Elevating the PMO to Deliver Your Strategy
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Agile Ideas. Agility in thought. Agility in action. Where amazing things happen. Helping you think outside the box.
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Welcome to the People and Projects Podcast, where we provide interviews and insights to help you lead people and deliver projects. Since 2009, this show is brought to you by speaker, author, and executive coach Andy Kaufman. If you're looking for insights on project management, leadership, and how AI influences both of those, you've come to the right place! And if you hold a project management certification, you can even earn free PDUs for listening!
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The Majestic SEO Podcast is a monthly panel of SEO experts, debating today’s burning SEO-related issues, hosted by David Bain. David also interviews SEO experts on a one-on-one basis as part of the series. Previous topics include: - What are the best approaches to SEO in 2023? - What are the new and old approaches to link building? - What are the best approaches to Social Media Marketing in 2023? - What are the best approaches to Analytics in 2023? - What are the different perspectives betwe ...
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Every runner has a story, whether it’s about overcoming obstacles, breaking through challenges and barriers, humorous events, and sometimes embarrassing circumstances. Stories From the Run is a storytelling community and podcast focused on conversations with runners of all calibers about their adventures on the road or trails. www.storiesfromtherun.com
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Social Media Branded is all about how you can improve your social media profiles, content, and strategies. Teo Branzell is an entrepreneur, social media expert, speaker, and author! If you feel like you want to learn more about social media and different ways it can help you start, grow or scale your business then you have found the right show!
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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 evolu…
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278: From Struggles to Success: Samantha’s PMO Journey
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Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Have you ever found yourself focusing on building perfect processes, only to realize they weren’t solving the real problems? In this week’s episode of the PMO Strategies Podcast, I share the story of Samantha, a new PMO leader…
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PPP 439 | The Win-Win of Volunteering: How Giving Back Benefits Your Career, with Yasmina Khelifi and Mayte Mata Sivera
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Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Yasmina Khelifi and Mayte Mata Sivera, co-authors of The Volunteering Journey to Project Leadership.. Ever feel like you don't have time to volunteer? Yasmina and Mayte share compelling reasons why giving back ends up being a win-win for you and those you are serving. Through personal anecdotes, Yasmina and …
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277: State of Organizational Flow what really counts! with Wolfram Müller
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Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working In this week’s episode of the PMO Strategies Podcast, I’m joined by Wolfram Müller, an expert in optimizing knowledge work. Wolfram is the co-author, along with my dear friend Mike Hannan, of a book I reference and talk about …
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#144 | From Small Town Dreamer to Global Strategist: An Inspirational Journey with Baishakhi Connor
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What if your childhood dream was so big, it seemed impossible? Listen to Baishakhi Connor's extraordinary journey from a small town in India, where she dreamt of becoming the President of the United States, to her impactful career spanning four continents. Discover how she found her path through the software industry, pursued engineering and an MBA…
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PPP 438 | Think Like a Customer: Delivering Value Through OKRs, with Jeff Gothelf
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Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Jeff Gothelf about the importance of OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) as a customer-centric goal-setting framework. Based on insights from Jeff's book Who Does What By How Much?: A Practical Guide to Customer-Centric OKRs, they explore the challenges leaders face in ensuring their teams work on the right pr…
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276: Adaptive Management Styles: A Case Study with Beth May
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Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills You may have heard that it’s important to manage people differently, but when it comes to leading people through change, it’s more than simply managing them differently. When leading your team through change, it’s essential to ad…
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How AI is being used to power organic growth – Live Podcast
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By leveraging AI, businesses can achieve scalable, data-driven results that align with search engine updates and user behavior patterns, ultimately driving more organic growth. Joining host David Bain to share strategies and tips on how to achieve this for your own website is Andreas Voniatis, Pam Aungst Cronin, and Victoria Olsina.…
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PPP 437 | Future-Prepping Your Career in the Age of AI, with Dr. Nada Sanders
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Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Dr. Nada Sanders, co-author of The Humachine: AI, Human Virtues, and the Super Intelligent Enterprise. They delve into the current state and future of human-technology integration, discussing key concepts from the book, such as Kasparov's Law and Moravec's Paradox. Andy and Dr. Sanders explore practical impl…
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275: How to Talk With Your Executive Leaders About Projects with Lenka Pincot
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Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Are you struggling to get your executives’ attention when it comes to project decisions? Do their eyes glaze over when you speak “project manager” instead of business? Are you frustrated that they don’t get how valuable you ar…
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274: Navigating the PMO Journey: Insights from an Experienced CEO
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Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! If you’ve ever wondered how executives really think about project management and strategy, you’re in for a treat. 🎙️In this special episode, I sit down with one of my favorite CEOs to discuss what goes on in…
