Behind The Scenes of Transformation

7 - Strategic Preparedness Part 2

S2 E7: Part two of my two-part conversation with Fadi Bayoud about Strategic Preparedness. We leverage his insights in the ACE industry for applicability to all organisations where strategy is key. We continue on the following points: [0:13] How can project management professionals make a difference in the creation of a strategic portfolio? [8:20] Lessons learned in the AEC industry [14:58] Final thought Did you enjoy this episode? Get in touch: https://ricbos.com⁠ [https://ricbos.com/] . Get to know Fadi better: https://www.strategic-anchors.com [https://www.strategic-anchors.com/]and https://www.linkedin.com/in/fadi-bayoud/  #podcast #career #pmo #projectmanagement #programmanagement #programmemanagement #portfoliomanagement #strategy #governance #changemanagement #gestiondeprojet #projektleitung #transformation #leadership #softskills #hiring 4EYKO2TV9FMKYVRJ

6 - Strategic Preparedness Part 1

S2 E6: This first of two parts with Fadi Bayoud is a deep-dive into the importance of Strategic Preparedness. We leverage his insights in the ACS industry for applicability to all organisations where strategy is key. The two systems which work together, corporate-based and project-based, are investigated in depth. More highlights: [03:08] Is there a problem with strategy? [11:12] Executing the strategy [13:42] Project portfolio management [21:41] Predicting the future Part two is covered in S2 E7. Did you enjoy this episode? Get in touch: https://ricbos.com⁠ [https://ricbos.com/] . Get to know Fadi better: https://www.strategic-anchors.com [https://www.strategic-anchors.com/]and https://www.linkedin.com/in/fadi-bayoud/  #podcast #career #pmo #projectmanagement #programmanagement #programmemanagement #portfoliomanagement #strategy #governance #changemanagement #gestiondeprojet #projektleitung #transformation #leadership #softskills #hiring 4EYKO2TV9FMKYVRJ

5 - Digital Transformation Programmes

S2 E5: My conversation with Paul Meredith about Digital Transformation Programmes focuses on the difficulty they have with being done properly. Although he is well versed in the the technical aspects of such programmes, Paul focuses here on the key human aspects of complex programmes, without which success remains a dream. Particularly exciting to hear is his recent involvement with the high-stakes start-up-to-scale-up area. More highlights: [3:12] How do businesses waste time and money on digital transformation? [8:40] Why do organisations remain hyper-focused on the tech stack? [13:04] People’s natural resistance to change [17:08] The biggest impediment to FinTechs scaling up and staying on track?  [19:40] Final thought Did you enjoy this episode? Get in touch: https://ricbos.com⁠ [https://ricbos.com/] . Get to know Paul better: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmeredith2/ #podcast #career #pmo #projectmanagement #programmanagement #programmemanagement #portfoliomanagement #changemanagement #gestiondeprojet #projektleitung #transformation #leadership #softskills #hiring 4EYKO2TV9FMKYVRJ

4 - Strategic Planning & Execution

S2 E4: Speaking with Ethan Schwaber on the subject of Strategic Pllanning & Execution, we confront theory with reality. He has built top-performing PMOs and has a track record of driving strategic impact, improving margins and enhancing client and employee satisfaction. Ethan recently co-developed and delivered the PMO Business Practitioner Certification Programme alongside five global PMO experts. The main points we cover are: [2:53] What is strategic planning? [6:15] How many ways to do execution well? [10:11] What about soft skills? [20:24] Which hard skills are important? [23:38] How does Agile fit into strategic planning? [27:24] Final thought Did you enjoy this episode? Get in touch: https://ricbos.com⁠ [https://ricbos.com/] . Get to know Ethan better: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanschwaber/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanschwaber/] . #podcast #career #pmo #projectmanagement #programmanagement #programmemanagement #portfoliomanagement #changemanagement #gestiondeprojet #projektleitung #transformation #leadership #softskills #hiring 4EYKO2TV9FMKYVRJ

3 - Enterprise PMOs

S2 E3: Today I speak with Demi Anderson as we go behind the scenes of the Enterprise PMO – EPMO. Demi has three decades of experience in project, programme, and portfolio management and delivery, spanning a number of industries over four global regions. She has established and led high-impact PMOs and delivered strategic solutions. Demi also serves as a judging committee member for the PMO Global Alliance, further underscoring her thought leadership. We go into the subject with the following questions: [3:47] Why are PMOs the latest craze? [8:41] What proportion of PMOs are supportive, controlling, directive? [13:51] Is a Portfolio Management Office the same as an EPMO? [19:35] How does Enterprise Project Governance fit into the picture? [23:39] Why are some firms slow to set up an EPMO? [32:39] Final thought Did you enjoy this episode? Follow us and leave a review! Get in touch: https://ricbos.com⁠ [https://ricbos.com/] . Get to know Demi better: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demi-anderson/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/demi-anderson/] and the PMO Global Alliance: https://pmoga.pmi.org [https://pmoga.pmi.org/] #podcast #career #pmo #projectmanagement #programmanagement #programmemanagement #portfoliomanagement #changemanagement #gestiondeprojet #projektleitung #transformation #leadership #softskills #hiring 4EYKO2TV9FMKYVRJ