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

PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills

Everyone says PMOs manage projects. We say they build leaders.

If you’re only focused on timelines and templates, you're missing your biggest opportunity: using real work to grow real leadership.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dawn Mahan, founder of PMOtraining.com, international speaker, and creator of the award-winning ProjectFlo® Process Learning System. Dawn coined the term Projectland® and is the bestselling author of Meet the Players in Projectland, a game-changing guide to aligning roles and driving project success.

Together, we show exactly how your PMO can become a leadership engine by turning everyday project roles into development opportunities. This isn’t about adding more to your plate — it’s about seeing the work already in motion as a platform for growth.

Whether you're leading a small team or managing a full portfolio, you’ll walk away with clear strategies to build talent while delivering results.

What You'll Learn:

• Why every role in “Projectland” is a chance to lead
• How to spot and support hidden talent across your organization
• Creative ways to build leadership skills in fast-paced environments
• How to frame the PMO as a leadership development partner for executives
• Why rotational roles, peer learning, and project-based growth can outperform traditional training

👉 Press play to discover how your PMO can shape the leaders your organization needs most.

Connect with Dawn:

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Access Meet the Players in Projectland

🎧 Companion Episode: Don't miss Episode 250 – How to Build a PMO That Drives Results for deeper insights on this topic.

Receive a confidential sample of Meet the Players in Projectland: Decide the Right Project Roles & Get People on Board

P.S. The IMPACT Insiders Book Club is so much more than reading a book — it's a movement. Join us for live calls, deep conversations, and a behind-the-scenes look at how to create real change with The IMPACT Engine. It’s completely free — grab your seat now and don’t miss what’s next.

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

PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen

It’s time to end the turf war between product and project teams — and start building a system where both can win.

In this episode, I’m outlining the exact steps to design a shared operating model that aligns product vision with delivery excellence. No more choosing sides. No more reorgs without results. Just a clear, practical path to accelerated strategy delivery.

Learn to identify the key differences that make each role valuable — and show you how to turn tension into momentum, mismatched cadences into flow, and disconnected outputs into measurable outcomes.

If your organization is serious about driving strategy forward, this episode is your blueprint.

What You'll Learn:

• Why role confusion is wrecking your delivery speed
• How to co-create a delivery system — not just a plan
• The mindset shift from activity tracking to outcome delivery
• Ways to synchronize cadences and unify communication
• Why product–project tension isn’t a problem — it’s rocket fuel
• How shared wins create lasting IMPACT across the business

👉 Press play to learn how to align product and project teams around one system, one voice, and one mission.

P.S. The IMPACT Insiders Book Club is so much more than reading a book — it's a movement. Join us for live calls, deep conversations, and a behind-the-scenes look at how to create real change with The IMPACT Engine. It’s completely free — grab your seat now and don’t miss what’s next.

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

PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen

In this episode, I’m calling out one of the most misleading narratives in modern strategy delivery: the false choice between project-based and product-based delivery models.

If your organization is stuck in a never-ending transformation loop — chasing Agile, shifting structures, debating delivery frameworks — this episode is your wake-up call.

It’s not about projects vs. products.

It’s about dysfunction vs. alignment.

You’ll learn how the highest-performing organizations are breaking free from siloed thinking and aligning product managers, project managers, and delivery teams to drive outcomes, not just activity. If your teams are moving fast but going nowhere, it’s time to rethink your operating model — and I’ll show you how.

What You'll Learn:

• Why the "project vs. product" debate is stalling progress
• How flawed operating models—not frameworks—are holding you back
• The critical role clarity executives keep overlooking
• How to align product vision with delivery excellence
• Why Agile alone won’t fix broken systems
• The model top-performing organizations use to accelerate results

👉 Press play to dismantle the false narrative and learn what really drives strategy delivery.

P.S. The IMPACT Insiders Book Club is so much more than reading a book — it's a movement. Join us for live calls, deep conversations, and a behind-the-scenes look at how to create real change with The IMPACT Engine. It’s completely free — grab your seat now and don’t miss what’s next.

P.P.S. ONLY TWO SEATS LEFT!! Something Big is Coming to London! On June 13, I’m hosting a small-group, full-day workshop: IMPACT Engine Fundamentals. If you’re tired of being stuck in the task trap and ready to drive measurable business value, this is your chance. We’ll walk through the Strategy Lifecycle, explore the IMPACT Driver mindset, and give you the foundation to transform your PMO or delivery team into a strategic powerhouse. Reserve your seat now. Space running out, so don't wait!

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