Great Practices

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm joined by David Taylor Klaus, a veteran entrepreneur and mindset coach who helps high-achieving executives and business owners stop sacrificing personal fulfillment for professional success. Listen in as David discusses the importance of embracing, rather than bracing for the future, the risk of living a “reported on” professional life, and ways you can prepare for the future as a PMO leader. Plus, we'll uncover some good ol' advice from Mark Twain and find out the first place to look when the PMO train begins to go off track. Want to get in touch with David? Website: https://dtkcoaching.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidtaylorklaus/

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Ruth Pearce, owner of Pearce Insights, a firm dedicated to creating workplaces that foster mental health using research-based practices that are easy to implement. Listen in as she shares the principles she's learned from her hybrid AI coaching model and discusses how these principles can be applied to the PMO and Project Management landscape. Plus, you'll see why there's a need to have a healthy dose of skepticism when it comes to AI, and how guessing Ruth's weight shows the importance of independent thought. Want to get in touch with Ruth? Website: https://www.pearceinsights.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-pearce/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Hopeful-Strong-Brave-Curious-Meaningful/dp/1394206542

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm joined by Remona Moodley, a former McKinsey consultant turned executive coach and founder of MasterTheToolkit.com. Her company helps professionals sharpen their problem-solving and presentation skills using the tools of the trade of consultants. Remona shares why the final 5% of a project can make or break the first 95%, how to know when a presentation is truly necessary, and the best way to start a deck from scratch (spoiler alert: never start a from scratch). Plus, we'll break down the three essential components every presentation needs and how using transitions and signposts can keep your audience engaged. Want to get in touch with Remona? Website: https://www.masterthetoolkit.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/remona-moodley/

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Anne Simmons, a Sr. Training and Development Specialist who focuses on technical training topics, soft skills and leadership development through all delivery methods. Listen in as Anne digs into the age-old question of “if someone is good at their job as an individual contributor, does it mean that they are going to be a good manager as well?” Find out the assumptions companies make, what skills and traits someone should have before moving into management, as well as what challenges that a new manager will face. Plus, find out why having some street-cred will make the transition from individual contributor to manager that much smoother and what mistakes to avoid as you begin day one of your new job as Manager. Want to get in touch with Anne? LinkedIn: Anne Simmons

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Kyndall Ahonen, a recent transplant from Atlanta, Georgia to Helsinki Finland. Listen in as Kyndall reflects on some of her experiences and the challenges she faced moving from one side of the Atlantic all the way to the other side…and then some. You'll find out how Kyndall was able to navigate her identity becoming blurred, massive amounts of uncertainty, and realizing that she did things very differently than everyone else. Kind of sounds like a new job, doesn't it? We'll draw those similarities at the end of this episode. Plus, find out the difference between growing and changing, how there's nothing worse than a worse insincere version of yourself and what -20 degrees Celsius translates into Fahrenheit. Want to get in touch with Kyndall? Instagram: http://Instagram.com/kyndallahair

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Larry Doiron, a Sr. Sales Enablement Leader living in Houston Texas. Listen in as Larry talks about some of the differences, and surprisingly, similarities between Sales and running a PMO. Larry will dive deep into the Dimensional Model of behavior and how the relationship between directness and responsiveness can make you a better assigner of tasks, communicator of ideas and just an all around better manager. Plus find out why it is true that two great tastes do indeed go great together, as well as some of the people and relationship mistakes you can avoid when it comes to running your PMO. Want to get in touch with Larry? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrydoiron/

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Quyen Clifton, a consummate HR professional with nearly three decades of Human Resources experience as well as being one of the owners of bhravo, an HR Consulting firm. Quyen is going to be discussing the difference between a contractor and employee, the pros and cons of each, and a couple of rules of thumb you can use to determine how much to pay, or even when to use, a contractor in your PMO or on projects. Plus, find out why independence is no joke when it comes to Independent Contractors and some common HR traps you can avoid. Want to get in touch with Quyen? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quyenclifton/ Website: https://www.bhravo.com/

