Accelerating PMO Performance: A Proven Framework for Strategy IMPACT

Speakers

Laura Barnard, PMP, CAL, Prosci, IES is the Founder and CEO of PMO Strategies and author of The IMPACT Engine: Accelerating Strategy Delivery for PMO and Transformation Leaders. Recognized as the 2021 World PMO Influencer of the Year, she has nearly three decades of experience helping organizations close the strategy-to-execution gap. Laura is also host of the PMO Strategies Podcast and Co-Founder of Project Management for Change, where she champions raising the profile of project management worldwide.

Stuart helps PMO and portfolio leaders build strategy-aligned portfolios and prove ROI. A guest lecturer on project prioritization at the University of Oxford, he speaks widely on killing pet projects, focusing investment on value, and using decision science (AHP) to make clear, defensible choices.
About this webinar
At the heart of every project and portfolio lies a single purpose: to deliver business value. Yet too many PMOs get trapped in process, tools, and reporting—while missing the real opportunity to accelerate strategy delivery.
In this engaging session, Laura Barnard shares the proven system she has developed over nearly three decades helping organizations transform their PMOs into true value engines. Together with Stuart Easton, Laura explores how to close the strategy‑to‑execution gap, build credibility with executives, and earn that seat at the leadership table.
What you'll learn
- Why the PMO’s real job is to maximize return on the portfolio of projects.
- How mindset shifts unlock faster results and stronger executive support.
- The six stages of the IMPACT Engine System and how they drive measurable outcomes.
- Practical “secret ingredients” drawn from years of real‑world PMO transformations.
Expect a session that’s both inspiring and practical—equipping PMO and transformation leaders with the insights, tools, and confidence to drive greater impact without the usual frustration and overwhelm.