#165 | What to Look for in a Steering Committee Pack (And What to Leave Out)

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Ever sat in a steering committee meeting drowning in data but starving for decisions? You’re not alone—and it’s a sign your pack might be working against you.

In this solo episode, Fatimah shares what she’s learned from years of working with steering committees across some of the largest and most complex organisations internationally. She unpacks the critical elements that make a steering committee pack effective, cutting through the noise to help leaders focus on what matters most.

We explore the five essential elements every pack should include, why visual summaries beat wordy walls of text, and how to structure information so it actually supports strategic decision-making. Plus, Fatimah shares a few personal lessons from early career mistakes (including one pack she hopes never resurfaces).

Whether you're a project manager, a delivery lead, or part of a PMO supporting governance, this episode offers a blueprint for building steering committee packs that inform, influence, and drive outcomes.

🎧 Don’t forget! Registration is now open for the Global PMO Leader Conference, happening October 15th. Join over 1,000 project professionals from around the world. Link below;

https://www.thepmoleader.com/2025-annual-conference

In this episode, I cover:

0:00 Introduction & Conference Announcement

7:58 Understanding Steering Committees

14:37 Three Levels of Governance Explained

22:32 Purpose of Steering Committee Packs

30:16 Essential Components to Include

39:12 What to Leave Out

43:19 Personal Experiences and Lessons Learned

And more…

Have you built a PMO from the ground up—or thinking about it? Tune in to learn how to create a solid foundation that supports growth, governance, and agility. Then, share your PMO wins or challenges—I’d love to hear your Agile

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Chapters

1. Introduction and Conference Announcement (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Steering Committees (00:07:58)

3. Three Levels of Governance Explained (00:14:37)

4. Purpose of Steering Committee Packs (00:22:32)

5. Essential Components to Include (00:30:16)

6. What to Leave Out (00:39:12)

7. Personal Experiences and Lessons Learned (00:43:19)

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