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Agile Ideas#156 | There’s No ‘I’ in PMO: Team Dynamics and Leadership with Bill DowDiscover the key to transforming your Project Management Office (PMO) in this insightful episode featuring Bill Dow, an industry authority with decades of experience. In our engaging conversation, Bill unveils actionable strategies to elevate your PMO from merely functioning to flourishing. We dive deep into the critical elements of defining service offerings, crafting effective roadmaps, and maintaining robust relationships between project management and change management.Bill shares the invaluable “5% rule” for process improvement, guiding listeners on embedding these practices into their teams' performance. We also touch on the dynamics of managing a remote PMO, emphasizing the importance of f...2025-03-1752 minAgile Ideas#150 | Bridging the Gap: Aligning Change Management and PMO for Optimal PerformanceIn this episode, we explore the dynamic relationship between change management and PMO alignment. Discover why synchronising these two functions is pivotal for successful organisational change and project outcomes. We discuss the benefits of alignment, common challenges, and proven strategies to achieve harmony between change management and the PMO. With insights from real-world case studies and personal anecdotes, this episode provides actionable advice on integrating these roles to enhance efficiency and drive innovation. Tune in to learn how to navigate the complexities of change and project management in today’s fast-paced business environment.Book yo...2024-12-2314 minAgile Ideas#148 | PMO Trends 2025: Future-Proofing Your Project Office - BONUS EPISODEWhat if Project Management Offices (PMOs) are the unsung heroes of organizational success in a post-pandemic world? This episode promises to unlock insights into how global events have reshaped PMOs, emphasizing their growing significance, and why your contribution to this field matters now more than ever.As we navigate through anticipated PMO trends for 2025, discover the transformative power of AI and hybrid models in strategic alignment and agile delivery. We share real-world experiences of companies grappling with visibility and alignment issues, illustrating the necessity for PMOs to step into strategic roles. Learn how sustainability and social responsibility...2024-12-0354 min
Agile Ideas#137 | Mapping the Path to Success: Capability Assessments and Strategic PlanningIn this episode, we delve into the critical process of capability assessments and why it's essential for organisational growth. Understanding where your business stands is the first step to crafting a strategic plan that drives success. Join us as we explore practical tips, tricks, and real-life anecdotes on conducting effective capability assessments, setting realistic goals, and implementing actionable plans to propel your business forward. Whether you're a seasoned executive or a budding entrepreneur, this episode offers valuable insights to enhance your strategic planning efforts.Book your discovery assessment here: https://agilemanagementoffice.com/discovery-assessment/ 2024-07-0718 minAgile Ideas#133 | Empowering Transformation, Mindset Shifts and Cultural Diversity with Jess TayelEmbark on a journey with Jess Tayel and Fatimah Abbouchi, a seasoned change and transformation thought leader boasting 25 years of global experience. Having worked in 15 countries and collaborated with esteemed organisations such as Google, Boeing, and Apple, Jess brings a wealth of insight into the intricacies of driving change across diverse cultural landscapes. Throughout her career spanning a myriad of industries and cultures, Jess has honed her expertise in empowering transformation leaders and teams to unlock the full potential of change initiatives. With a mission centred around bringing mastery, influence, and growth to change and transformation leaders, Jess's passion...2024-04-0844 minAgile Ideas#131 | Practical Insights from Experts in Project Management - Panel at The PMO Leader 2023 Conference - with 4 expert speakersJoin Fatimah Abbouchi in this panel discussion about practical insights on project management at The PMO Leader 2023 Global Conference. The speakers included Julie Oliver, Mark Abdelmalek, David Lathbury, and Vladimir Pacheco.Key topics included the evolving landscape of project management methodologies, timeless principles for project success, effective risk management through assessment and mitigation, fostering collaboration and communication within diverse or distributed teams, and the value of certifications in advancing project management careers. Additionally, panelists shared experiences of adaptability in navigating unforeseen changes, approaches to resource allocation and prioritisation, lessons learned from project challenges, and perspectives on emerging...2024-03-1243 minAgile Ideas#130 | Stakeholder Success Demystified - Panel at The PMO Leader 2023 Conference - with 4 expert speakersJoin Fatimah Abbouchi in this panel discussion on stakeholder success at The PMO