Project Management Happy Hour 090 - How to tell other people what to do
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Sep 19, 2023 In this podcast, the hosts discuss the challenges of leading a team as a project manager and provide advice for giving instructions to people who don't report to you. They also talk about the frustrations of a highly functional work environment and the technique of right to left planning. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of managing up and giving clear instructions for success.
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Motivation in Highly Functional Orgs
- Understand what motivates people at work, primarily job security and following their boss's directions.
- In highly functional organizations, team members prioritize their manager's goals over project goals.
Leveraging Your Sponsor
- Get your sponsor to communicate with the team member's boss to align priorities.
- Use your sponsor's influence to negotiate resource allocation and address potential delays.
Transparency and Project Overview
- Transparency about project gaps, like missing PMO support, can prompt stakeholders to address the issue.
- Presenting a clear overview of delays and their impacts helps stakeholders understand the situation.