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#143 | Transforming PMOs into Strategic Powerhouses with Laura Barnard
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Ever wondered how to transform your PMO into a strategic powerhouse? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Laura Barnard, a trailblazer in integrating PMOs and project management with organisational strategy. Laura shares her extensive experience working with industry giants like JP Morgan, LinkedIn, IBM, and Amazon.
Reflecting on the evolution of PMOs from the chaotic early dot-com days to today's strategic assets, Laura sheds light on the transition from technical roles to project management and the essential advice for balancing personal and professional lives.
Moreover, we discuss PMO leaders' challenges in proving their value to executives and the necessity of continuous value delivery through agile-based methodologies. Laura emphasises the importance of alignment with business goals, effective reporting systems, and addressing the human element in transformational efforts.
In this episode, we cover:
- 16:04 Evolution of PMO Leadership
- 23:25 Improving PMO Impact and Value
- 32:18 Strategy Alignment for Project Success
- 38:29 Prioritization and Executive Communication for Transformation
- 44:26 Organizational Change Management Collaboration
- 49:51 Embracing Organizational Change Through People
- 1:01:24 Driving Accountability and Progress Through Reporting
- 1:04:42 Simplifying Decisions and PMO Leadership
- 1:13:11 Journey to Sharing PMO Strategies
- 1:24:57 Inspiring Action for Impact Drivers
You can find Laura at:
Her book is here: https://www.amazon.com/IMPACT-Engine-Accelerating-Strategy-Transformation/dp/1774584522
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurabarnard/
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1. Evolution of PMO Leadership and Value (00:00:00)
2. Effective PMO Leadership for Business Success (00:10:03)
3. Strategy Delivery and Project Prioritization (00:15:16)
4. Navigating Organizational Change for Success (00:27:38)
5. Building a Community of Practice (00:38:56)
6. Navigating Metrics and PMO Evolution (00:47:11)
7. Transformative PMO Leadership Strategies (00:56:32)
8. Impactful PMO Leadership Strategies Conversation (01:03:47)
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