Leader 2023 Global Conference. The speakers included Divya Pasupuleti, Lucy Grierson, Craig Wilson, and Amanda Oakenfull. They delved into effective stakeholder management within project management, emphasising the importance of understanding and meeting stakeholders' needs for project success and tangible benefits. Discussions highlighted strategies such as active engagement, clear communication, and proactive stakeholder identification as essential for fostering trust and ensuring positive outcomes throughout the project lifecycle. Panelists shared insights into tailoring engagement approaches to address diverse stakeholder interests and expectations, while also exploring...2024-02-2745 minAgile Ideas#129 | Agile in Governance with Fatimah Abbouchi at The PMO Leader 2023 Global ConferenceAt The PMO Leader 2023 Global Conference, Fatimah Abbouchi, CEO of Agile Management Office, presented the transformative potential of using agile principles with traditional governance frameworks under the theme "Putting Agile into Governance." Addressing key questions on the intersection of agility and governance, Fatimah provided insightful perspectives and practical examples. From elucidating the meaning of Agile governance to navigating its integration within diverse industries, attendees gained profound insights into the delicate balance between structure and adaptability.Drawing from her extensive experience, Fatimah articulated strategies for fostering cultural shifts, optimising communication channels, and refining metrics to harmonise w...2024-02-0816 min
Agile Ideas#120 | The Power of Teamwork, Agile, and Mindfulness with Kathy BerkidgeIn the fast-paced world of today's businesses, achieving success requires a holistic approach that brings together the best elements of teamwork, agile methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and mindfulness. Join us for an enlightening podcast episode where we delve deeper into what it means to be mindful, being and doing agile and enhancing productivity. With a background in software development, Kathy is an agile BA professional with over 30 years of experience in I.T. She provides business analysis and agile training and consulting services to many organisations in a variety of industries, as well as speaks internationally on...2023-09-1949 min
Agile Ideas#117 | 7 Lessons from 7 Years in BusinessIn this episode, we explore the past seven years of Fatimah's entrepreneurial endeavours. As the CEO of AMO and a mental health ambassador, she shares her valuable insights and key lessons learned along the way. Whether you're aspiring to start your own business or seeking inspiration from a thriving entrepreneur, this blog post offers a captivating account of AMO's transformation from a bootstrapped venture to a big success. Let's embark on the inspiring story of AMO and discover how Fatimah turned her dreams into reality. And you can too.In this episode of Agile Ideas...2023-08-0833 min
Agile Ideas#116 | Women in Leadership & optimising professional performance with Dr Edel LanganIn this episode, we had a guest: Dr Edel Langan, a heart-centred, impact-driven performance psychologist and coach with 15 years of experience supporting athletes and high-performing individuals. We discussed various topics, including:Navigating imposter syndromeStrategies for driving the best out of people and unlocking untapped potentialOvercoming setbacks in our professional careersThe highs and lows of mental wellnessEmbracing radical responsibility and taking ownership of our resultsJoin us as we delve into these inspiring and transformative discussions with Edel, gaining valuable insights and practical strategies for personal and professional growth.Thank you for listening, PLEASE share or...2023-07-1137 min
Agile Ideas#112 | Insider Perspectives on International PMO DayIn this episode of Agile Ideas, we delve into the world of Project Management Offices (PMOs) and their evolving role in the Agile era. Join us as we celebrate the first International PMO Day and gain insider perspectives from PMO thought leaders.In this episode of Agile Ideas, we cover the following key points:Exploring the concept of Agile in PMOs and how it is transforming traditional project management practices.Celebrating the first International PMO Day and gaining insider perspectives from PMO thought-leaders.Insights into the changing landscape of project management in 2023 and the...2023-06-0647 min
Agile Ideas#111 | Michael Bartura - How Positive Neuroplasticity & Agile Thinking MeetMichael Bartura is currently a leadership coach for the Asian Leadership Institute Consultancy. For over three decades, Michael has been working with teams across manufacturing, education, health, hospitality and the Not for Profit sectors with a specific passion and focus on training and organisational development. With senior management experience in four continents, he brings to the table a well-refined cross-cultural mentoring capacity and a managerial acumen amassed in both not-for-profit and business contexts. In this episode, Fatimah and Michael discuss the concept of positive neuroplasticity, highlighting the brain's remarkable ability to adapt and change throughout our lives. T...2023-05-1454 min
