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PMO Strategies
225: Standing Up a Strategy Delivery Office as a New PMO Leader with Mike Welch
Oct 15, 2023
Mike Welch, with no prior project management experience, shares his journey of leading a Strategy Delivery Office (SDO) and the challenges he faced. He discusses the importance of collaboration, breaking down silos, and involving individuals for better project management. Welch reflects on implementing a 90-day PMO, the supportive coaching group, and the usefulness of the impact engine system. The podcast also emphasizes the power of a project charter for communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, and celebration of success.
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- The transformation of an organization's project management structure and culture is essential for aligning with strategic goals and delivering on the board's objectives.
- Adaptability, empathy, and organizational support are vital for overcoming resistance, establishing collaboration, and achieving success in project management.
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The Journey of Creating a Strategy Delivery Office
The podcast episode features Mike Welsh, the Strategy Delivery Office (SDO) director for the American Planning Association (APA). Mike discusses the transformation of the organization's project management structure and culture to align with strategic goals. Initially lacking formal project management processes, APA implemented training programs and doubled its project management team. Mike shares how the SDO, previously known as the PMO, contributed to the organization's success in delivering on the board's strategic goals. He highlights the importance of adaptability, empathy, and organizational support as key factors in the SDO's achievements.
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