Reflecting on Impact: Lessons from PMI & PMO Global Alliance – 5 Years After the Lockdown
Mark Burnett—The Ambidextrous PM
I empower your projects to navigate unexpected challenges, your leadership teams to overcome setbacks, and transform your small to medium-sized business (SMEs) from adversity to impact.
At The Ambidextrous Project Manager? , we believe that impact extends beyond projects—it’s about empowering people, sharing knowledge, and shaping the future. Our journey with the Project Management Institute and the PMOGA - PMO Global Alliance Americo Pinto has been nothing short of transformational, reinforcing the power of collaboration, innovation, and leadership in driving global change.
?? Lessons from the Frontline of Global Project Management
?? #PMOsHackingCovid19 – Winning Solutions in a Time of Crisis When the world was hit by an unprecedented pandemic, project leaders came together. We had the privilege of mentoring a team that placed 1st in the PMOsHackingCovid19 Hackathon, where we designed creative, real-world solutions that were immediately applied by 500+ professionals across 83+ countries and five continents to help businesses navigate the crisis. This experience proved that when global minds unite, resilient and impactful solutions emerge.
?? Shaping the Future of Project Learning Selected as a PMI Advanced Learning (PAL) Pilot Tester, we worked alongside 100+ global experts to develop a cutting-edge, immersive learning platform that provided project managers with a safe space to fail, learn, and grow. This initiative was about learning through experience, giving project managers opportunities to refine their skills through realistic simulations.
?? Contributing to the PMO Global Awards As an active committee member of the PMO Global Awards, we had the privilege of evaluating top-performing PMOs from 64 countries across 5 continents. Reviewing detailed case studies and assessing PMO performance reinforced the importance of strategic alignment, resilience, and innovation in delivering world-class project outcomes.
?? Testing and Validating Industry Standards As a PMO Certified Practitioner (PMO-CP)? Pilot Tester, we contributed to the development of PMI’s newest certification, ensuring that project professionals worldwide gain the tools needed to set up and manage successful PMOs. This was a powerful experience, helping to shape a program that is now guiding project professionals toward excellence.
?? The Bigger Picture: Why This Work Matters
Volunteering isn’t just about giving back—it’s about growing, leading, and shaping the future of the industry. Through these initiatives, we’ve had the honor of working with top industry leaders, evaluating game-changing strategies, and helping businesses redefine project success.
The PMO Global Alliance and PMI communities are not just evolving—they’re revolutionizing how impact is created. Whether it’s guiding organizations through crises, developing groundbreaking training programs, or mentoring the next generation of project leaders, every contribution fuels the greater mission of building stronger, smarter, and more resilient project management ecosystems.
?? Moving Forward: The Future of Project Excellence
At The Ambidextrous Project Manager, we’re committed to leveraging global insights, fostering ambidextrous leadership, and turning project challenges into opportunities. As we continue collaborating with industry leaders, the focus remains on empowering teams, fostering resilience, and driving strategic transformation.
?? How can we collaborate to redefine project success? Let’s connect and make an impact—together.
Director-Amadeus Labs ? PMOGA South Asia Hub Lead ? PMI Volunteer
2 周Congrats Mark , what a journey indeed ! Mark Burnett
It was a great honour to me as well got a chance with you all as a Judging committee member on 2023 & 2024 Americo Pinto Thanks for giving opportunities ??
PMOGA Managing Director at PMI. Leading the world's largest global community of PMOs and PMO professionals at the Project Management Institute.
3 周That’s a fantastic journey, Mark, and I’m happy to remember that. I’m grateful for your continued support and glad about your outstanding achievements. By the way, this year, the PMO Hackathon will be back in a revamped, expanded, and even more impactful version. It would be a pleasure to have you on board! ??