Lightning Talk

Beyond the Spreadsheet: Building an Integrated PMO That Scales

Thursday, Nov 5 | 11:45AM - 12:00PM

Details

Discover how Smartsheet delivered by SoftwareX can supercharge your PMO's maturity from whatever stage you're currently at. This session covers real strategies for teams stuck in Excel, those underusing systems, or organizations struggling with poor adoption. We will walk through ways to improve cross-functional collaboration, standardize project artifacts, and create unified portfolio visibility — including how data from external systems, like Azure DevOps, can be pulled in and incorporated into leadership dashboards.

Content Track

From Tools to Intelligence: Designing Systems to Conquer Complexity

User Level

All Levels

Industry

All Industries

Location

Experience Hub - Lightning Talk Theater

Speakers

Brooke Yahle

Strategy Manager

Brooke Yahle is a seasoned business and technology leader with extensive experience driving organizational success through strategic transformation and cross-functional collaboration. Known for her ability to bridge silos across departments and organizations, she excels at aligning stakeholders, optimizing processes, and delivering solutions that create measurable business value. Brooke holds a PMP certification, a Master’s degree in Data Analytics, and a Bachelor’s degree in Management, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and professional excellence.