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Bill VanCuren, a highly experienced executive, technology advisor, and former EVP and CIO for NCR Corporation. Bill is going to be discussing the pros and cons of agile vs. waterfall and the benefits of moving towards a more product-centric model. You'll find out the steps necessary to move from Agile to Product methodologies, some common mistakes that are made (and how to overcome them) as well as an idea of how long such a transition will take. Plus, find out about Bill's non-AI generated Technology Leadership Playbook courses and how you can make the most of implementing a product-centric model in your organization. Want to get in touch with Bill? · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-vancuren-3a76b61/ · Website: https://www.bvcadvisorsllc.com/ -or- · Register for the Technology Leadership Playbook Certificate

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Lisa Godwin, global HR and employee relations leader and owner of Powerhouse HR Consulting. Lisa is going to apply her extensive Human Resource and Employee Relations experience to PMOs and Project Managers and discuss the importance of managing conflict within teams, the GROW model for resolving disputes, and great practices for setting expectations and ways you can make sure once conflict is resolved it doesn't rear its ugly head again. Plus, find out how by doing ER right (employee relations), you can avoid a trip to the ER (emergency room!) and how laying the proper groundwork up front for conflict resolution will make your life so much easier as a project leader. Want to get in touch with Lisa? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaygodwin/ Email: godwinly@gmail.com or powerhousehrconsulting@gmail.com

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Melissa Fink, Owner of Franchise Marketing Network. Franchise Marketing Network, you may ask? Yes. Melissa is going to apply her decades of marketing experience to the project management industry and discuss the importance of personal marketing for PMO professionals, 4 strategies you can start using today to keep you top of mind with your stakeholders and potential employers, and what mistakes you can avoid. Plus, find out what your grandmother has to do with the content that you post. And, how doing something uncomfortable (like marketing yourself) becomes easier the more you do it. Want to get in touch with Melissa? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-fink/ Website: https://www.gofmn.com/

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Nicole Pietrangelo, a project management consultant who specializes on translating complex business needs and project management methodologies into seamless technological solutions. Listen in as Nicole talks about the differences between Project Management and PPM tools, the symptoms that you need one or the other, and the process for choosing the right tool (hint: it starts with just one question). Nicole also covers the non-negotiables and nice-to-haves when it comes to features and helps us avoid the common mistakes she's seen over the years. Plus, we'll put to rest the age-old question “Is Excel a real project management tool?” Want to get in touch with Nicole?  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-pietrangelo/

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Bill Clark, Senior Business Intelligence Analyst and avid data analysis practitioner. Listen in as Bill talks about his definition of a dashboard, what must be on every dashboard, how to start the process of putting a dashboard together, and what pitfalls you need to make sure to avoid. Bill also uncovers some simple methods to determine if your dashboard is doing the trick (or not) Plus, you'll discover what Sesame Street has to do with your dashboard is laid out…and, he introduces the concept of a data ink ratio. Do you know what yours is?

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Tom Clement, Global Vice President of Sales with OpenText. Listen in as our first repeat guest (back by popular demand, of course) talks about how the Internet of Things (or IOT) projects are transforming the Project Management and PMO landscape. You'll discover how companies are implementing and benefitting from IoT projects, the challenges it brings to the PMO and project management profession, and 4 areas you need to make sure you are proficient in to successfully ride this wave. Plus, uncover the one skill you need as a Project Manager or PMO Leader to ensure you can successfully ride this next wave of projects without falling off the board and getting washed out. Want to get in touch with Tom? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ptcii/

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Melvin Phan, the Founder and CEO of JJPH – a Program and Project Management Service Company in Sydney, Australia. Listen in as Melvin talks about how to recover distressed projects. Learn some of the signs and symptoms of projects that are in trouble…before it's too late. And, if it is too late, you'll also discover how to get projects back on track by creating quick wins and rebuilding trust. Plus, find out what canaries and coalmines have to do with troubled projects, as well as a harrowing story of how Melvin and his family ended up in Australia from Vietnam. Want to get in touch with Melvin? Connect with Melvin on LinkedIn Visit JJPH website

