167: Why Speed Matters

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Hey, IMPACT Driver! You may have heard me say that it’s important to show value quickly in the PMO and there are some very good reasons for this AND huge risks to you and your PMO if you don’t show value fast. In this episode, I’m going to walk you through some of the biggest reasons why you must show your business leaders quickly that they made the right call in trusting you with the PMO. You’ll also gain insights into what’s going on in the minds of your stakeholders and why they might seem to say they want the PMO but then not give you the time you believe you need to build the PMO correctly – and ultimately how to fast track your PMO progress. If you’ve been on the fence about joining the IMPACT Engine PMO program, there is no better time to join us! Our system is literally designed with you in mind, so if it’s important to you to show real and sustainable value quickly, you belong in this program. Our step-by-step program will have you showing value before you’ve even finished one pass through the program! Trust the process and you’ll see results faster than you even thought possible - and your business leaders will be thrilled! Click here to get started on your IEPMO journey today. Enjoy!   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.