054: What Makes a Great PMO Leader with Christoph Hirnle

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! NOTE: For the very best experience, listen to this episode on your favorite podcast provider here. In today’s episode, I am talking to Christoph Hirnle, CEO of Meisterplan about the real difference-making skills that great PMO leaders all have in common. This year, especially, has been especially challenging for PMO leaders AND has created some incredible opportunities for PMO leaders to step into new roles and finally earn their seat at the table. To fully embrace this opportunity, we’re going to arm you with some new ways of thinking about the role of PMO Leader, what you might need to let go of to be successful, and what your business leaders are looking for you and your PMO to do to help them make a big IMPACT – even in times like this global pandemic...actually, especially in times of this global pandemic. Check out this week’s podcast episode to learn: What success looks like for PMO leaders The difference between business leaders and PMO leaders The mindset shifts that will define your PMO future The unique opportunity PMO leaders have in 2020 The role of PMO leaders in driving business agility Christoph is also joining us as a speaker for this year’s PMO IMPACT Summit, so make sure to say hi to him in the mobile app and community. Read more from Meisterplan: Blog Article_A New PMO Mindset for Building Resiliency in Your Organization   We’re 100% laser-focused on giving you the knowledge, skills, resources, and guidance to help you build, grow, or reset your PMO AND we’ve added more resources for Portfolio/Program/Project/Agile Leaders this year!  Registration is now open!! 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 Barnard     GET NOTIFIED ABOUT NEW EPISODES TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN PDU REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS        

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In this podcast, PMO leaders and those wanting to capitalize on the best of project management to deliver the organization’s strategy,will uncover the hidden secrets of the best PMOs, learn the game-changing techniques that transform any PMO into a value-driven IMPACT Engine, and explore the best ways for the PMO to become an integral part of the fabric and future of an organization. After spending two and a half decades helping organizations deliver change, with 15 of those years in the shoes of PMO leader inside organizations, Laura strongly believes that there is more to making an IMPACT than templates, tools, and process. She’ll show you how to make the shifts necessary to becoming a business focused PMO that will become an invaluable organizational asset. With her guests and insights, we explore the sticky situations and tough challenges PMO leaders face, from sorting through all of the “noise” about what the PMO “should” do to finding the best ways for your PMO to make an IMPACT. Listen in and you can discover how to shift your focus from outputs to outcomes, fundamentally changing the game for your PMO and personal success.