The PMO Playbook
by Project 43 Consulting
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About this podcast
The PMO Playbook is the go-to podcast for project managers, program managers, and business leaders looking to build and optimize Project Management Offices (PMOs). Hosted by Tiffany Major, a seasoned project management expert, this podcast dives into PMO strategies, industry trends, best practices, and real-world case studies to help professionals drive efficiency, improve ROI, and lead with confidence. This podcast delivers actionable advice to help you succeed.
Episodes
- The Retrospective No One Actually Wrote: Beauty Bakerie · 7 min · Season 2 Episode 4Beauty Bakerie closed in 2024 with a public letter about faith and personal growth. The trade press told a different story — VC pressure, a funding pullback, and a category that…
- Sephora Doors Aren't a Strategy: The Ami Colé Retrospective · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 3Ami Colé launched at 270 Sephora doors and grew to 600 in sixteen months — then shut its doors in 2025 anyway. In the series premiere of The Retro, Tiffany breaks down founder…
- Socratic Method in Project Management: 3 Questions That Changed How I Run Every Project · 11 min · Season 2 Episode 1What if the most powerful tool in your project management toolkit isn't a software, a template, or a certification — it's a question? In this 15-minute sprint episode, host…
- So You Want to Be a Project Manager? Here's What Nobody Tells You · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 2Thinking about transitioning into project management? Before you enroll in another course or sign up for a certification exam, listen to this first. In this 15-minute sprint…
- 2026 Intentions: Future of PMO Playbook, A New Season and more · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 10In this episode, Tiffany from Project 43 Consulting reflects on her journey through 2025 and sets her intentions for 2026. She shares her transition from contract work to…
- 2025 Year Review: Overcoming Burnout, Contractor Life, & Finding Balance · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 9In this reflective year-end episode, Tiffany shares behind the scenes of her 2025 — from navigating her first full year as a full-time contractor to exploring the realities of…
- Life Update, Summer Break, Project Management Case Studies · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 8In today's episode, we discuss a well needed summer break and upcoming episodes. In Season 2 you can expect, expert guest appearances to exploring new topics like sports…
- CoCo Jones, Doechii, Victoria Monet - Project Management in the Music Industry · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 7In this episode, we explore how the rise of powerhouse artists like Coco Jones, Doechii, and Victoria Monét reflects more than just talent — it’s a masterclass in strategic…
- Sealing the Deal: Project Closure Lessons from Topicals' Rapid Rise · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 6In this episode of The PMO Playbook, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked—but critical—phases of the project lifecycle: project closure. Whether you’re a PMO leader…
- Flawless Execution: What Fenty Beauty Can Teach Us About Project Delivery That Converts · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 5In this episode of The PMO Playbook, we’re diving into the Project Execution phase through the lens of one of the most disruptive beauty brands in the world — Fenty Beauty. Learn…
- Mastering Project Planning – Lessons from Nike’s Supply Chain Strategy · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 4Effective planning is the foundation of any successful project, and few companies demonstrate this better than Nike. In this episode of The PMO Playbook, host Tiffany breaks down…
- Project Initiation Done Right – Lessons from PrettyLittleThing’s Rebrand · 11 minKicking off a project can make or break its success, and the fashion industry knows this all too well. In this episode of The PMO Playbook, host Tiffany dives into the Project…
- AI in Project Management - The Future of PMOs · 7 min · Season 1 Episode 2Artificial intelligence is transforming the way projects are managed, but what does that mean for project managers and PMO leaders? In this episode of The PMO Playbook, host…
- Welcome to The PMO Playbook · 23 minIn this introduction episode, host Tiffany shares her journey as a Project Management expert, from navigating corporate roles to leading complex initiatives. She dives into the…
