Succeeding with Senior Management: Getting the Right Support at the Right Time for Your Project

By: G. Michael Campbell

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Synopsis: Senior managers speak the language of strategy. Project managers use the language of tasks and activities. While they rely on each other to achieve their goals, this core incompatibly can lead to communication breakdowns and project setbacks.Succeeding with Senior Management explains how to bridge the gap and engage the upper ranks. By establishing relationships early on, understanding executives, and keeping them involved, project managers win the support they need—especially critical when problems arise. This one-of-a-kind communications guide explains how to:Navigate the company?s political watersLink the project to the businessDevelop a case for change with an executive sponsorUse the right listening styleProvide options and recommendations for major decisionsInvolve the sponsor in resolving cross-functional problemsAnd moreMany executives will set a project in motion and then move on. Learn how to keep them involved, motivated to push obstacles aside, and focused on a successful conclusion. Your career prospects depend on it.