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PPP 436 | Breaking the PMO Failure Cycle: Strategies to Thrive, with Laura Barnard
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Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Laura Barnard about her book, The Impact Engine: Accelerating Strategy Delivery for PMO and Transformation Leaders. They discuss Laura's journey in setting up PMOs, the common mistakes and resistance faced, and the importance of change management and mindset in driving success. Laura introduces the Impact En…
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273: Real Stories, Real Wins: Readers Share Their Journey to Success
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Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! I gotta say, this episode was something special. It was hard not to get emotional hearing from three amazing students in our IMPACT Accelerator Mastermind sharing their big wins and leadership transformation…
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#142 | Beyond the Agile Manifesto: Debunking Myths and Embracing Adaptability with Maarten Dalmijn
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Is your understanding of agile stuck in the past? Tune in to our latest Agile Ideas episode, where we chat with Maarten Dalmijn from the Netherlands, an agile, scrum, and product management maestro with a fascinating background that even includes an early appearance in an Oscar-winning film! We tackle the persistent myths around agile, revealing ho…
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PPP 435 | The Power of Gracious Assertiveness, with Yasmin Davidds
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Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Dr. Yasmin Davidds about her book Graciously Assertive: How Becoming a Better Human Makes You a Better Leader. They discuss the importance of assertiveness in leadership, particularly in multicultural environments, and the need for leaders to benefit from diverse perspectives and promote a sense of belonging…
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Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! It’s officially here: The week of the FREE IMPACT Summit—and my book’s birthday!! Tuesday, Sept 10 marks the exciting launch of The IMPACT Engine! Copies are hitting bookstore shelves and arriving in mailbox…
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PPP 434 | The Surprising Benefits of Bad English in Leadership, with Valerie Fridland
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Summary In this episode, Andy welcomes sociolinguist Valerie Fridland to discuss her new book Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English. They explore the significance of language use in leadership, including the use of filler words, intensifiers, and vocal fry. She challenges the notion that filler words should be eliminated, highl…
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Everything you NEED to know about TikTok SEO
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Social Search is becoming more prevalent, none so more than TikTok, so in this episode of the Majestic SEO Podcast we’ll discuss everything you need to know about TikTok SEO. Joining host David Bain to talk us through the ins-and-outs of TikTok SEO is Alice Bull (founder of Gratified), Mathilde Høj (SEO Manager @ TRANSACT), and Isa Lavahun (Search …
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Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi, IMPACT Driver! I’ve got some incredible news that I’m beyond excited to share with you! We’re about to kick off an unforgettable week next week, packed with learning, celebration, and transformation, and I want YOU to be a…
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#141 | Redefining Productivity, Leadership, Change, and Remote Success with Karen Ferris
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Is the traditional office mandate pushing top talent out the door? This topic is more relevant now than ever. Join us as we engage with Karen Ferris, a Melbourne-based consultant and organizational change management expert who passionately challenges the return-to-office mandate. Karen shares her insights on why focusing on productivity and flexibi…
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PPP 433 | The Power of Curiosity and Learning with Michelle LaBrosse
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Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Michelle Labrosse, the founder and Chief Cheetah of Cheetah Learning. They discuss Michelle's career journey, the importance of learning and focus, and her approach to accelerated learning. Michelle shares insights on removing hurdles in learning, dealing with information overload and distractions, and achie…
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PPP 432 | Why Projects Fail: Ross Garland on Avoiding Common Pitfalls
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Summary In this episode, Andy talks with one of the gurus of governance, Ross Garland, co-author of the Project, Program, and Portfolio Governance Guide. They discuss the importance of governance in project management and how it differs from technical aspects like scope and risk management. Ross explains Cobb's paradox and why projects still fail d…
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270: Lessons from a Seasoned PMO Leader with Andrea Cirelli
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Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hey, IMPACT Driver! When I first met Andrea Cirelli in 2018, she told me, “Laura, I’ve got my seat at the table, and I need to keep it!” Over the next 6 years, I watched Andrea apply everything she learned from going through c…
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PPP 431 | Leadership Secrets: From Self-Doubt to Confidence, with Dr. Sam Adeyemi
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Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Dr. Sam Adeyemi, an influential leader and author of Dear Leader: Your Flagship Guide to Successful Leadership. They discuss the impact of personal backstories on leadership, the importance of principles and values, dealing with self-doubt, and managing multi-generational teams. Dr. Sam shares insights from …
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269: Root Cause Analysis and Three Powerful Words with Mike Hannan
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Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Hi IMPACT Driver! In our latest podcast episode, I sit down with Mike Hannan, a leading-edge thinker, long-time friend, partner, and business advisor, to discuss some pivotal concepts he taught me that I share in my book, The …
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#140 | Navigating Product Management with Adrienne Tan: Leadership Shifts, Strategic Insights, and Future Trends
