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PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working (Technical) Use these tips to streamline your sponsor communication that will keep their attention and drive faster decision-making. Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! Show Notes: Hey there, IMPACT Driver! Before we dive in, I wanted to let you know that the IMPACT Inner Circle Membership program is undergoing a big upgrade and you can get on the wait list now to be the first to know when the new membership site is open for registration PLUS get some great bonuses only for wait listers. Okay. Let's dive into today's episode! Have you ever been in a status meeting where you had to provide a report to your executives? You’re about halfway through this meeting and they are on page 14 in the bottom right-hand corner stuck on some piece of data. You can’t get them to come back up and focus where you need them to be. They’re stuck, right? They’re drilling down into these details of this report, they’re asking you all types of questions, and you’re thinking to yourself, “This isn’t even relevant to what I need from you. I need some answers. I need some help on something. I need a decision. I need you to take action,” and they’re stuck on page 14. The key to project communications even your sponsor will love is knowing what to say, when to say it, and how to say it so that you keep your entire project team moving forward. Check out this week's podcast episode to learn: why the way you're communicating with your stakeholders isn't working my one-page format for succinct project communications how to draw your sponsor's attention to where it's needed most the right way to talk about what you've accomplished how to avoid that Monday morning "I've forgotten what we did" syndrome how to transition to a more effective and sustainable project reporting solution If you love this podcast, please leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast player. READ THE TRANSCRIPTThanks 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

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Get and keep your sponsor engaged on your project or PMO with these great tips. Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! This episode is sponsored by Project Management for Change.  Show Notes: Hey there, IMPACT Driver! Before we dive into today's podcast, I'd like to tell you a little about our sponsor, Project Management for Change. This organization is near and dear to my heart because I'm one of the Founders of this fabulous team. This episode is sponsored by Project Management for Change. Project Management for Change is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to unleash the boundless potential of the project management profession to empower and transform communities around the world. They do this through pro bono support provided by professional project managers to address nonprofit organizations' most pressing world-changing initiatives. They provide this support at the signature event called the Project Management Day of Service (PMDoS)®. It's a community outreach event of unprecedented scale, enabling pro bono project management services for nonprofits and social organizations, and through continuous delivery programs, ensuring focus on the right projects and seeing those projects through to completion. If you want to learn more about theProject Management Day of Service (PMDoS)® events happening around the world, how you can get involved or how your organization could sponsor this fabulous nonprofit, just go to PM4change.org and as we like to say, "Join us in changing the world one project at a time!" Okay. Let's dive into today's episode! Have you ever struggled to get your sponsor's attention? One of the silent killers of projects is the wasted time getting on our sponsors' calendars and waiting for decisions to be made. Today's episode is all about getting and keeping your sponsor's attention so that you can keep your projects/programs moving forward. If you want to accelerate project performance in your organization, you've got to master these techniques to influence sponsor engagement and support.Check out this week's podcast episode to learn: the characteristics of a sponsor (and how to know if they really are your sponsor) why you're not getting your sponsor's attention the techniques that will guarantee their support what you're doing that might be derailing their engagement how to properly leverage the "power of sponsor" If you love this podcast, please leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast player. Read the TranscriptThanks 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

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! This episode is sponsored by Project Management for Change.  Show Notes: Hey there, IMPACT Driver! Before we dive into today's podcast, I'd like to tell you a little about our sponsor, Project Management for Change. This organization is near and dear to my heart because I'm one of the Founders of this fabulous team. This episode is sponsored by Project Management for Change. Project Management for Change is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to unleash the boundless potential of the project management profession to empower and transform communities around the world. They do this through pro bono support provided by professional project managers to address nonprofit organizations most pressing world-changing initiatives. They provide this support at the signature event called the Project Management Day of Service (PMDoS)®. It's a community outreach event of unprecedented scale, enabling pro bono project management services for nonprofits and social organizations, and through continuous delivery programs, ensuring focus on the right projects and seeing those projects through to completion. If you want to learn more about theProject Management Day of Service (PMDoS)® events happening around the world, how you can get involved or how your organization could sponsor this fabulous nonprofit, just go to PM4change.org and as we like to say, "Join us in changing the world one project at a time!" Okay. Let's dive into today's episode! I'm excited to share with you a new series called Practitioner Perspective. In these episodes, we will share PMO and PM leader stories and lessons learned as they made an IMPACT in their organizations leveraging the power of the PMO and Project Management. I decided I'd go first to get things warmed up and when I thought about all the PMOs I have run over 20 years, there's one that stands out above them all. This story starts with an executive searching for an answer to a business problem and a PMO leader being inspired to take action, becoming the "first follower" on what would be an incredible journey.I hope you are inspired to action and see opportunities for making your PMO and projects the catalyst for IMPACT in your organization.Check out this week's podcast episode to learn: the power of the first follower and the PMO role adaptive leadership in the face of unknowns when it's necessary to speak truth to power how to probe and challenge leaders effectively the ultimate role of PMO to solve business problems By the way, if you've never heard the lesson of the First Follower, you can check that out here: Read the article and watch the original video. Watch the 3 minute Ted Talk here. Hope you enjoy this exploration of executive and PMO leader on the journey to make an IMPACT.  Leave a comment below! And if you love this podcast, please leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast player! Read the TranscriptThanks 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

