Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers!

PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen

It’s time to end the turf war between product and project teams — and start building a system where both can win.

In this episode, I’m outlining the exact steps to design a shared operating model that aligns product vision with delivery excellence. No more choosing sides. No more reorgs without results. Just a clear, practical path to accelerated strategy delivery.

Learn to identify the key differences that make each role valuable — and show you how to turn tension into momentum, mismatched cadences into flow, and disconnected outputs into measurable outcomes.

If your organization is serious about driving strategy forward, this episode is your blueprint.

What You'll Learn:

Why role confusion is wrecking your delivery speed
How to co-create a delivery system — not just a plan
The mindset shift from activity tracking to outcome delivery
Ways to synchronize cadences and unify communication
Why product–project tension isn’t a problem — it’s rocket fuel
How shared wins create lasting IMPACT across the business

👉 Press play to learn how to align product and project teams around one system, one voice, and one mission.

P.S. The IMPACT Insiders Book Club is so much more than reading a book — it's a movement. Join us for live calls, deep conversations, and a behind-the-scenes look at how to create real change with The IMPACT Engine. It’s completely free — grab your seat now and don’t miss what’s next.

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Warmly,

Laura Barnard

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311: How Project and Product Teams Work Together

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311: How Project and Product Teams Work Together