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PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen

Ponder this - “Are you running a project or running a business?”

Most project managers never ask that question. They track tasks, manage timelines, and report status. Meanwhile, executives are quietly asking a different question: does this person understand how the business works?

I had an incredible conversation with Eddie Monroe, CEO of CCE Business Solutions, about what it really means to think and lead an entrepreneur inside a project or PMO role. Eddie founded CCE in 2022 on two non-negotiable principles: culture and customer experience. Those are not soft skills. Those are survival skills for project leaders who want a seat at the table.

What You Will Learn

How executives view PMO leaders and what they expect
The three intangibles Eddie looks for when hiring project leaders
How financial acumen separates good PMO leaders from great ones
Why 51% of PMOs shut down within 3 years and how to avoid that fate

Press play and hear how project leaders who think like entrepreneurs stop getting managed out and start getting promoted up.

Connect with Eddie Monroe on LinkedIn

Website: CCE Business Solutions

Email: emonroe@ccebusiness.com

Book: Your Career Will... Valuable Insight On What To Expect

Free 90-Minute PMO Workshop: Mention PMO Strategies when you reach out to Eddie Monroe to claim your free session, plus a complimentary 45-minute PMO Strategic Roadmap Session for your leadership team.

P.S. Many PMOs are working harder than ever and still struggling to earn the support needed to THRIVE, not just survive. The problem often isn’t the effort. It’s resistance, lack of engagement, and poor results. If you want to rebuild credibility with your executives and stakeholders FAST, the PMO Rescue Webinar walks through how to identify where your PMO is off track and shift to create immediate IMPACT. Learn more and register now.

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Laura Barnard

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361: The Entrepreneurial Mindset Every PMO Leader Needs Right Now with Eddie Monroe

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361: The Entrepreneurial Mindset Every PMO Leader Needs Right Now with Eddie Monroe