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! This episode is sponsored by Project Management for Change.  Show Notes: Hey there, IMPACT Driver! Before we dive into today's podcast, I'd like to tell you a little about our sponsor, Project Management for Change. This organization is near and dear to my heart because I'm one of the Founders of this fabulous team. This episode is sponsored by Project Management for Change. Project Management for Change is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to unleash the boundless potential of the project management profession to empower and transform communities around the world. They do this through pro bono support provided by professional project managers to address nonprofit organizations most pressing world-changing initiatives. They provide this support at the signature event called the Project Management Day of Service (PMDoS)®. It's a community outreach event of unprecedented scale, enabling pro bono project management services for nonprofits and social organizations, and through continuous delivery programs, ensuring focus on the right projects and seeing those projects through to completion. If you want to learn more about theProject Management Day of Service (PMDoS)® events happening around the world, how you can get involved or how your organization could sponsor this fabulous nonprofit, just go to PM4change.org and as we like to say, "Join us in changing the world one project at a time!" Okay. Let's dive into today's episode. Today we're talking about what happens when the culture seems to be standing in the way of your changes, projects, or PMO. Let's face it, it's hard enough to do a lot of the work you do to bring about change in your organization. It doesn't help when you feel like you're hitting resistance at every turn. You know what I'm talking about... "Yeah, but that doesn't work in ." "Yeah, but we have to follow these 50 steps to get something done." "Yeah, but we don't do things that way." "Yeah, but that doesn't work in our culture." That "Yeah, but..." monster rears their ugly head and you hear all the excuses for why someone cannot change from their inefficient way to something better. I've totally been there. BUT, it doesn't have to be that way. Check out this week's podcast episode to learn: ·         the best strategy to start climbing the mountain of bringing in change ·         the connection between human evolution and the changes you're making ·         what to do when it all feels like there's been no movement ·         how to handle the "we've always done it this way" argument ·         when it's OK to be a disruptor ·         and what to do when the pace of change is driving you crazy (my favorite) Take it from me, you CAN influence culture, create effective and sustainable change, and make a big IMPACT even in the most "change-resistant cultures." It may not be easy, but it's certainly possible! I can't wait to hear what happens when you apply what you've learned in this episode to the big shifts you want to make! Leave a comment below! And if you love this podcast, please leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast player! Read the TranscriptThis episode is sponsored by: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

PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working (Technical) Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! This episode is sponsored by KeyedIn. Show Notes: Hey there, IMPACT Driver! Before we dive into today's podcast, I'd like to tell you a little about our sponsor, KeyedIn. They are a generous sponsor of our free event, the PMO IMPACT Summit, helping us bring high-quality, relevant, and IMPACTful content to as many PMO leaders and PMs around the world as possible. KeyedIn is a project and portfolio management software provider that is leading the way when it comes to Agile for the portfolio. They have purpose-built their software solution to help PMOs to place the right bets meaning invest in the projects and programs that have the best chance of success and the biggest impact on the organization. To turn quickly by helping them identify ways to pivot their org when priorities or processes change without slowing down. And to deliver faster through continuous improvement and optimization of projects and resources. Definitely check them out by clicking here to learn more about how KeyedIn is helping PMO leaders and PMs implement Agile practices across the entire portfolio. Today we are talking about the latest version of the PMBoK that's being developed right now for release early 2021, how it's changing, the role of Agile in this latest version, AND how you can get involved and give your input.  Check out this week's podcast episode to find out more about: what happened with PMBoK 6 and the Agile add on. the deal with PMI acquiring a few Agile organizations lately. what all of this means for Agile and the PMBoK. the radical changes coming with PMBoK 7. the shift from projects to products and what that means for you. how you can get a sneak peek and give your feedback on PMBoK 7. I can't wait to hear what you think about this week's episode!  Links referenced in today's episode: Official 10 minute video on what is and what is not changing in the PMBoK 7. Get a sneak peek into PMBoK 7 and give your feedback.

PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen (Strategic and Business Management) Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! This episode is sponsored by my upcoming workshops designed to jump start your 2020 career success. Show Notes: Hey there, IMPACT Driver!I hope you're having a super productive and high-IMPACT January!This week's podcast episode will help you ensure your PMO or program you're supporting continues to stay relevant. You don't want to be caught solving last year's business problem that's no longer important to the business!Check out this week's podcast episode to learn: why the key to PMO relevance is easier than you think the mistakes PMO leaders make that lead to PMO avoidance the secrets to staying relevant that your peers are using my step-by-step assessment framework that guarantees success the ways stakeholders will circumvent the PMO and how to stop it where to spend your precious time and energy for the biggest IMPACT where to get help with your PMO assessment and planning I can't wait to hear what you think about this week's episode! Make sure to SUBSCRIBE and download to listen on the go and if you love it, let us know in a rating and review! Read the TranscriptThis episode is sponsored by: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

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! This episode is sponsored by my upcoming workshops designed to jump start your 2020 career success. Show Notes: This episode is a perfect way to start the new year because we're talking about the biggest career limiter that might be holding you back in your career, your ultimate satisfaction with your job, and your personal success and progress in your organization. We're going to hit the reset button and cover the new year's resolution you should be focusing on if you want the career of your dreams. No matter where you stand on resolutions, making a personal commitment to yourself and your career on a regular basis is paramount to accomplishing your career goals. Yet, so many of your peers are making one HUGE mistake that's limiting their career progression, visibility, and recognition at work. Check out this week's podcast episode to learn more about this critical mistake, and: How to know if you're falling into this career trap What the data is telling us about your career development How you can take back control of your career Ways you can gather the knowledge you need to boost your career What many companies are expecting their employees to know and so much more... I hope you take the time to listen to this episode and the smidge of tough love I give you today because your career success matters to me! Read the TranscriptThis episode is sponsored by: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

PMI Talent Triangle: Leadership Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! This episode is sponsored by my upcoming workshops available to jump start your 2020. Show Notes: Today we are talking with Asya Watkins, a new but becoming a dear friend of mine in the project management community. Asya is the founder of Women of Project Management, the only global network connecting women and women of color in the project management industry. Don't tune out if you aren't female! This is for men too! Check out this today's episode to learn how you can: Ensure you are invite women, and women of color to the strategy table Where you can find community as a woman in the industry How to support each other as women in the industry How men can support women in project management too Read the TranscriptThis episode is sponsored by: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

PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working (Technical) Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! This episode is sponsored by my upcoming workshops available to jump start your 2020. Show Notes: What if I told you that your PMP Certification was just table stakes? It's true. In today's episode we are learning why the best talent for your PMO may not be the most obvious. Check out this today's episode where you'll learn: Why experience shouldn’t be your top priority in your talent search Where the best talent might be hiding (it’s not in the most obvious places) Why a PMP certification isn’t the most important attribute for a project manager What to do once you have found good talent Read the TranscriptThis episode is sponsored by: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

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!   Show Notes:  You're looking to build or elevate a PMO or strategy delivery organization and you know you need help. Excellent! But where do you start? There are so many organizations out there that provide these services using a wide range or pricing models and approaches. You have limited time and your financial resources are not endless, so how do you know the consultant you are talking to is going to be able to help you achieve your goals and leave you with a solution that is manageable internally and sustainable for the long run?  You want a partner by your side that will help you create a customized solution that is right-sized to fit your organization's needs.  In this episode, you'll learn the common mistakes and pitfalls you must avoid and how to get the most out of the consultant you do choose to guide you on this journey.  Click here to learn more about how PMO Strategies supports clients across industries and around the world achieve more than they ever thought possible and faster than anyone expected.   Read the TranscriptThis episode is sponsored by: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