PMO Strategies

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Hey, IMPACT Driver!    Have you ever dreamed about taking some real time off to hit that reset button?    What would it look like to...  ✔️ wash your stress away?  ✔️ redefine yourself?  ✔️ reinvent yourself?  ✔️ get real rest and recovery?    ...and I already know what you’re thinking...that’s impossible!     Well, maybe...or maybe we can get creative and be sure not to miss any hidden opportunities.    My guest today, Susanne Madsen, has taken more than one long break, as have I, even back in the employee days.    We’ll share with you some creative ways to take a break when you really need it and the benefits of doing so.     Susanne is an internationally recognized leadership coach, mentor, and author who helps project managers become better leaders in the workplace. She is also an award-winning author of The Power of Project Leadership, which is a must-read for everyone in the project management world.  Join us for this episode so you can start exploring what might be possible for you to plan that break you know you so sorely need.    Enjoy!    Connect with Susanne!  Website: http://www.susannemadsen.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-madsen-1134312/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPfV1WRlHMLyCm2HJxuPGVw  The Project Leadership Institute: https://www.theprojectleadershipinstitute.com  The Power of Project Leadership: http://www.powerofprojectleadership.com  Grab Your Copy of Susanne's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Project-Leadership-Transform-Manager/dp/0749493240/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1565264474&sr=8-2      P.S. – If you're building, elevating, or rescuing your PMO, I have the perfect FREE training just for you! Learn my step-by-step system developed from 25+ years of experience to earn your seat at the table and lead your organization through times of crisis and well into a future of endless possibilities! Build an IMPACT Engine PMO for your organization today: https://pmostrategies.com/pmo/    Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast! I welcome your feedback and insights!  I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online! Warmly, Laura Barnard     GET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Hey, IMPACT Driver!   I have a very exciting announcement for you this week.   I am thrilled to announce the very first International PMO Day!   That's right — we now have our very own International PMO Day.   International PMO Day is all about highlighting, promoting, appreciating, celebrating, and elevating PMOs in organizations around the world.   The inaugural day is Tuesday, May 9th, 2023.   In this episode, I'm going to tell you a little bit about International PMO Day and how you can celebrate in your organization with your own PMO team. Plus, I'll share tips on how to connect with others and celebrate as a global community. Just click the player button below my video to listen to the full podcast episode!   Enjoy!   P.S. – Learn more about International PMO Day by visiting https://internationalpmoday.com today!     Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast! I welcome your feedback and insights!  I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online! Warmly, Laura Barnard     GET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Hey, IMPACT Driver!   Last week in episode 192, I shared the important way to engage stakeholders so you can get that critical buy-in you need early in the process of determining the right PMO services for your organization.    Now, we need to talk about a few big mistakes PMO leaders make when engaging stakeholders so that we make sure your stakeholder relationships and solid as you deliver PMO value.   Join me for this episode to make sure you know exactly what mistakes you must not make when building and delivering PMO and PM value.   Enjoy!   P.S. – If you're building, elevating, or rescuing your PMO, I have a FREE training just for you! Learn my step-by-step system developed from 25+ years of experience to earn your seat at the table and lead your organization through times of crisis and well into a future of endless possibilities! Build an IMPACT Engine PMO for your organization today: https://pmostrategies.com/pmo/     Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast! I welcome your feedback and insights!  I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online! Warmly, Laura Barnard     GET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working (Technical Project Management) Hey, IMPACT Driver!   If you are in the process of building your first PMO or elevating your existing PMO, it's essential to make sure you're putting the right solutions in place from the get-go.   The key to achieving this is engaging your stakeholders during the assessment process.   As a PMO leader, gathering input from your stakeholders is vital to understanding their pain points and challenges.   Get ready to elevate your IMPACT with my top tips for engaging stakeholders and avoiding costly mistakes.   Join me for this episode to start effectively consulting with your stakeholders in your own assessment process, especially if you're not including them already.   Enjoy!   P.S. – If you're building, elevating, or rescuing your PMO, I have a FREE training just for you! Learn my step-by-step system developed from 25+ years of experience to earn your seat at the table and lead your organization through times of crisis and well into a future of endless possibilities! Build an IMPACT Engine PMO for your organization today: https://pmostrategies.com/pmo/     Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast! I welcome your feedback and insights!  I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online! Warmly, Laura Barnard     GET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working (Technical Project Management) Hey, IMPACT Driver!   As an IMPACT leader, leveraging the right tools and resources can make all the difference in driving better business outcomes for your organization.   But when it comes to PMO templates, where do you draw the line between helpful and harmful?   Join me for this episode to learn how to use templates for good instead of evil and the role that templates should play in the process of driving IMPACT - the answers might surprise you!   Enjoy!   P.S. – If you're building, elevating, or rescuing your PMO, I have a FREE training just for you! Learn my step-by-step system developed from 25+ years of experience to earn your seat at the table and lead your organization through times of crisis and well into a future of endless possibilities! Build an IMPACT Engine PMO for your organization today: https://pmostrategies.com/pmo/     Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast! I welcome your feedback and insights!  I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online! Warmly, Laura Barnard     GET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Hey, IMPACT Driver!   As you know, the role of a PMO or Strategy Delivery Leader is demanding and requires a multitude of skills to be successful.   However, it is equally important to understand the habits and behaviors that can hold you back from reaching your full potential.   In order to thrive as a strategic business leader in your organization, it is essential to let go of the top five habits that could be holding you back.   