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PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen

We’ve all been told that the safest hire is the one with the most experience. 

But here’s the truth: experience doesn’t guarantee IMPACT. 

In this episode, I challenge the old belief that more experience automatically makes a better hire. I share a story from a PMO leader who kept meeting senior candidates with impressive résumés—people who loved their methodology but couldn’t flex with modern, collaborative ways of working. Some wouldn’t move forward without every document perfectly approved. Others resisted iterative planning altogether. 

Sound familiar? Experience is valuable, but mindset wins every time. 

What You'll Learn:  

✅ Why the “more experience, better hire” belief breaks down 

✅ The real pros and cons of hiring experienced PMs 

✅ The strengths and gaps of junior and mid-level PMs 

✅ The traits to hire for, including the IMPACT Driver mindset and outcome focus 

✅ Interview questions that reveal adaptability, judgment, and value-driven thinking 

👉 Press play to learn how to hire for the future, not the past. 

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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