For many executives, the project management office (PMO) is both an essential capability and a potential liability. When it’s operating well, the right PMO model keeps the organization moving. But when its structure and portfolio isn’t aligned with strategy, it can quickly become a drag on growth and day-to-day operations. The question for 2026 isn’t…
Strategy execution shouldn’t feel like chaos.But when priorities pull in different directions and no one sees the full picture,that’s exactly what it turns into. You should know, you’re not the only one dealing with this.Most teams are feeling it.The pressure to drive change is everywhere.And it’s grinding down productivity, outcomes, and morale. You know what’s behind it:Poor…
Maintaining a high-performance project management office is be a drag. Forget, for a moment, about all the wide-ranging people issues or the constant requests flooding your inbox and the endless staffing rollercoaster to meet demand – it can also be a huge drain on your budget dragging down your entire portfolio. Fortunately, there’s another option…
Turning strategy into real, measurable results remains one of the hardest challenges for executive teams. For credit unions, where growth must align with mission and member value, effective strategy execution is essential—not optional. Yet, a PwC study found that only 2.5% of organizations complete all their strategic initiatives successfully (PwC Strategy& Survey, 2023). The gap…
Continuous learning ensures project teams remain agile in the face of evolving delivery frameworks and technologies. For instance, with the growing adoption of AI-driven analytics and predictive modeling in portfolio management, upskilling PMO staff has become an operational necessity. As Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez, author of The Project Revolution, notes, “Project management has moved from an execution…
A simple head-to-head way to create executable order, capture the why, and move fast. I used to hit the same wall most executive leaders do. Every quarter we’d walk into planning with more work than people. Every strategy had a sponsor. Every initiative promised value. We’d leave with notes and a bigger parking lot, not…
When projects close on time and within budget, success seems straightforward. Yet, those metrics alone rarely tell the full story. Executives increasingly ask a tougher question: What value did this project actually deliver? Measuring project value realization moves beyond delivery metrics to quantify tangible and strategic outcomes. A 2023 PwC survey found that only 33%…
What is Strategy Execution? Strategy execution refers to the implementation of a strategic plan that an organization has designed to achieve its long-term goals and objectives. This process involves translating strategic plans into actionable tasks and ensuring that all elements of the organization are aligned to deliver the desired outcomes. Effective strategy execution can significantly…