Agile Ideas#110 | "Help! My Business is Growing" Podcast - How I Grew: Fatimah Abbouchi, Founder and CEO of Agile Management OfficeIn this episode, Fatimah is interviewed on the podcast "Help! My Business is Growing!" hosted by Kathy Svetina. This podcast is about learning to grow your business in a healthy and sustainable way. The discussion centres heavily on Fatimah's financial choices throughout her journey of starting and growing her business.Fatimah's professional passion has seen her successfully transform how businesses govern and deliver change across portfolios up to $1B and over 18 industries globally. Utilising this industry experience, Fatimah's PROVEN AMO method® is showing how businesses can not only align but enhance agile delivery methodologies with fl...2023-04-2741 min
Agile Ideas#106 | Steve Pereira - Defining flow, value stream mapping, capability mapping to transform your businessSteve is obsessed with making tech human and leveraging it to deliver continuous value. For the past 20 years, his focus has been on using mapping techniques to guide ambitious and struggling teams towards their true north. He's a former startup CTO, agency consultant, systems and release engineer, finance IT manager, tech support phone jockey, and pizza maker. All focused on the flow of value, all the time.In this episode with Steve, I explore:Agile and mindsetsImportance of flow in life and in business Value stream mappingDevOpsEntrepreneurshipCapability mapping and much more...You ca...2023-02-271h 00
Agile Ideas#105 | It's OK Not To Be Ok, Living with Anxiety, Understanding It, RecoveringLet's face it, there is a lot of stress and anxiety that many of us have to face on a daily basis. Though, often we feel as though we don't need to admit our emotions because there are others who are in worse situations. The truth is that it's ok to not be ok and there are ways to manage stress and anxiety and live with it. In this episode I take you through my journey and learnings in the hope it helps you too.Thank you for listening to this podcast. We welcome any feedback. If...2023-02-1333 min
Agile Ideas#104 | Jeff Wood - Transforming outdated PMO practices with Agile ways of workingJeff Wood has over 20+ years of experience in leading transformational change including the implementation of PMOs within both the public and private sectors. Love making a difference to organisations and the people within priding myself on strong servant-leadership, efficient and effective service design, delivery of complex portfolios, programmes and projects, and development of people. Jeff is now leading a team of professionals in one of the UK's largest water companies.In this episode with Jeff, I explore:How to transition outdated PMO methods and models and deliver using agile release trains with delivery not against How t...2023-02-0750 min
Agile Ideas#100 | Our 100th Episode! - Q&A with FatimahThe Agile Ideas Podcast has reached our 100th episode! This is a big achievement for us. Looking back at our humble beginnings, we have had a number of incredible guests on our podcast since and have grown significantly. Thank you to every one who has listened to our podcast, whether it's one episode, or you are a consistent listener. We're looking forward to the new year and all the guests we'll discuss with and the topics we will explore.On the podcast this episode, I answer a list of questions that were sent to me on a...2022-11-2244 min
Agile Ideas#099 | Finding Success as an SME in 2023Michael Haynes is a SME Business Growth Specialist and is the founder of his consulting firm, Listen Innovate Grow. His focus and passion are empowering CEOs of Small and Medium sized service-based companies to acquire larger business (B2B) clients and achieve the growth they seek through a combination of strategic marketing, BUSINESS innovation and sales. Michael is also author of the book, Listen Innovate Grow: A Guidebook for Start-Ups and SMEs to Acquire and Grow Business (B2B) Customers. Michael is certainly an expert in his field and we had the pleasure of sitting down with h...2022-11-0857 min
Agile Ideas#098 | Why waking up at 5am has changed my lifeI've been working for almost 20 years and I am ashamed to say it's taken me this long to figure out one of the best-kept secrets to being successful. Wake up early, for me, it's 5 am. And doing this has really changed a lot of things in my life. From productivity, goals, and successes, I take you through why it has changed my life for the better. On the podcast this episode, I take you through why waking up early has been game-changing for me and how it can help you to: Why 5 am?How did I ge...2022-10-1313 min
