DiscoverPMO Strategies328: The 3 Stages of PMO Leadership Growth
328: The 3 Stages of PMO Leadership Growth

328: The 3 Stages of PMO Leadership Growth

Update: 2025-10-05
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Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!

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Growth in a PMO career often gets measured by titles or the size of the portfolio you manage. But in reality, leadership growth is about making the right shifts at the right time. 

If you’ve been delivering results but still feel stuck, it’s not because you lack talent. It’s because every stage of your career calls for a different focus. Without making those shifts, you can stall out before you reach your full potential. The constant activity, the heavy processes, the endless reporting—that’s the friction. And friction keeps you from leading at the level you’re capable of. 

In this episode, I’ll walk you through the three stages of PMO leadership growth, what to focus on in each one, and how to make each transition without burning out. You’ll see where you are now, what to stop doing, and what to lean into so you can lead with clarity and create lasting IMPACT.  

 

You'll Learn:  

  • The three key stages most PMO leaders move through. 
  • How to shift from order taker to IMPACT Driver. 
  • Why centering your PMO on business value changes your visibility. 
  • The leadership moves that turn ownership into true influence. 
  • How to focus on what matters most right now so you can transition smoothly. 


👉 Press play to find out where you are in your leadership journey and what to focus on next to move from projects to power. 

 

P.S. Featured Resource: If you’re focused on building a PMO that actually moves the business forward, download The Case for a Strategy-Driven PMO. It’s a quick, practical guide to help you build an executive-ready business case and define the outcomes your leaders care about most. And, when you download the resource, you’ll be on the list for an invitation for a one hour live session where I will walk you through the Strategy-Driven PMO Canvas. Download the guide.

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Warmly,

Laura Barnard

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328: The 3 Stages of PMO Leadership Growth

328: The 3 Stages of PMO Leadership Growth