before Expanding Your PMO Services
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen If your PMO has started gaining traction in the organization, you may begin hearing a familiar request: “Can the PMO help with this too?” At first, that request can feel like validation. It suggests that leaders see value in the work your PMO is doing. When teams ask for more […]
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 […]
Leadership Intelligence: How AI-Powered Feedback Transforms PMO Leaders with Ben Perreau
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills When I started my career in 1999, I was a strong executor. I managed processes. I delivered projects on time. And then someone said: “Congratulations, you’re a PMO leader now.” I had absolutely no idea what that meant. Turns out, I wasn’t alone. According to research by the Chartered Institute of Managers, […]
10 Hard Truths PMO Leaders Must Understand to Become Strategic Partners
PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills PMO Leaders Aren’t Stuck Because They Lack Skill They’re stuck because they were never taught what actually creates credibility. I’ve worked with PMO leaders across industries for decades. Smart people. Capable people. People who care deeply about doing good work. And yet, so many of them tell me the same thing. “I feel like I’m […]
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 […]