Agile Ideas#095 | Why capability management is the key to success in your businessI bet when you read capabilities, you are thinking about the skills you or your people have. Well, kind of, but not really. I've been in a business for almost 10 years and have been working in mid-large businesses for almost 20 years. One of the most important things I've learnt in business is that capabilities more relate to what the organisation itself is able to do and the processes it follows to achieve that. Regardless of whether you are a hairdresser, cafe owner, or entrepreneur, the capabilities you possess and how you manage them are what sets you apart from...2022-09-0511 min
Agile Ideas#094 | To beat your anxiety, have more courage, not less fearThere's a common misconception that in order to overcome anxiety, you need to have less fear. However, the world is a scary place and with challenges and threats coming our way every so often, we should feel scared sometimes. It's a natural response to keep us safe! So what is the trick to overcoming anxiety? Well, it's not to reduce your levels of fear, but more so to increase your levels of courage. Clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson reveals this in one of his podcast episodes and lectures, whereby he explains how by harnessing the courage in us, w...2022-08-2206 min
Agile Ideas#093 | What is Agile and why does everyone keep talking about it?It seems like everyone is talking about Agile - what is it, what does it mean, where does it come from - and why does AMO keep talking about it? Initially, you will have some reservations about Agile - but once you get your head around the basics, and see the ways it benefits companies and projects, you will be a convert too. On the podcast this episode, I look back on my 20 years working in Agile and project management and dive into:what Agile actually iswhy one company's Agile method is not another'sthe di...2022-08-0521 min
Agile Ideas#092 | Why vendors should integrate with you, not force you to accomodate themI have spent many years working with vendors of all shapes and sizes across my corporate career and running my own business. So I've seen the challenges around vendor management, particularly in projects, programmes and portfolios where we have to work with several different types. Vendors can be very difficult to work with (although there are exceptions!), often using outdated systems and processes that take up time and energy from a team. That's why I wanted to talk about vendors on the podcast, and why they should be changing their approach to suit you the client, not t...2022-07-1417 min
Agile Ideas#089 | Is it ok not to be ok?So, here is how I see it: good health is more than physical. We know it is important, and we should be taking care of ourselves in this way. Feeling depressed or anxious makes it harder to take care of ourselves - you can't have a healthy lifestyle if you ignore your mental health. In this episode, I share some of my own experiences with anxiety in a corporate environment. I speak about the challenges of staying mentally healthy, the stigma that (unfortunately) still surrounds mental health, and why it is okay not to be okay - a...2022-06-1510 min
Agile Ideas#086 | What you need to know if you are not a project manager, but work with themThere are probably several departments in your organisation that you know are critical to success, but that you don’t really understand. IT is a common one. Project management is another. Project managers help to ensure the profitability of your whole company. So, it’s probably a good idea to understand what they do a little better. Let's discuss the language of project management.In this podcast, I cover:What is Project ManagementWhat is the role of a Project ManagerWhat are tasks, deliverables, milestones?What is risk?How do we measure success?And so much more...2022-04-2629 min
Agile Ideas#085 | What does Agile Governance even mean and why does it matter?Many organisations are putting the governance into Agile… instead of the Agile into governance. It’s causing more rigidity, more bloat and more layers – not to mention increasing silos and division amongst teams. Let’s be clear Agile governance can complement traditional governance. It’s a way to increase flexibility + responsiveness for our stakeholders and customers In this podcast, I cover:What Agile in Governance means Help you identify the key barriers facing agile in governance todayShare how organisations are adopting and adapting to AgileIntroduce approaches to bridge the gaps between agile and governanceAnd so much more...2022-04-1431 min
Agile Ideas#084 | Top 10 lessons from 10 years in BusinessWhether you are thinking about starting a business, are a business owner, or work in corporate, these lessons may be beneficial for you. Having spent almost 20 years in corporate and 10 years running my own businesses, I deep dive into some learnings I’ve gained that span across all business types. In this podcast, I cover:What it's like to start a business when you have no idea what you are doingMy top 10 lessons on what you need to knowMy top tips on what you need to know to mitigate risksWhy I can't imagine doing anything elseWhat are...2022-03-3129 min
