260: It’s Not You, It’s the Process

Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver!  Have you ever felt personally attacked when trying to implement new processes? 😟  In this episode, I'm going to share a little of my own experience dealing with the blame game and explain why personal attacks happen when introducing process changes, how to navigate them, and how to prevent them from derailing your process improvements. This episode is crucial for anyone facing resistance and personal blame in their organization.  Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll discover in this episode:  🔍 Understanding the Root Cause: Explore why stakeholders often resort to personal attacks when they resist process changes and what this reveals about organizational dynamics. 💡 Strategies to Overcome Personal Attacks: Learn practical techniques to build strong stakeholder relationships, gain trust, and align them with the process improvements you’re driving. 🎯 Insights from The IMPACT Engine: Get a preview of the powerful techniques and case studies from my new book, The IMPACT Engine, designed to help PMO and transformation leaders overcome resistance and drive success.  Don’t miss this episode! It’s packed with actionable advice and proven strategies that can help you navigate personal attacks and drive real business value.  🎧 Listen Now  Let's do this!  P.S. – Order your copy of The IMPACT Engine now and start reading the digital version today, months before it's in stores.   P.P.S - Become an IMPACT Insider and get free training and coaching this summer!    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.