278: From Struggles to Success: Samantha’s PMO Journey

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 who faced this very challenge. She quickly learned that success in a PMO isn’t about the templates and processes—it’s about solving the right problems and delivering results that matter to your stakeholders.   💡 Key takeaway: The true value of a PMO lies in driving business outcomes, not just enforcing compliance. Tune in to hear Samantha’s journey, and discover how you can shift your focus to align with what really matters for your organization. 🚀   🎧 Listen now!   📚 Grab your copy of The IMPACT Engine book.   Accelerate your IMPACT!   P.S. – Don’t let your PMO be seen as a roadblock! Discover how to deliver real results that make an IMPACT. 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