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Neha Shingane, a Social Impact consultant who is passionate about inclusion and storytelling. Today, we're going to focus on the storytelling side of things and how this can be applied in a PMO and Project Management environment. We'll find out what a story is, and what it's not, and why it's more important than ever to be able to tell stories effectively. Neha also discusses different scenarios where stories can be used, the steps necessary to put an effective story together and what traps to avoid. Plus, find out the meaning of a cool new world (the word is miasma) and how this fits perfectly into the need to tell great stories. Connect with Neha on LinkedIn

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Mark Wyssbrod, CPA turned principal NetSuite Consultant about the symptoms, challenges, and successes of making a change if you feel like you're stuck in a rut. Learn the startling statistics of how many people like (or don't like) their jobs, an equation of professional happiness he's calculated out over the years, and why you'll never be starting from scratch if you decide to do something new. Plus, find out what the entrepreneurial spirit has to do with navigating change and transition and how choosing between red and blue will produce…green. Want to get in touch with Mark? Connect with Mark on LinkedIn

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Rich Maltzman and Jim Stewart, co-authors of the book Great Meetings Build Great Teams. We'll discuss why meetings are such an important part of building a strong project team, the benefits of doing them well and the consequences of doing them poorly. You'll also find out what Kano Design Theory (very interesting, by the way) has to do with people expecting more and more out of your meetings and what you can make sure to deliver. Plus, find out what it means to be “large and in charge” and understand what poor driving habits have to do with understanding bad behaviors in meetings. Want to get in touch with Rich and Jim? Connect with Jim on LinkedIn Connect with Rich on LinkedIn Find out more about their book, Great Meetings Build Great Teams

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Colleen Romero, Vice President of Marketing and eCommerce at Healthway. Listen in as Colleen discusses what culture is and the signs to look for if your project teams have a culture that is healthy or toxic. We discuss steps you can take to fix a toxic environment, and better yet, how you can prevent a toxic environment from happening in the first place. Hint: it's something you do before you even hire someone. Plus, you'll learn the rules of a not-so-fun game called Defect Round Robin and the difference between your wise mind and your emotional mind. Connect with Colleen on LinkedIn

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Paul Terlemezian, Founder of Georgia Learns Now, LLC and a business consultant that identifies and solves real problems that plague businesses today. Listen in as Paul discusses the challenges of project teams working together (especially when their members have different opinions), his slingshot theory on how to accelerate project team growth, why it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission when implementing this approach, and the importance of being a good listener, and learner. Plus, discover which two doors are available to you as a PMO Leader and which of the two you should choose every single time! Want to get in touch with Paul? Connect with Paul on LinkedIn Email Paul at pault@ifivealliances.com Call or Text Paul at 404-375-8411

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Jerry Sutton, Director of Learning & Organizational Development at Bobby Dodd Institute about ways you can expand your talent pool. Find out how the Bobby Dodd Institute certification program has allowed disabled people to find employment in the technical Industry, how businesses and employees have benefited and where you can find local resources where you live. Plus, this is kind of like listening to an episode of Myth Busters as Jerry uncovers and debunks 3 common myths about hiring disabled people. Want to get in touch with Jerry Sutton? Connect with Jerry on LinkedIn Email Jerry Sutton Bobby Dodd Institute Website

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Jen Gordon, a User Design and User Journey expert about how to get the necessary approvals on your projects to keep things moving forward. Find out the challenges that come with receiving approvals in highly regulated industries and how understanding people, process, and technology will make the experience easier for everybody. Plus, you'll find out why there's no shortcuts to building good ol' relationships, and why writing a ransom note every now and then may be a good thing. Want to get in touch with Jen Gordon? Connect with Jen on LinkedIn Email Jen

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Jerad Martin, Owner of PDC Homebuyers. Find out how this business owner / construction project manager is able to balance resources with project workload, has learned the importance of saying no, and one great practice on how he vets out people that work for him. Plus, you'll be pleasantly surprised to hear that there is such a thing as a free lunch if you work for Jerad, and find out how viewing yourself as an orchestra conductor will keep everyone on the same sheet of music. Want to get in touch with Jerad Martin? Connect with Jerad on LinkedIn Visit PDC Home Buyer website Email Jerad Martin