Agile Ideas#083 | What Does Being Mentally Tough Really Mean?There’s a common misconception that mental toughness means the same as “cowboys don’t cry.” That people who are mentally tough don’t have emotions, or at least that they don’t show them. However, while it’s true that sometimes, mental toughness and a “stiff upper lip” go together, that’s not always the case. In this podcast, I cover:What you need to know about what mental toughness What it really meansHow my recent travel experience increased my mental toughness Things you can do to cope What are some of the things I hope others can learn fr...2022-03-1127 min
Agile Ideas#082 | What they don't teach you at universityHaving not gone to university, I've taken what is considered these days as an "unconventional path." I hear that many young people may struggle to secure jobs if they have not gone to university and completed at minimum a Bachelor's degree. In this episode I share some of the important lessons I’ve had over the years and what that has taught me about not having gone to university.In this podcast, I cover:Some of the important things they don't teach you at university and why it matters. Some of the biggest challenges or learnings I'v...2022-02-2323 min
Agile Ideas#081 | Introduction to Project Management for BeginnersFlashback to a very popular episode on the basics of Project Management. Re-sharing this one for those who may have missed it. To coincide with our new workshop on the same topics, we are sharing insights on Project Management fundamentals and applying this to help turn your ideas into reality. After almost 20 years in Project Management, I have learned a lot of lessons and have worked globally across 16 countries and industries. This is an episode I wish I had around when I was starting out. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We welcome any fe...2022-02-1330 min
Agile Ideas#080 | Top 5 Trends for PMOs in 2022As we have closed out 2021, we are reflecting on the year that has been, thinking about the challenges and opportunities that came our way, and creating some purposeful space to consider the areas we think we will need to lean into in 2022. In this episode, I explore: Predictions for how 2022 may look for our PMO communityDeep dive into the top 5 trends for PMOs in 2022 including sponsorship. technology, agile, retaining talent, and playing niceAnd much more...This podcast is sponsored by Agile Management Office (www.agilemanagementoffice.com) providing high-impact delivery execution in an agile era for...2022-01-0720 min
Agile Ideas#079 | My End of Year Reflections - Surviving 2021I think we can all agree that 2021 has been another rollercoaster year of emotions. There have been a fair few ups and downs, and upon reflecting and planning for 2022, how did things progress, what learnings did I seek along the way, what areas should I have focused on more or less.In this episode, I explore: - Why I chose to have 3 mentors instead of 1 - Did I achieve all my goals or not, does it even matter? - What are some of the most important functions a smal...2022-01-0628 min
Agile Ideas#078 | Books & Beyond - Is the PMO still fit for purpose? The PMO Leader InterviewIn this episode I am interviewed by the team at Books & Beyond Podcast brought to you by The PMO Leader, where we deep dive into what writing a white paper is all about. Why I wrote it, what's changed since writing about the state of PMOs and how things are changing on the horizon if we get the right PMO fit. We will talk about what's coming in the future also. In this episode with, we explore:Why I wrote this white paper and what it's aboutHow you write a white paper and the writing processThe c...2021-12-0254 min
Agile Ideas#077 | Agility, Hybrid Teams, Conflict Resolution and Advanced Technologies (Interview by The Ivy Podcast)In this episode, Fatimah is interviewed by Fred Obeiro on the Ivy Podcast and of The PM Imperative. Fred interviews Fatimah on a range of topics from project management trends, dealing with difficult people, conflict resolution in remote teams, and how advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence may affect the role of project managers. In this episode with Fred, we explore:New trends on the horizon that will heavily impact Project ManagementStrategic recommendations on how project teams can succeed without being co-locatedApproaches to handling conflict in teams and difficult stakeholdersHow new technologies may affect the role o...2021-11-2527 min
The Paralysis Nutrition PodcastTammy's Thoughts on Bowel Related TraumaIn this episode, Fatimah chats with Paralysis Nutrition coaching program client Tammy about her experience with bowel health over the last 36 years of being quadriplegic. Tammy reveals how her bowels have been a huge source of stress, physical pain, and emotional trauma. Fatimah and Tammy discuss how a gut-healthy diet for paralysis can help improve bowel health and make life easier, more enjoyable, and less stressful. Highlights from the episode: - Emotional and physical toll of chronic bowel issues - Tammy's decision to live independently as a quadriplegic - Gut-healthy diet for neurogenic bowel2021-11-0345 min
