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Strategy is just planning for IMPACT. This is what PMO leaders do night in and night out: plan, prioritize, and align across the portfolio. That alone is influencing strategy.  

So if PMO leaders are experts in strategy, why are they still left out of strategic conversations? 

In this week’s episode of the PMO Strategies Podcast, I break down why the word “strategy” feels intimidating, why that belief holds teams back, and how to translate your daily work into the language executives expect. 

This episode is a practical guide for PMO and strategy leaders who want to lead the conversation with clarity and make the plan deliver real business value. 

What You'll Learn:  

• Why “strategy” always comes back to a plan, and how to say that in plain language 
• How to explain strategy as planning for IMPACT in terms your executives respect 
• The role strategy plays in cutting projects, surfacing bottlenecks, and aligning capacity 
• How to walk in prepared with two questions that change the room 
• What to change in planning sessions so you shift from status to choices 
• The simple language to claim your seat at the table and drive the conversation 

👉 Press play to learn how to recognize your planning as strategy, claim your seat at the table, and lead decisions that drive IMPACT. 

P.S. If your PMO is still chasing tasks instead of driving strategy, it’s time for a reset. Join me October 15-16 for the IMPACT Engine Practitioner Course—a live, virtual two-day certification program designed to help you deliver real business value, not just reports. Seats are limited, so reserve yours now. 

P.P.S. There's Still Time to Celebrate The IMPACT Engine Book One-Year Anniversary! Visit The IMPACT Engine book anniversary page to check out the book specials, freebies, enter the giveaway, and see what makes the IMPACT Engine System unlike anything else. Whether you’ve been with us from the very beginning or are just discovering the movement, today’s the perfect time to celebrate with us. 

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Warmly,

Laura Barnard

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