Weekly Roundup: The PMO Must Evolve
A weeklong look at how PMOs stay relevant, adapt, and sometimes end on purpose
We started the week with a bold statement:
PMOs are like sharks. If they stop moving, they stop breathing.
That line set the tone for a week of content focused on what happens when PMOs stay still, and what it takes to keep them alive and relevant.
This Week's Highlights:
📄 Monday Article: Adapt or Be Replaced
We kicked off with a deep dive into why PMOs must evolve with the business. From temporary structures to strategy-aligned engines, the PMOs that thrive are built to move. 📝 Read here
🎥 Tuesday Video: The PMO That Pivoted to Enterprise Enablement
We shared the story of a PMO that started with delivery oversight but evolved into a central enabler for enterprise strategy. A real-world example of what happens when a PMO delivers successfully and is invited to step up. 🎥 Watch here
📄 Wednesday Article: What Happens When the PMO Stops Fitting
PMOs rarely fail overnight. They drift into irrelevance when they don’t adapt to shifting signals such as strategy pivots, leadership changes, or delivery outcomes. This post explored what to watch for and how to lead through it. 📝 Read here
🎥 Thursday Video: When PMOs End, That’s Not Failure
A short story from a national initiative where the PMO was purpose-built, delivered the mission, and closed with clarity. The takeaway is simple. Not all PMOs are meant to last forever, some are meant to succeed and sunset. 🎥 Watch here
🎧 Throwback Episode: When IQ Matters More Than EQ
We revisited a debate episode on whether emotional intelligence is enough to lead projects, or if sometimes, you need pure analytical brainpower to get the job done. 🎧 Listen here
3 Signals From the Week
PMOs that don’t adapt get sidelined. Often quietly.
Ending a PMO isn’t always failure. Sometimes it’s fulfillment.
The best PMOs are built to evolve, not to last.
Your Turn
What’s one moment where your PMO had to evolve? Or a time when you realized your model no longer fit?
Reply back or leave a comment. And if you know a PMO leader navigating big shifts right now, share this with them.