S1.E23. Joseph Fernandes on Transforming Teams and Securing Executive Support

In this episode of The PMO Community Podcast, we are joined by Joseph Fernandes, a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM) with over two decades of experience in the public and private sectors. Joseph is an expert in building high-performance teams, transforming project management practices, and fostering executive support for strategic initiatives. In this insightful conversation, Joseph shares his strategies for creating psychological safety, promoting team synergy, and aligning project goals with organizational objectives.

Key Topics Discussed:

• How to build high-performance teams and the role of the PMO in driving this transformation.
• The importance of executive support and how to get the C-suite to champion high-performing teams.
• Differences in building high-performance teams in volunteer versus corporate environments.
• How to apply Theory of Constraints and Agile methodologies in team-building.
• The evolving role of PMO leaders in a world of remote work and digital transformation.

Timeline:

• 00:00 – Introduction to Joseph Fernandes and his background in project management.
• 02:16 – Building high-performance teams: How the PMO played a crucial role in transforming a disjointed team.
• 08:55 – Securing executive support: Strategies to get the C-suite to champion high-performance teams.
• 11:40 – The difference in building high-performance teams in volunteer teams vs. corporate teams.
• 14:00 – Using Theory of Constraints and Agile methodologies to drive team performance.
• 18:00 – The role of PMO leaders in adapting to trends like remote work and digital transformation.

Hashtags:

#PMO #ProjectManagement #HighPerformanceTeams #Agile #CPO #ExecutiveSupport #RemoteWork #DigitalTransformation #Podcast