332: Simplicity Is the Key to Winning

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We glorify being busy. The meetings, the projects, the dashboards, the endless updates. It feels like progress, but it’s not. What it really shows is how easily complexity takes over and steals focus. 

When that happens, teams stall, stakeholders disengage, and leaders confuse activity with real momentum. The result is frustration on every side. 

In this episode, I share how to recognize the complexity that slows you down, how to shift your perspective so simplicity becomes a leadership decision, and why the ability to say “no” is what creates clarity, trust, and measurable IMPACT. 

What You’ll Learn: 

• Why complexity becomes the default in most organizations 
• How simplicity creates clarity, momentum, and stakeholder confidence 
• What changed when I simplified my own business 
• The false belief that doing more proves leadership value 
• How PMO leaders can build trust for stakeholders 

👉 Press play to learn why simplicity is not about doing less. It is about doing the right things, really well. 

We’re in the process of simplifying what we do—and I’d love your input.

We’ve put together a quick survey to better understand what you value, what you’d like more (or less) of, and where you need the most support. I personally read every response, and your feedback will directly shape how we move forward—especially with updates to the website. Share your thoughts at pmostrategies.com/survey.  

P.S. Featured Resource: If you’re focused on building a PMO that actually moves the business forward, download The Case for a Strategy-Driven PMO. It’s a quick, practical guide to help you build an executive-ready business case and define the outcomes your leaders care about most. And, when you download the resource, you’ll be on the list for an invitation for a one hour live session where I will walk you through the Strategy-Driven PMO Canvas. Download the guide.

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Warmly,

Laura Barnard

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