PMO Strategies

• 332: Simplicity Is the Key to Winning

  Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of WorkingWe 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. Lead with simplicity and focus this year by surrounding yourself with the ideas, insights, and leaders shaping the future of strategy delivery. The PMI Global Summit 2025 will equip you with the tools, strategies, and connections to deliver measurable IMPACT. Join us November 12–15 in Phoenix, AZ and take your leadership to the next level. Click here to register.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 BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONSMentioned in this episode:331: Leadership in an Era of Disruption with Ken Banta

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• 331: Leadership in an Era of Disruption with Ken Banta

  Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Power SkillsEvery organization talks about leadership and agility, but few know how to make them real when disruption hits. When the pace of change never slows, how do you lead with clarity instead of reacting in chaos? In this episode, I’m joined by Ken Banta, founder and CEO of The Vanguard Network and author of Seeing Around Corners: Leadership in an Era of Disruption. Together, we explore what it really takes to lead with clarity and confidence when the pace of change never slows down. Ken and I discuss how self-awareness, adaptability, and influence are redefining leadership for the next decade— and how PMO and transformation leaders can move from simply managing change to anticipating it. You’ll learn how to shift from task-focused management to outcome-driven leadership that builds executive trust and drives measurable business value. The best leaders aren’t just delivering projects. They’re strategy navigators who connect the C-suite vision with on-the-ground execution. When PMO and transformation leaders build that bridge, they become the early-warning system executives rely on to see around corners and deliver lasting IMPACT. What You'll Learn: ✅ What “seeing around corners” really means in practice ✅ How to use self-awareness to lead with credibility and purpose ✅ The difference between management and adaptive leadership ✅ Why PMO leaders are the translation link between the C-suite and delivery teams ✅ How adaptability and agility turn disruption into measurable IMPACT It’s time to get clear on what true leadership looks like in an era of disruption and how to evolve fast enough to stay ahead of it. 👉 Press play to discover how leadership built on awareness, agility, and trust helps PMO and transformation leaders turn uncertainty into IMPACT. Connect with Ken: Follow him on LinkedIn Visit www.thevanguardnetwork.com P.S. Ready to lead through disruption instead of reacting to it? The PMI Global Summit 2025 will equip you with the tools, insights, and connections to deliver measurable IMPACT. Join us November 12–15 in Phoenix, AZ and take your leadership to the next level. Click here to register. 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 BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES |

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• 330: Does Experience Always Mean a Better Hire?

  Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Business AcumenWe’ve all been told that the safest hire is the one with the most experience. But here’s the truth: experience doesn’t guarantee IMPACT. In this episode, I challenge the old belief that more experience automatically makes a better hire. I share a story from a PMO leader who kept meeting senior candidates with impressive résumés—people who loved their methodology but couldn’t flex with modern, collaborative ways of working. Some wouldn’t move forward without every document perfectly approved. Others resisted iterative planning altogether. Sound familiar? Experience is valuable, but mindset wins every time. What You'll Learn: ✅ Why the “more experience, better hire” belief breaks down ✅ The real pros and cons of hiring experienced PMs ✅ The strengths and gaps of junior and mid-level PMs ✅ The traits to hire for, including the IMPACT Driver mindset and outcome focus ✅ Interview questions that reveal adaptability, judgment, and value-driven thinking 👉 Press play to learn how to hire for the future, not the past. P.S. Ready to lead where strategy happens? The IMPACT Accelerator Mastermind gives you the coaching, tools, and community you need to stop operating like a support function and start driving the business outcomes your executives are counting on. Click here to learn more! 🚀 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 BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS

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• 329: What Project Success Really Means with Dave Garrett

  Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Business AcumenTime. Scope. Budget. They're the scoreboard most teams are told to play by. But what if meeting those marks isn’t what earns you a win—at least not in the eyes of your stakeholders? In this episode, I’m joined by Dave Garrett, Senior Advisor to the CEO at PMI (Project Management Institute) and the architect behind PMI’s largest-ever global research study on Maximizing Project Success. Together, we discuss how the definition of project success is changing and what it means for project and PMO leaders who want to stay relevant. Dave and I address why success is no longer about project management metrics. It's about value. Specifically, value that was worth the effort and expense in the eyes of the customer. You’ll also hear how this shift is sparking a new era of leadership thinking, capability building, and organizational alignment. There’s so much more to project success than the triple constraint. What You'll Learn: Why project success and project management success are not the same The real definition of success, based on global research How customer perception is now the most powerful success metric The role of the MORE mindset and how to lead beyond project close How to build trust, measure value, and drive outcomes that matter Get clear on what success really means and what it takes to deliver it. 👉 Press play to learn how the future of project success belongs to those who lead with value, not just metrics. Connect with Dave: Follow him on LinkedIn Read PMI’s Maximizing Project Success report P.S. The IMPACT Driver Intensive helps leadership teams shift from reactive oversight to outcome ownership—with the strategy alignment, clarity, and business value focus they need to deliver what actually matters. Click here to learn how you can lead strategy execution with confidence and clarity. 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 BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS

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• 328: The 3 Stages of PMO Leadership Growth

  Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of WorkingGrowth in a PMO career often gets measured by titles or the size of the portfolio you manage. But in reality, leadership growth is about making the right shifts at the right time. If you’ve been delivering results but still feel stuck, it’s not because you lack talent. It’s because every stage of your career calls for a different focus. Without making those shifts, you can stall out before you reach your full potential. The constant activity, the heavy processes, the endless reporting—that’s the friction. And friction keeps you from leading at the level you’re capable of. In this episode, I’ll walk you through the three stages of PMO leadership growth, what to focus on in each one, and how to make each transition without burning out. You’ll see where you are now, what to stop doing, and what to lean into so you can lead with clarity and create lasting IMPACT. You'll Learn: The three key stages most PMO leaders move through. How to shift from order taker to IMPACT Driver. Why centering your PMO on business value changes your visibility. The leadership moves that turn ownership into true influence. How to focus on what matters most right now so you can transition smoothly. 👉 Press play to find out where you are in your leadership journey and what to focus on next to move from projects to power. P.S. Ready to make your value visible? Inside the IMPACT Accelerator Mastermind, you'll learn how to lead with strategy, earn executive trust, and position your team as essential to business success. Get the coaching, tools, and support to drive real outcomes. Click here to learn more. 🚀 P.P.S. ⌛ Time is almost up! We're in the final days of celebrating The IMPACT Engine book one-year anniversary. Visit The IMPACT Engine book anniversary page to check out the book specials, freebies, enter the grand prize giveaway, and see what makes the IMPACT Engine System unlike anything else. Whether you’ve been with us from the very beginning or are just discovering the movement, today’s the perfect time to celebrate with us. 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 BarnardGET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES | TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN | PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS

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