176: But You’re Right

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Hey, IMPACT Driver!   It's so easy to get caught up in being right.   Sometimes you can find yourself in a situation where you know you have the right solution on how to move forward, but nobody seems to be listening to your expert advice.   After all, your organization hired you for a reason, right?   But I'm warning you — do not lose the war by trying to win a battle.   Check your ego and remember what matters most in order to make the biggest IMPACT.   In this episode, I'm explaining how your desire to be right can derail your momentum, destroy your credibility, and have people working around you.   But don't worry; I'm also sharing my top tips on how to get the results you want and leave your ego at the door!   Listen to the full episode to learn how to balance being right with making a difference.   Enjoy!   P.S. - Need a game-changing system for building, up-leveling, or even rescuing your PMO? Save time, money, headaches, and resources by using our step-by-step approach. Watch our 1-hour FREE training on how to create a game-changing PMO for your organization: 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        

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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.