In this episode of great practices. I'm talking with Dan Huber, an experienced practice manager with a history of working in the software industry for decades. Listen in as Dan talks about his recent passion, artificial intelligence. You'll get a better understanding of what AI is that you've probably been using it longer than you think. The pros and cons of AI and what you can do now as a project manager to use this new and exciting tool. Plus, we'll discuss the age-old question is technology going to take my project management job and why AI has a bit further to go before it starts knocking on your office door. Want to get in touch with Dan Huber?  Connect with Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-huber-3217a01/ Email Dan: dhuber_ss@hotmail.com

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Tim Sweet, Founder and Principal of Team Work Excellence (TWE). Tim is a leadership advisor with over 25 years of experience in operations management, process improvement, business process reengineering, and risk reduction. Listen in to this episode as Tim talks about the importance of alignment, walks us through his 6-Point-Framework for Team Effectiveness, and shares insights into how to keep your team on the same page. Plus, you'll find out why you don't want to just be a baton-tosser when it comes to project work, and learn a new word for risk (spoiler alert: the word is FEAR – which is exactly how we should feel unless we have a good plan in place – which Tim can help you do!) Want to get in touch with Tim Sweet? Connect with Tim on LinkedIn Download the TWE 6-Point-Framework for Team Effectiveness Visit Team Work Excellence website Listen to Sweet on Leadership podcast

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Tom Clement, Global VP of Sales at OpenText with over 25 years of experience in selling and delivering technical projects. Listen in to this episode as Tom discusses the what and why of technology project investments, the best time for a project manager to be assigned to a project, the top 3 challenges (and solutions) he has seen when it comes to managing large enterprise-wide projects, and the reason why (and solutions again) customer and vendor project managers may undermine each other's work. Plus, you'll hear a couple of war stories about major surprises on projects and Tom's inspirational words about leadership that were so inspirational, he even inspired himself! Want to get in touch with Tom Clement? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ptcii/

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Troy Robinson, Sr. Director of Engineering with over 25 years of experience in software development. Listen in to this episode as Troy discusses the difference between Waterfall and Agile development methods, how the Scaled Agile Framework (or SAFE) fits into these models, and what PMOs and Project Managers can do to help, or hurt, projects they manage in either of these methodologies. Plus, you'll find out why “It Depends” is an answer you'll need to get used to when it comes to picking the best methodology, and ultimately what all successful projects are built upon. Want to get in touch with Troy Robinson and discuss development methodologies further? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troybrobinson/ Email: troybrobinson@yahoo.com

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Chris Carter, Chief Engineer and Executive GM at Toyota North America by day and Academic Program Director at Georgia Tech by night. Listen in to this episode as Chris discusses the history of the Project Management Certificate Program at Georgia Tech, how it's been recently revamped to include experiential learning with modular design (don't worry, he'll make this easy to understand), who the program is perfect for and where you can find more information. Plus, find out what chicken nuggets and dipping sauce have to do with teaching project management. Want to get in touch with Chris Carter or learning more about the Georgia Tech Certificate Program? Project Management Certificate

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Dr. Michael Woodard, Learning & Talent Development Thought Leader, Adjunct Professor at William Woods University, Author, Speaker, and an all-around nice guy. Listen in to this episode to get Dr. Mike's take on why training is so important for PMO Leaders, a framework you can follow to make sure your project managers know what they are doing, and three training traps to avoid. Plus, find out why it's so important to lead with inquiry and how adopting this one behavior can make a big difference in your PMO journey. Want to get in touch with Dr. Mike? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmikeleaderbehaviors/ Email: drmike@leaderbehaviors.com Phone: 770.329.8102 And, here's the training framework Dr. Mike referenced throughout this episode.

