Laura Barnard, a seasoned expert with nearly 30 years in project management and author of "The Impact Engine," shares her insights on creating high-performance teams. She emphasizes the power of self-driven change, highlighting that successful transformations occur when individuals feel empowered. Laura discusses the importance of mindset, patience in leadership, and strategies for effective stakeholder engagement. She also introduces techniques like the "five whys" to address root causes and build trust, transforming resistance into strong advocacy within project teams.

If you want to learn some techniques to show your PMO impact, this is the podcast for you! This week we were joined by Laura Barnard Laura Barnard is a top Global PMO Thought Leader. In 2021 she was named as global PMO influencer of the year. She is a Keynote Speaker, Trainer & Consultant & Founder and CEO of PMO Strategies Laura’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurabarnard/ In this podcast we discuss: ✔ Some ways in which PMO’s can transition to focusing on outcomes rather than outputs ✔ Methods in which PMO’s can get a better understanding of the problems the business are facing ✔ Tips so PMO’s can start to have a seat at the table & start to be involved in strategic conversations 00:00 Introduction 02:17 Some ways in which PMO’s can transition to focusing on outcomes rather than outputs 11:17 Methods in which PMO’s can get a better understanding of the business problems 16:47 Tips so PMO’s can start to have a seat at the strategy table 23:40 Key Takeaways Follow the Delivery Space on: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2HW2Ni2 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-delivery-space/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/delivspace/ Follow Nisha on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

Laura Barnard, a global thought leader on Project Management Offices, discusses her book, The IMPACT Engine: Accelerating Strategy Delivery for PMO and Transformation Leaders. She emphasizes the shift from outputs to impactful outcomes and shares insights on the PMO mindset that drives organizational success. The conversation also covers MVPs versus prototypes, the importance of stakeholder engagement, and the significance of 30-90 day metrics for assessing project progress. Barnard's approach champions community, collaboration, and transformative leadership in project management.