What does it take to transform a project management office from an order-taking function into a strategic partner that delivers measurable value?

In Episode #44 of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, IOL Global’s Amanda Chambers welcomes Christine DeVol, PMP, award-winning EPMO leader and founder of Willow Path Advisory Group.

With more than 20 years of experience as a project management practitioner and professor, Christine shares her journey building and leading enterprise project management offices, including teams recognized with PMI’s Global PMO of the Year in 2021 and North American PMO of the Year in 2024.

Amanda and Christine explore why project management must evolve beyond schedules and implementation to focus on organizational outcomes, benefits, and the people impacted by change. They discuss the importance of developing confident project professionals, communicating in language executives understand, and building PMOs that earn a seat at the strategic table.

The conversation also examines AI as a thought partner rather than a replacement for human leadership, the importance of resilience, and the inspiration behind Christine’s Willow Path framework. Christine shares how she supports PMO leaders through practical tools, coaching, and real-world experience as they navigate challenges and mature their organizations.

When asked about legacy, Christine’s answer is rooted in servant leadership: to be remembered as someone who was real, who helped others, and who walked alongside them during their personal and professional journeys.

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