Speaking
Keynotes and Talks That Give Teams a System, Not Just Inspiration
Change should feel repeatable, not random. My talks teach simple rhythms, clean decision forums, and a clear path from PMO basics to a working TMO. Your team leaves with tools they can use the same day.
What Audiences Gain
- A plain-language operating system: Rhythm · Decisions · Value
- Practical tools: agendas, one-page brief, portfolio view, decision rights
- A clear next step: start with Foundations, mature the PMO, or pilot a TMO
Ideal for: leadership teams, PMO/TMO leaders, strategy and operations, product and IT managers.
Signature Keynotes
1) Project System Starter: One Door In, One Brief, One Portfolio
Hook: Status isn’t a decision, scattered starts kill flow. Put a lightweight system in place that moves work every week.
You’ll learn:
- How to design a single intake with clear prioritization rules
- How to use a one-page brief to surface value, risk, and next steps
- How to run weekly standups and a single portfolio view to drive real tradeoffs
Takeaway: The Project System Starter Pack (intake form, one-page brief template, standup agenda, portfolio checklist, mini runbook)
2) PMO in 30 Days: From Status to Portfolio Control
Hook: Status is not a decision. Portfolio control is.
You’ll learn:
- Intake that stops ad-hoc starts
- A one-page brief to force value and risk into view
- A simple portfolio view and cadence calendar
Takeaway: PMO starter checklist and a sample governance calendar
3) From PMO to TMO: Build the Operating System for Transformation
Hook: Transformation is a capability, not a project.
You’ll learn:
- The four-phase lifecycle: Assess, Align, Execute, Sustain
- Decision forums that cut decision latency
- Monthly evidence reviews that keep value visible
Takeaway: TMO pilot playcard and evidence review template
4) Decision Ecosystem: How to Cut Time-to-Decision
Hook: If every meeting ends with “let’s circle back,” you have a decision problem.
You’ll learn:
- Where decisions live and who owns them
- Inputs that count and rules of the road
- Escalation that works without drama
Takeaway: Decision forum agenda and rights map
5) Readiness Gates That Prevent Rework
Hook: A real gate is a short pause with the right evidence.
You’ll learn:
- People, process, data, and tech checks that fit in your weekly rhythm
- Go / no-go patterns that protect the brand
- How to track and close actions on time
Takeaway: Readiness gate checklist
Formats
- Keynote (30–60 minutes)
- Executive briefing (60–90 minutes)
- Workshop (2–4 hours) with live build of your rhythm, brief, or portfolio view
- Panel moderation or fireside chat
Virtual or in-person. Slides are clean. Tools are simple. Q&A encouraged.
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