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Joe Pusz, Founder of The PMO Squad and The PMO Leader. Listen in to this episode to get PMO Joe's assessment of the current state of PMOs (you're going to be shocked by the dismal statistics), why PMOs are in such a bad state, and what you can do as a PMO Leader to make 2023 a Transformative year instead of just a Transitional year. Plus, find out why Joe thinks PMO should stand for Pizza Management Office and why everyone should be asking how their projects taste! Want to get in touch with Joe?  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joepusz/ The PMO Squad: https://www.thepmosquad.com/ The PMO Leader: https://www.thepmoleader.com/

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Anna Morgan, recruiter by day and job search strategist by night. Listen in to this episode to get a recruiters view of the PMO and Project Management job prospects, what you can do to find a new position e (hint, it starts way before putting your resume together), what you should never do when looking for a job, and how to make the most of phone and virtual interviews. You'll also learn the relationship between your LinkedIn profile and your resume and that it's got to be more than just copy / paste. Plus, find out how Anna came up with #careerbff tag and learn how she became a rescuer of both dogs and careers! Want to get in touch with Anna? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annamorgan-rp-recruiter-careerbff/ Website: https://www.annamorgancareerbff.com/

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Eric Jones, owner of Coffee Cup Coaching, a coaching firm that helps people to pursue their passions, live their potential, and stop struggling in life and careers. Listen in to find out the difference between a coach and a mentor and signs that you may need a coach. Plus, you'll learn the best way to find a coach as well as the positive qualities you'll want to make sure they have as well as the negative qualities you'll want to make sure to avoid. Want to get in touch with Eric?  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericryanjones/ Website: https://coffeecupcoach.co/

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Mark Burnett, owner of ECONO-Project EX, a firm that helps deliver complex projects with confidence. Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, listen is as this son of the Caribbean talks about the challenges of delivering projects across 19 countries! We discuss why all projects should be given the proper respect, how standardization is the key to successful project delivery, and how Mark gets up to speed in new situations quickly. Plus, you'll find out which islands are the easiest and which ones are most challenging when it comes to project delivery. Want to get in touch with Mark? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrkburnett/ Website: https://econo-projectex.business.site/ Email: mrkburnett@gmail.com

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Amanda Sutt, CEO and Creative Director of the Branding and Marketing Firm called Rock Paper Scissors. Listen in as we discuss how to manage projects and creative people when things aren't always black and white, learn her secret to increasing the capacity of her team by up to 50%, and how putting just the right frameworks in place unleash her team's creativity. Plus, discover what a secret staircase in the back of her house has to do with their company name and why the name of her team on Trivia Night is “I'll Know It When I See It”! Want to get in touch with Amanda? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-sutt-9b0b646/

In this episode of Great Practices, I'm talking with Janet Thomas, VP of Human Resources at Mueller Water Products about what makes for a great Employee Experience. Listen in as we discuss the effect rampant turnover has on managers and teams, understanding regrettable vs. non-regrettable turnover, and some questions to ask during a “Stay Interview” to make sure you are retaining top talent. Plus, find out how to use the Skill or Will test to troubleshoot issues with employees who may have previously been top performers. Want to get in touch with Janet? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-thomas-6ab8948/

In this episode of Great Practices, listen in as Troy Felder, Regional Senior HR Business Partner for McKesson, provides a great definition of Talent Development, discusses the 3 Es of how people grow, explains how to keep your PMO team aligned on the Talent Development journey, and a couple of Talent Development traps and pitfalls you'll want to avoid. Plus, find out if you deserve to be in the “frequent traveler” line when it comes to your PMO career! Want to get in touch with Troy? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-felder-mba-sphr-shrm-scp/

In this episode of Great Practices, listen in as well-versed IT Leader Rob Milstead talks about how much time you should spend preparing for meetings with Executives, a framework that will make every meeting effective, as well as how a small shift in attitude will move your PMO from a group of task administrators to a group of value deliverers. Plus, see how close Rob gets to an interpretive dance before we realized it was an audio podcast! Want to get in touch with Rob? LinkedInLhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-milstead-4391b5/

In this episdoe of Great Practices, find out what the typical day of a salesperson looks like, the best time for a project manager to get involved in a project, what project managers do that help (or hurt) a deal, and discover the secret to creating a great working relationship with customers and salespeople alike. Plus, listen in as our guest Sal DeMarco attempts to hijack the podcast and make it his own! Want to get in touch with Sal? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdemarco/