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Do you know the key differences between Product Managers and Product Owners? In this episode, we promise to clarify this often-misunderstood distinction, especially within agile environments. Join us and our esteemed guest Adrienne Tan, co-founder and CEO of BrainMates, as she shares her in-depth knowledge on the evolving state of the product manag…
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PPP 430 | How to Talk With a Stakeholder (or That Relative) You Don't Agree With--Without Starting a Fight, with Steven T. Collis
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Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Steven T. Collis, a law professor and author of Habits of a Peacemaker: 10 Habits to Change Our Potentially Toxic Conversations into Healthy Dialogues.' They discuss the increasing polarization in society, and challenges in having healthy dialogues at work and in personal life. Steven introduces ten habits f…
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268: First-Time PMO Leader with Andrea Elkin
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Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power SkillsHi IMPACT Driver!In our latest podcast episode, I sit down with Andrea Elkin, who shares her incredible journey from being a junior team member with no project management experience to leading a highly successful PMO. Highlighted …
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PPP 429 | Signs That Your PMO is Going to Fail: Insights from World PMO Influencer Bill Dow
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Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Bill Dow, the Director of Enterprise PMO at University of Washington Medicine and author of multiple project management books. Bill shares his extensive journey in project management, from starting as a data entry clerk in 1989 to leading PMOs in various organizations. The discussion covers the evolution of …
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How does web accessibility impact SEO? Part 2
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Following on from our April episode on how web accessibility impacts SEO, we are once again joined by Billie Geena, Damien Robert, Heba Said and Heike Knip to have part 2 of this important conversation.Af Majestic.com
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267: The Power of Picking Three with Kendall Lott
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Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business AcumenHi, IMPACT Driver! “Pick three!” Kendall exclaimed while holding three fingers close to my face. I didn’t want to hear it. - The IMPACT Engine In our latest podcast episode, I sit down with Kendall Lott, a long-time friend, par…
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#139 | Navigating Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Selection: Insights from Client Advocates
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Ever wondered how to seamlessly align client needs with the offerings of tech providers? Join us on this episode of Agile Ideas as we uncover the secrets of effective Project Portfolio Management (PPM) solutions. Recorded live on May 23rd as a Meetup, we delve into bridging the gap between business requirements and technological capabilities throug…
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PPP 428 | How a Navy SEAL Commander Can Help You Unlock Optimal Team Performance, with Rich Diviney
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Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Rich Diviney, a retired Navy SEAL commander, about his book, The Attributes: 25 Drivers of Optimal Performance. Rich shares his insights on the difference between attributes and skills, the concept of optimal performance, and how understanding these attributes can help build high-performing teams. They also …
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Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power SkillsHey, IMPACT Driver! A dear friend read me a passage from a book that made me think of you. It was about problem-solving and knowing what you should and shouldn’t own. Delivery leaders often feel powerless over problems they think …
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PPP 427 | Why Attachment Theory is a Game-Changer for Leading Teams and Projects, with Dr. Judy Ho
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Summary In this episode, Andy speaks with Dr. Judy Ho, a clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, about her new book, The New Rules of Attachment: How to Heal Your Relationships, Reparent Your Inner Child, and Secure Your Life Vision . Seriously? Attachment theory? Reparenting your inner child? What does this have to do with leading teams and proje…
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PPP 426 | Sal Khan on AI’s Role in Education and Project Management
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Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, about his new book
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265: Reimagine Your Templates with Dawn Mahan
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Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business AcumenHi, IMPACT Driver! I know, I know, as much as I tell you NOT to make your focus the templates and tools (or dare I say the "F-word" forms), you DO need them. However, I do want you to consider how YOU think AND how you talk abo…
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#138 | Navigating IT Leadership with Katherine Maxey: Insights from a 30-Year Career
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In this episode, we sit down with Katherine Maxey, Vice President of Information Technology at Enviva. With over 30 years of experience across manufacturing, retail, and the U.S. government sectors, Katherine shares her wealth of knowledge and experiences from her dynamic career. Join us as we delve into her journey from a Project Manager to a seni…
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PPP 425 | Achieving Low-Stress Success in Project Management, with author James Louttit
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Summary In this conversation, Andy interviews James Louttit about his book Leading Impactful Teams: Achieving Low-Stress Success in Project Management. They discuss the challenges of leading projects and teams and what it means to be an impactful project manager. James introduces the SAVE meeting facilitation technique and discusses prioritizing va…
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Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Business AcumenHi, IMPACT Driver! How Clearly Do Your Executives Understand the Value You Drive in Your Organization? Is your role in accelerating strategy delivery clearly defined in a way both you and your stakeholders can simply describe? …
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