Laura Barnard

PMO Strategies

Business EN ↓ 369 episodes

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 th...

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Laura Barnard

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042: People Are Not Resistant to Change 30.03.2020 22:07

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Learn the mistakes and misunderstandings about change resistance and what you can do to bring people with you through change. This episode is sponsored by the Inner Circle Membership Program. 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 favor...

BONUS: PMO/PM Leader Guidance During Coronavirus Crisis 27.03.2020 10:38

Hey, IMPACT Driver. Just sending some good thoughts your way as we head into the weekend. With love, Laura If you want to dive deeper on this, you can check out this podcast episode: Click Here: Managing Projects During Chaos: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Please leave a note below and let me know how you're putting your oxygen mask on first as you head into the weekend...

041: Accelerate Your Productivity in One Hour a Day 23.03.2020 32:33

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Learn the proven system for maximizing your productive time and do more without working long hours. 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. This episode is sponsored by the Inner Circle Membership Program. G...

040: Managing Projects During Chaos: Coronavirus (COVID-19) 15.03.2020 20:32

PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen (Strategic and Business Management) As the global pandemic impacts cities around the world, hear ways you can step into a leadership role, and thrive. 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. This episode is sponsored...

039: Yes, the PMO CAN Drive an Agile Transformation! 09.03.2020 30:32

PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen (Strategic and Business Management) Learn how a PMO can drive Agile inside your organization. This episode is sponsored by the Agile Leadership Journey Certified Agile Leader workshop: 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 provi...

038: 3 Techniques to Move Past the Agile vs. PM Discussion 02.03.2020 17:46

PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen (Strategic and Business Management) Master these 3 techniques for a productive path forward with Agile and traditional PM. 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. This episode is sponsored by: Agile Organizations Need...

037: PMO Career Evolution 24.02.2020 1:00:42

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Join Laura and special guest Lindsay Scott as they share how the PMO career will evolve. Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! This episode is sponsored by the IMPACT Inner Circle Membership program! Show Notes: Hey there, IMPACT Driver! Before we dive in, I wanted to let you know that the IMPACT Inner...

036: Project Communications Even Your Sponsor Will LOVE 17.02.2020 33:02

PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working (Technical) Use these tips to streamline your sponsor communication that will keep their attention and drive faster decision-making. Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! Show Notes: Hey there, IMPACT Driver! Before we dive in, I wanted to let you know that the IMPACT Inner Circle Membership program is undergoing...

035: How to Get Your Sponsor’s Attention 10.02.2020 32:21

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Get and keep your sponsor engaged on your project or PMO with these great tips. Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! This episode is sponsored by Project Management for Change. Show Notes: Hey there, IMPACT Driver! Before we dive into today's podcast, I'd like to tell you a little about our sponsor, P...

034: The Impossible PMO® 03.02.2020 53:38

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! This episode is sponsored by Project Management for Change. Show Notes: Hey there, IMPACT Driver! Before we dive into today's podcast, I'd like to tell you a little about our sponsor, Project Management for Change. This organization is near and dear to my heart bec...

033: The Culture Made Me Do It! 27.01.2020 29:05

032: Sneak Peek into PMBoK 7 with Jesse Fewell 20.01.2020 40:47

PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working (Technical) Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! This episode is sponsored by KeyedIn. Show Notes: Hey there, IMPACT Driver! Before we dive into today's podcast, I'd like to tell you a little about our sponsor, KeyedIn. They are a generous sponsor of our free event, the PMO IMPACT Summit, helping us bring high-q...

031: Are you making sure your PMO stays relevant? 13.01.2020 22:18

PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen (Strategic and Business Management) Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! This episode is sponsored by my upcoming workshops designed to jump start your 2020 career success. Show Notes: Hey there, IMPACT Driver! I hope you're having a super productive and high-IMPACT January! This week's podcast episode will help...

030: The Career Limiting Mistake You Might Be Making 06.01.2020 34:43

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! This episode is sponsored by my upcoming workshops designed to jump start your 2020 career success. Show Notes: This episode is a perfect way to start the new year because we're talking about the biggest career limiter that might be holding you back in your career,...

029: Women of Project Management with Asya Watkins 23.12.2019 36:53

PMI Talent Triangle: Leadership Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! This episode is sponsored by my upcoming workshops available to jump start your 2020. Show Notes: Today we are talking with Asya Watkins, a new but becoming a dear friend of mine in the project management community. Asya is the founder of Women of Project Management, the only glob...

028: Finding the Right PMO Talent 16.12.2019 40:51

PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working (Technical) Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! This episode is sponsored by my upcoming workshops available to jump start your 2020. Show Notes: What if I told you that your PMP Certification was just table stakes? It's true. In today's episode we are learning why the best talent for your PMO may not be the mo...

027: What to Look for When Hiring A PMO Consultant 09.12.2019 27:29

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! Show Notes: You're looking to build or elevate a PMO or strategy delivery organization and you know you need help. Excellent! But where do you start? There are so many organizations out there that provide these services using a wide range or pricing models and ap...

026: Why You Shouldn’t Outsource Your PMO 02.12.2019 42:40

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! This episode is sponsored by my upcoming workshop: PMO Health Assessment and Plan Show Notes: Think outsourcing your PMO is the dream situation (or maybe your C-suite does)? Think again! In today's episode - I will tell you WHY I am against it. While there is certai...

025: Burnout Solutions with Beth Genly 25.11.2019 48:51

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! This episode is sponsored by my free masterclass: The Gamechanging PMO Strategy Show Notes: Today we are talking about a very important topic that applies to every single one of us at some point or another. We're talking about how to avoid burnout or recover from it...

024: Making the PMO Sustainable 18.11.2019 46:19

PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen (Strategic and Business Management) Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! This episode is sponsored by my free masterclass: The Gamechanging PMO Strategy Show Notes: This episode is jam packed with information for you to you continue to evolve and create a sustainable PMO. Tune in to find out: how to make sure yo...

023: Delivering IMPACT with the PMO 11.11.2019 35:43

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills (Leadership) Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! This episode is sponsored by my free masterclass: The Game Changing PMO Strategy Show Notes: Today we are going to talk about a really fun topic, getting it done. We're going to talk all about execution, delivering your services and capabilities to the organization....

022: Building Your PMO Value Delivery Road Map 04.11.2019 31:36

PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working (Technical) Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! This episode is sponsored by my free masterclass: The Gamechanging PMO Strategy Show Notes: Today we talking about one of our favorite topics, building a plan, right? Many of us live and breathe this project management stuff and today we get to talk about building...

021: The Right Services for Your PMO 28.10.2019 34:16

PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working (Technical) Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! This episode is sponsored by my free masterclass: How to Setup a High-IMPACT PMO Show Notes: Today we are going to talk about why so many PMO leaders struggle to get engagement with their services and capabilities. We are also talking about which services PMO lea...

020: The Secret to a PMO They’ll Love 21.10.2019 46:28

PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen (Strategic and Business Management) Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! This episode is sponsored by my free masterclass: How to Setup a High-IMPACT PMO Show Notes: Today we are talking about what do you need to do to ensure the PMO that you are setting up or that you are running is really hitting the nail on t...

019: Questions to Ask Before Starting a PMO 15.10.2019 46:00

PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen (Strategic and Business Management) Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! This episode is sponsored by my free masterclass: How to Setup a High-IMPACT PMO Show Notes: Today we are going to talk about what you should do BEFORE you setup a PMO. Now, I know that many of you listening already have a PMO and I’m going...