250: Navigating Projectland with Dawn Mahan

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working Hey, IMPACT Driver!   Do your project teams ever feel like they're wandering aimlessly without a map? Do misaligned expectations lead to disappointment in the project outcome? Our next podcast guest and my dear friend, Dawn Mahan, is here to help!   Dawn's new book Meet the Players in Projectland®: Decide the Right Project Roles & Get People On Board breaks down the unique dynamics of "Projectland" - where cross-functional teams come together for a temporary endeavor. Her insights equip project leaders with clarity around role expectations to set their teams up for success.    In this episode, Dawn shares practical tips like: How to get buy-in from execs to front-line Defining clear responsibilities for project sponsors & teams Ensuring no role feels like an "extra" player With Dawn as our travel guide through Projectland, you'll discover how to align your team around a common mission to bridge gaps and achieve collective wins. Be sure to check out this episode and learn more about Dawn's book for more role clarity essentials your project people need today. Enjoy!   Connect with Dawn Follow Dawn on LinkedIn Check out Dawn's website Check out Dawn's Udemy Course   P.S. – Grab your copy of Dawn's book here! P.P.S. – Love books? AWESOME! Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter emails so you're the first to get a sneak peek into my new book, The IMPACT Engine.   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        

Om Podcasten

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.