Agile Ideas#076 | Putting the Agile into Governance (Phoenix RadioX Feature)I had so much fun last time I was interviewed by PMO Joe, that we decided to do it again. We decide to cover a lot more on mental health, agility in PMOs, capability uplift, and what we need to do to improve success.In this episode with Joe, I explore:How to introduce agility into PMOsWhy the focus on capability is more important than ever The importance of mental health in the workplaceHow we can be better aligned as teams And much more...Learn about The PMO Leader here:https://www.thepmoleader.co...2021-10-211h 02The Paralysis Nutrition PodcastEp 10: A Candid Conversation with Former Rehab Dietitian, Rakhi Roy, RDFatimah has an eye-opening conversation about the role of registered dietitians in inpatient rehab centers with former TBI/SCI rehab dietitian, Rakhi Roy, MS RD. Fatimah asks Rakhi about her experience as a dietitian working at a rehab center and the challenges she faced with facilitating dietary changes. Highlights from the episode include: - How the food at rehab favors taste over nutrition - Automatic doctor's orders for laxatives - Emotional trauma and the timeliness of making dietary recommendations Connect with Rakhi Roy on Instagram at @gut.skin.nutritionist. 2021-09-2941 min
Agile Ideas#075 | My top 8 digital tools for small businesses in 2021There are digital tools galore! But how do you sort through them? How do you know if it will satisfy your requirements? You need to make sure that you don't invest significant capital into purchasing and implementing an unsuitable tool only to find it doesn't work for you or you're not using it properly. So, in this episode, I explore: - My top 8 digital tools - Pros and cons - What to consider when looking- What's important for small businesses to consider - And m...2021-09-1323 min
Agile Ideas#074 | The Do's & Dont's of Starting a BusinessAlmost all business owners can tell you that starting out in business, there is no one size fits all instruction manual so that you can make your ideas and business thrive. I definitely empathise with anyone starting out or wanting to start a business. Ive started more than one with failure and success. So let me take you through some essential do’s and don’t’s when starting a new business. In this episode, I explore: - What are the essential things to consider when planning a business - Do I need a busi...2021-08-2737 minThe Paralysis Nutrition PodcastEp 04: Vegetarian & Plant-Based Eating with Katie Gill, MS RDOn this episode of the Paralysis Nutrition Podcast, Fatimah is joined by fellow registered dietitian and weight loss expert, Katie Gill, to talk about vegetarian diets. Plant-based eating is a hugely popular topic in the weight loss world, and today’s episode is all about how you can incorporate more meatless meals into your diet. Fatimah and Katie share their tips and tricks on how you can explore more plant-based options. This episode is also helpful for vegetarians who may not know some of the important factors to consider when it comes to balancing macros and getting ade...2021-08-1825 minThe Paralysis Nutrition PodcastEp 03: Healthy Travel Tips for ParalysisWelcome back to the Paralysis Nutrition Podcast! Today’s episode is all about how to stay on track, even while on vacation. Going away is meant to be fun, but coming back bloated, constipated, and a few pounds heavier isn't fun for anyone. Fatimah is here to share her top tips for enjoying your vacation AND staying healthy. This episode is your guide for healthy and happy travels with paralysis. As a registered dietitian and wife of a quadriplegic, Fatimah knows how important it is to eat right so you can be your healthiest self with paralysis, ev...2021-08-1120 minThe Paralysis Nutrition PodcastEp 02: How Nikki Learned to Eat Right for Paralysis and Lost 16 Inches from Her WaistWelcome back to the Paralysis Nutrition Podcast! Today Fatimah has the pleasure of talking with Paralysis Nutrition Coaching Program graduate, Nikki Walsh. Nikki is a certified personal trainer who is paraplegic and has had amazing success with the Paralysis Nutrition Program. With adaptive fitness and Fatimah’s program, Nikki was able to get her diet on track, stop taking a suppository, and lose 16 inches from her waist! In this episode, Nikki and Fatimah will discuss highlights from her journey thus far. As Nikki was recovering from an injury 3 years ago, she was given different nutrition advice from do...2021-08-1139 minThe Paralysis Nutrition PodcastEp 01: What is a Healthy Diet for Paralysis?Welcome to the Paralysis Nutrition Podcast! Fatimah is very excited to start having important conversations surrounding healthy eating for people with paralysis. Fatimah is a registered dietitian who is married to a quadriplegic and specializes in nutrition for paralysis. Her passion is helping the paralysis community learn to eat right so they can live healthier and happier lives. In this debut episode, Fatimah will define what a healthy diet looks like for a person with paralysis. However, this is not your average diet with countless rules and unsatisfying meals. With Fatimah’s approach, eating right for paralysis