These habits can prevent you from driving business value for your organization, identifying opportunities for improvement, or effectively managing projects to meet business objectives.   Join me for this episode to learn the 5 habits you need to leave behind to truly step into your leadership role.   Enjoy!   P.S. – Make sure you know what to do, in what order, why that matters, and how to do it to get the big-bang results your business leaders are looking for. If you are building, elevating, or rescuing a PMO or Strategy Delivery Function (or you WANT to be), you need to join the IMPACT Engine System™. We will guide you every step of the way to drive higher IMPACT for your organization quickly so you can build that credibility, take that seat at the leadership table, and make the IMPACT you are meant to make. Join us today: https://pmostrategies.com/ies/     Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast! I welcome your feedback and insights!  I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online! Warmly, Laura Barnard     GET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Hey, IMPACT Driver!   Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands and expectations of your role?   It's no secret that the pressure placed on your position is high, but it's essential that you don't lose focus on the key skills that will help you earn a seat at the leadership table.   That's why this week I'm revealing the 10 attributes of strong strategy delivery business leaders.   These skills are the keys to not only succeeding in your role but also driving business value to make a lasting IMPACT.   Join me for this episode to discover the habits that will help you stand out as a true leader in your field.   Enjoy!   P.S. – Make sure you know what to do, in what order, why that matters, and how to do it to get the big-bang results your business leaders are looking for. If you are building, elevating, or rescuing a PMO or Strategy Delivery Function (or you WANT to be), you need to join the IMPACT Engine System™. We will guide you every step of the way to drive higher IMPACT for your organization quickly so you can build that credibility, take that seat at the leadership table, and make the IMPACT you are meant to make. Join us today: https://pmostrategies.com/ies/       Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast! I welcome your feedback and insights!  I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online! Warmly, Laura Barnard     GET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Hey, IMPACT Driver!   Do you find yourself thinking, "I just wish I could do more..." or feeling like you just can't get to some of those nagging projects that would help you create more value in your organization?   It turns out that you might actually be DOING something that is really holding you back.   In this episode, I'm sharing with you the big lesson I learned after trying so hard for SO long to get one really important project done, why I was struggling to get it done, and what you can learn from my struggles to accelerate your own value delivery.   Breaking these barriers could mean the difference between your success and hearing your business leaders say, “What have you done for me?”   Ready to dive in? Then tune into this week’s episode to learn how to start getting things done the right way!   Enjoy!   P.S. - The fully-updated IMPACT Engine System (IES) is here! This is a brand NEW program that you can dive into to help you build a PMO, Strategy Delivery Office, Agile or Business Transformation Office, or ANYTHING in between. Join us on the inside at https://pmostrategies.com/ies     Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast! I welcome your feedback and insights!  I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online! Warmly, Laura Barnard     GET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen (Strategic and Business Management) Hey, IMPACT Driver!   Are you ready to take 2023 by storm and set yourself up for a year of high-IMPACT success?   I know I am, and I've got some exciting projects in the works for 2023 to help you do just that!   But let's start at the beginning: the annual assessment for your organization.   You might be thinking, "Why do I need to conduct an annual assessment? I'm already so busy delivering on my projects."   But hear me out.   Whether you are just starting a PMO/SDO or have an existing one, an annual health assessment is a critical step to ensuring you're headed in the right direction.   In this week's episode, I'll be pulling back the curtain to share with you a few of the secrets that have made my IMPACT Engine System students so successful over the years.   You don't want to miss out on this opportunity to take control of your organization's direction and make 2023 your best year yet!   Enjoy!   P.S. – Speaking of annual assessments, it's time to conduct an evaluation of where you are today with your PMO/SDO. On Tuesday, January 24th, I'm going to help you figure out if you're doing the things you should be doing, if there are any pivots that you need to make, and how to ensure that you help your organization achieve the highest possible return on investment. Register for the 2023 FREE live Health Assessment workshop today: https://pmostrategies.com/workshop/   P.P.S. - Even if you're seeing this after we've held the live workshop, still register to watch the replay. I'm not leaving you hanging — I've got something for you too! But only through January 31st!! Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast! I welcome your feedback and insights!  I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online! Warmly, Laura Barnard     GET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen (Strategic and Business Management) Hey, IMPACT Driver!   Do you know how others perceive your organization?   How do they talk about your company & its IMPACT?   Whatever you represent as an organization, the value that you bring to your community — that is your brand.   And like it or not, you need people to care about your brand and support your organization to the fullest in order to maximize your outcomes!   The IMPACT you strive for starts with the way people support you, think of you, and engage with you.   In a time of rapid & constant change, you need to get clear on where you should focus your limited energy, funding, and resources to gain the most support.   Join me for this episode to learn how to own the message around your brand and be sure the way others are talking about you is the way you want them to talk about you.   Enjoy!   P.S. – Need help targeting the highest-value activities, services, and capabilities to drive stakeholder buy-in and increase credibility fast? Join us for the FREE Annual PMO Health Assessment Workshop on January 24th to streamline your Strategy Delivery Function in 2023 and gain a higher ROI for years to come: https://pmostrategies.com/workshop/   Thanks for taking the time to check out the podcast! I welcome your feedback and insights!  I’d love to know what you think and if you love it, please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast player. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts. See you online! Warmly, Laura Barnard     GET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS