About this episode

Eddie Monroe discusses the entrepreneurial mindset necessary for PMO leaders to thrive in their roles.

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

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