is...2021-08-1121 minAgile Ideas#073 | Agile and the PMO – what’s going on right now?Agile? The PMO? What's going on right now? Is it just me or is there a real disconnect between organisations who are looking to introduce agile ways of working and what they are doing with their PMOs? Shouldn’t you look at leveraging them to drive the change? Wouldn’t it be better to engage the PMO rather than to ignore them?In this episode, I explore:- What is agile/Agile- What's going on today with Agile and PMOs- What are the challenges- What are the opportunities - And m...2021-08-0432 minThe Paralysis Nutrition PodcastWelcome to The Paralysis Nutrition PodcastYour host Fatimah shares with you what you can expect from the Paralysis Nutrition Podcast. If you want to know when we will be launching the podcast, connect with Fatimah on Instagram, or Facebook so when we launch the podcast, you will be the first to know. Connect with Fatimah Fakhoury: Instagram: @paralysis.nutrition Facebook: @Paralysis Nutrition Apply to work with me: Paralysis Nutrition2021-07-2901 min
Agile Ideas#072 | Successfully Anxious - Trying to be successful whilst living with anxietyTrying to grow a business, family, or climb the corporate ladder? Perhaps you are trying to change the world or improve yourself. Whatever success means to you, it can be harder to achieve when living with Anxiety. In this episode, I introduce you to what it means to be successfully anxious, how it impacted me, and what you can learn from my experience to help on your own journey. In this episode, I explore:What is 'successfully anxious'What are 3 of the biggest impacts on personal successThen what you can do about themHow to use optimism and p...2021-07-1631 min
Agile Ideas#071 | Jeff Wood - Transforming outdated PMO practices with Agile ways of workingJeff Wood has over 20+ years of experience in leading transformational change including the implementation of PMOs within both the public and private sectors. Love making a difference to organisations and the people within priding myself on strong servant-leadership, efficient and effective service design, delivery of complex portfolios, programmes and projects, and development of people. Jeff is now leading a team of professionals in one of the UK's largest water companies.In this episode with Jeff, I explore:How to transition outdated PMO methods and models and deliver using agile release trains with delivery not against How t...2021-06-2150 minAgile Ideas#070 | 5 Business Lessons I Wish I Knew When I StartedIt's our businesses' 5 Year Anniversary, so as a business owner what do I wish I knew when I started that would have saved me heartache, headaches, and tears. Find out in this episode of Agile Ideas.In this episode, I explore:5 Key Business Lessons I wish I knew when I started from people management, controlling everything to sales and vision.What I did about those lessonsTop tips on addressing the lessons This podcast is sponsored by Agile Management Office (www.agilemanagementoffice.com) providing high-impact delivery execution in an agile e...2021-06-0628 min
Agile Ideas#069 | Steve Pereira - Defining flow, value stream mapping, capability mapping to transform your businessSteve is obsessed with making tech human and leveraging it to deliver continuous value. For the past 20 years, his focus has been on using mapping techniques to guide ambitious and struggling teams towards their true north. He's a former startup CTO, agency consultant, systems and release engineer, finance IT manager, tech support phone jockey, and pizza maker. All focused on the flow of value, all the time.In this episode with Steve, I explore:Agile and mindsetsImportance of flow in life and in business Value stream mappingDevOpsEntrepreneurshipCapability mapping and much more......2021-05-191h 00Agile Ideas#068 | What to do when you have big ideas but don’t know where to start?In this episode, ideas don't bring results - you need to develop, implement and improve. So I share what to do when you have a lot of ideas and not sure where to go next or what to do. From tracking the ideas, to deciding which one/s to progress with by asking some key questions and then the very first steps to test the idea. Link to Business Model Canvas: https://www.strategyzer.com/canvas/business-model-canvasLink to Lean Canvas: https://leanstack.com/leancanvas#:~:text=Lean%20Canvas%20is%20a...2021-05-0327 min
