Laura Barnard
Chief IMPACT Driver at PMO Strategies
Best-selling author of IMPACT Engine, Laura Barnard, is also CEO of PMO Strategies. She coaches PMO leaders around the world to massively increase the impact of their portfolios. Laura is also a regular speaker at international project management conferences and has published leading articles on CIO Magazine and other top-tier sites.
Presentation- KEYNOTE: The One Shift That Changes Everything
What if everything you thought led to success was actually holding you back? It’s not about working harder, delivering more projects, or following every best practice perfectly. In fact, this one shift might turn everything you know about success upside down. The professionals who understand this become the go-to leaders in their companies. The ones who don’t? They keep wondering why their value isn’t being recognized. Whether you’re managing projects, running a PMO, or driving business transformation, this shift will elevate your IMPACT, accelerate your career growth, and make you indispensable to your organization. It will change how you apply everything you learn at this conference and how you position yourself in your organization moving forward. This is the shift that changes everything. Want to know what it is? There’s only one way to find out. Be in the room.
Learn & Apply- WORKSHOP: From Execution to IMPACT: Elevating PMOs, Project Managers, and Transformation Leaders to Drive Business Value
Most PMOs and project leaders are stuck in execution mode—delivering projects on time and on budget but struggling to prove their true value to the organization. The reality is that project success isn’t about deliverables; it’s about business outcomes. To secure your seat at the leadership table, you must evolve from managing tasks to driving strategic IMPACT.