In this episode of Great Practices, we'll be talking with Larry Mohl, Founder and Chief Transformation Officer of Rali, a company that helps shift mindsets and behaviors around initiatives that matter. Since your PMO manages initiatives that matter, tune in to find out the 4 Change Ability factors that should be included in your projects, how to transition Change Management from an individual sport to a team sport, as well as learn a very succinct definition of what a PMO does. Plus, you'll find out what you can do to avoid the valley of despair and stay away from the dreaded “spray and pray” approach of change management. Want to get in touch with Larry? Phone: (404) 717 -7040 Email: larry_mohl@getrali.com Website: www.getrali.com LinkedIn YouTube

In this episode of Great Practices, we'll learn about some of the Worst Practices people have done over the years when it comes to managing their email. Warning: You may be guilty of one or two yourself! We'll uncover the four fundamentals of good email management including; Having an Easy to Understand Filing System Utilizing a Good Process Using Tasks (and not Your Inbox) to Manage your Day Understanding the Email Tools You've Been Given Plus, we'll learn what Parades, Big Bird, and Sesame Street have to do with getting control of your email! Want to get in touch with Debbie? Phone: (678) 493-8913 Email:  dkirtland@upskillandwin.com Website: www.upskillandwin.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-kirtland-667895/

Is your PMO stuck in the 90s? It may be if all you do is provide Templates and Processes and focus exclusively on IT projects. In this episode of Great Practices, Paul Williams will be discussing the Next Generation PMO that gets you a seat at the adult table. You will learn how to set up a Strategic Planning Team that works on projects beyond IT, what to include (and not include) on the Monthly Agenda, what KPIs really matter, and the best time to assign a Project Manager to a new project. So, slide over Grandma…the Next Generation PMO is grabbing that seat right next to you!

In this episode of Great Practices, we'll learn about a 4-step process to determine the services your PMO will offer, talk about the different types of PMOs, how to map people to the various roles needed to make a PMO successful, as well as get the word out that your PMO is open for business. Plus, we'll find out a way to extend the shelf-life of a PMO so it doesn't begin to stink after 2-3 years!

Virtual Meetings are here to stay, and that's not a bad thing if they're done in the right way. Henry Liebling, owner of lessdriving.org and author of the book “Skills Training for Online Virtual Meetings: How to Achieve Virtual Meeting Effectiveness” discusses what you can do before, during, and after your virtual meetings, the roles needed to make a meeting successful, and a process for converting real world meetings into digital sessions. Hint: You can convert just about everything except for the coffee and donuts.

Are employee's weaknesses the best place to spend your time as a project manager? Ruth Pearce doesn't think so. Listen in as Ruth Pearce, owner of Alle, LLC and author of the book “Be a Project Motivator: Unlock the Secrets of Strengths Based Project Management” discusses why it's better to build on strengths rather than focus on weaknesses, what can be done to shore up any weaknesses that may crop up, and how to transform your PMO from an ‘obstacle to everything” to a “solution for everything”.

Does everyone come to you with every-single-little-question about your projects? Find out what you may be doing to encourage this bad habit as Bryan Garner, Director of Content Strategy with White Deer Group, discusses how the PMO is a content practice. You'll learn the challenges associated with PMO content, the Rule of Thirds when it comes to managing Content deliverables, and ways you can combat accuracy erosion.

Where do you begin when it comes to starting a PMO? Well, you can start with this episode! Listen in as Mike Frenette, head of the IT PMO at a water utility based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, discusses how they created their PMO from ground up. You'll learn some great practices including understanding the culture of your company, tools to use, the portfolio selection process, communicating with executives, and resource management.

The debate is as old as “Microsoft or Apple” and “Coke or Pepsi”. What's better? Reports or Dashboards? Listen in as Joe Sisto, PMO Director of Randstad North America extols the virtues of one and questions the value of the other. Learn some great practices around how to control report proliferation, what must be on a Dashboard, and how to kill off reports (kind of gives away the answer to the Reports or Dashboards question, doesn't it?) Joseph Sisto is a PMO Director at Randstad USA.   He is currently responsible for governance, reporting, and agile transformation efforts for Randstad Global.   Joseph has had a long background in managing IT projects and PMO organizations- previously with Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG).   He is a frequent speaker at the Project Management Institute in Atlanta (PMI), and has published numerous papers on the topic of IT Management and Project Governance.    You can learn more about Joe or connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-sisto-pmp/