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PMO Strategies

PMO Strategies

Di: Laura Barnard
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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.© PMO Strategies, LLC. | All Rights Reserved Economia Gestione e leadership Management
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  • 348: Does Your Schedule Reflect a Strategic Leader?

    348: Does Your Schedule Reflect a Strategic Leader?
    Feb 22 2026

    Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!

    PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills

    If someone looked at your calendar for the last two weeks, would they see a business leader or a high-priced administrative assistant?


    You tell everyone you’re strategic. You say you’re focused on value. But if your day is packed wall to wall with status updates, meeting invites, and data chasing, your calendar is telling a different story. It’s telling your organization that you are in the weeds, you’re overwhelmed, and you aren’t available for the strategic conversations that actually move the needle.


    In this episode, we talk about the "Time Audit." I share a story about a colleague who mastered the "Power Hour" and why most PMO leaders are doing $15 an hour work while receiving a $50 an hour paycheck. It is time to stop proving you can do everything and start showing you know what to prioritize.


    What You’ll Learn:

    • How to conduct a real time audit to identify your leadership leaks
    • The math behind why "comfort work" is threatening your strategic value perception
    • Why no one ever got promoted for being excellent at Excel
    • How to reclaim your "Power Hour" to focus on strategy before execution

    ▶ Press ️play to learn how to audit your time and shift your focus back to where it belongs: on strategy, alignment, and driving business IMPACT.


    P.S. Looking for more guidance on how to build your strategic value as a PMO, transformation, or strategy delivery leader? The IMPACT Engine System helps leadership teams shift from reactive oversight to outcome ownership with the strategic alignment and clarity they need. Learn more and get started today!

    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

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    34 min
  • 347: Evolving PMOs: Agility and Data-Driven Value with Youssef Mouzahem

    347: Evolving PMOs: Agility and Data-Driven Value with Youssef Mouzahem
    Feb 15 2026

    Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!

    PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working

    Is your PMO measured by how tightly it controls process and compliance, or by how much it actually contributes to the bottom line?


    Old school PMOs were built for predictability, documentation, and control. In a business landscape that moves this fast, that model has a shelf life. The real divide today is control versus contribution. The PMOs that adapt faster deliver outcomes sooner, earn stakeholder trust, and prove their value with data.


    In this episode, I have an incredible conversation with Youssef Mouzahem, Senior Associate Director of Commercial and Contracts at Jacobs. We dig into how you can evolve your PMO from enforcing processes to driving real business value.


    What You’ll Learn:

    • Why traditional PMOs are losing relevance and exactly what is replacing them
    • How to balance structure with speed through adaptive governance
    • The critical role of predictive analytics in proving business value to executives
    • How to move your PMO from compliance driven to results driven
    • The first steps to diagnose your PMO’s maturity and start building your roadmap

    ▶ Press ️play to learn how to shift your PMO from process-heavy control to an agile, data-driven engine of measurable business value.


    Connect with Youssef Mouzahem:

    Follow Youssef on LinkedIn

    Learn More About Jacobs


    P.S. The IMPACT Engine System helps leadership teams shift from reactive oversight to outcome ownership with the strategic alignment and clarity they need. Learn more and get started today!

    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

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    47 min
  • 346: AI-Powered Leadership Intelligence for PMO leaders with Ben Perreau

    346: AI-Powered Leadership Intelligence for PMO leaders with Ben Perreau
    Feb 8 2026

    Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!

    PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills

    85% of managers are accidental managers; promoted without preparation. So how do you uncover blind spots, strengthen psychological safety, and lead with clarity?


    Ben Perreau, CEO of Parafoil, combines AI and behavioral science to help managers become stronger leaders. Discover why traditional leadership development fails PMO leaders and how leadership intelligence offers a practical approach to continuous growth through real-time feedback.


    What You’ll Learn:

    • Why 85% of managers feel unprepared for leadership
    • Blind spots AI helps you spot in real time
    • How AI-powered feedback differs from traditional coaching
    • The single most important feedback ritual every leader needs to put in place
    • Why your superpower isn't in fixing weaknesses; it's in building on your strengths


    Press ▶️ play above to discover how leadership intelligence can transform the way you lead your team.


    Connect with Ben

    Email the Parafoil team

    Connect on LinkedIn


    P.S. Want to move from accidental manager to strategic leader? The IMPACT Engine System gives you the framework to uncover your blind spots, build team trust, and lead with confidence. Learn more and register here.

    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

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    38 min
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