Agile Ideas#065 | PMO Joe - on PMOs, Agile, AMO Method and Mental HealthJoe Pusz has worked in project management and has been learning about the PMO throughout almost his entire life. As a result, he has become an expert and was even named one of the Top 15 PMO Influencers in the World in 2020 by the Global PMO Alliance. Joe has started his own podcast series and has founded many PMO initiatives with a strong focus, one could even say his purpose-driven, on helping others achieve their goals. He is no doubt a leading authority on all things PMO!In this episode, PMO Joe interviews Fatimah and...2021-03-131h 01Agile Ideas#064 | What's going on with PMO's right now?In this episode, I outline 3 key observations with PMO popularity right now, and three challenges that relate, then delve into an idea that could be useful for organisations and leaders alike in transforming their PMOs for the future. This episode is brought to you by the one-stop-shop for all things PMO - www.thepmoleader.com. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We welcome any feedback. If you would like us to cover specific topics in the future, or be part of our podcast in future episodes, please let us know by going to www.ag...2021-02-1422 minAgile Ideas#062 | End of Year Reflections - Surviving 2020In my rawest podcast yet, I share what 2020 has meant to me and our business, the ups, and downs, and how I and like many others were tested and pushed to our limits. I hope that this raw podcast helps you on your quest for happiness. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We welcome any feedback. If you would like us to cover specific topics in the future, or be part of our podcast in future episodes, please let us know by going to www.agilemanagementoffice.com/contactM...2020-12-2020 minAgile Ideas#061 | Insights from Winning Project of the Year, the What, the Where and the HowThis one is special because it coincides with Agile Management Office's win of Project of the Year and Professional Services of the Year awarded by the most reputable Project Management body in Australia! We were so excited to win this award and have decided to record this episode to talk more about the project, what it entailed, what we were doing, and how it resulted in being such a success.Thank you for listening to this podcast. We welcome any feedback. If you would like us to cover specific topics in the future, or...2020-12-1428 minAgile Ideas#059 | Insights on Agile, PMO evolution, key challenges and turning the tide - PMO Influencer of the Year Finalist KeynoteA humbling experience nominated as a World Top 3 Finalist in Global PMO Influencer of the Year 2020, along with being the only finalist from Australia. I was invited to present a keynote at the World PMO Global Awards 2020 hosted by PMO Global Alliance.In this keynote/episode, I explore:The history of the PMO and its evolution or lack thereofHow that compares with Project Management as a professionOn our key challengesOn Agile and why this can be the turning point for PMOOn turning the tide On using Agile to our advantage and more....2020-11-0854 minAgile Ideas#054 | Steve Abboushi - Supporting our Youth, Advocating for Communities, Being Elected Youngest Deputy Mayor, City of Melton and Dealing with CriticismSteve Abboushi has been a City of Melton resident for 12 years and during that time has, as a volunteer, mentored and taught highly disadvantaged young people life skills to help them lead productive lives. He has a Bachelor in Criminal Justice Administration and has worked in the State Government and not-for-profit sector. Cr Abboushi was elected to Council in 2016 and will serve as Deputy Mayor for the 2019/20 term and is the youngest to be elected.He is passionate about ensuring his community's most vulnerable and disenfranchised residents have a voice and are represented in key Council issues...2020-09-2840 minAgile Ideas#053 | Failing in Business and Getting Back Up to Try AgainWanting to run a business and actually doing it are two different things, both are fraught with challenges but the journey makes it a learning adventure. I've set up two businesses, one that failed and one that is continuing to show that learning from mistakes is the right thing to do. From growing up in a migrant family to learning about entrepreneurship at a very early age. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We welcome any feedback. If you would like us to cover specific topics in the future, or be part of our podcast in f...2020-09-2027 minAgile Ideas#052 | Survive or Thrive - Evolving the Project Management OfficeThe Project Management Office (PMO) is lagging behind Delivery to the point that they’re no longer effective. The objective of this webinar is to demonstrate the key areas which cause such lag (or disconnect) and provide insight into the various techniques which can be applied to help evolve the PMO.This webinar is based on over 12 months of research leading up to the development of an industry-first global white paper series called ‘Is the PMO still fit for purpose?’For access go to www.agilemanagementoffice.com/whitepaper Today we will learn about some of...2020-09-1525 minAgile Ideas#051 | Increase Your Success in Winning Government TendersThe most important part of any business is bringing in new sales, for sales are the lifeblood of any business. One way to do this is to be securing lucrative government tenders as these tend to provide good opportunities to grow your business, though getting them is very hard. After four years in business, I've been fortunate to secure one a year but that hasn't been without its challenges. There are a lot of tenders we didn't win but we learned a lot along the way. As such this episode will delve into my top tips, lessons, and suggestions...2020-09-0626 min