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S1.E26. Melicia Grant on The Strategic Role of the Chief Project Officer
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In this insightful episode of The PMO Community Podcast, we’re joined by Melicia Grant, a project management thought leader with over 15 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industries. Melicia, who holds a Master of Science in Computer-Based Management Information Systems and multiple PMI certifications, shares her expertise on the rising importance of the Chief Project Officer (CPO) role.
Throughout the episode, we cover critical topics such as:
- [2:52] The rise of the Chief Project Officer (CPO) role and why organizations need a dedicated CPO to oversee project portfolios.
- [4:18] Case studies from Bombardier and the Australian Government Department of Defence, demonstrating how the CPO transformed project outcomes.
- [8:20] Challenges organizations face when adopting the CPO role, including concerns of redundancy and overlap with other executive roles, and how to overcome them.
- [10:48] The standardization of project management practices and how it contributes to better project outcomes across industries.
- [12:40] The evolution of project management from an operational function to a strategic one, and what the future holds for the CPO role.
- [15:32] How the CPO approaches risk management at an enterprise-wide level, providing a broader perspective on identifying and mitigating risks.
Melicia’s passion for advancing project management shines through as she shares valuable insights, case studies, and actionable strategies for implementing the CPO role. Whether you're a project management professional or a business leader, this episode provides a wealth of knowledge on the strategic value of the CPO in today's organizations.
#ChiefProjectOfficer #ProjectManagement #PMOLeadership #RiskManagement #StrategicAlignment #ProjectSuccess #Standardization #EnterpriseRisk #CPOInsights #BusinessLeadership #CaseStudies #FutureOfPMOs #PodcastEpisode #PMOCommunity #ProjectOutcomes
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Manage episode 446327764 series 3576686
In this insightful episode of The PMO Community Podcast, we’re joined by Melicia Grant, a project management thought leader with over 15 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industries. Melicia, who holds a Master of Science in Computer-Based Management Information Systems and multiple PMI certifications, shares her expertise on the rising importance of the Chief Project Officer (CPO) role.
Throughout the episode, we cover critical topics such as:
- [2:52] The rise of the Chief Project Officer (CPO) role and why organizations need a dedicated CPO to oversee project portfolios.
- [4:18] Case studies from Bombardier and the Australian Government Department of Defence, demonstrating how the CPO transformed project outcomes.
- [8:20] Challenges organizations face when adopting the CPO role, including concerns of redundancy and overlap with other executive roles, and how to overcome them.
- [10:48] The standardization of project management practices and how it contributes to better project outcomes across industries.
- [12:40] The evolution of project management from an operational function to a strategic one, and what the future holds for the CPO role.
- [15:32] How the CPO approaches risk management at an enterprise-wide level, providing a broader perspective on identifying and mitigating risks.
Melicia’s passion for advancing project management shines through as she shares valuable insights, case studies, and actionable strategies for implementing the CPO role. Whether you're a project management professional or a business leader, this episode provides a wealth of knowledge on the strategic value of the CPO in today's organizations.
#ChiefProjectOfficer #ProjectManagement #PMOLeadership #RiskManagement #StrategicAlignment #ProjectSuccess #Standardization #EnterpriseRisk #CPOInsights #BusinessLeadership #CaseStudies #FutureOfPMOs #PodcastEpisode #PMOCommunity #ProjectOutcomes
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