Author: Leandro Benda, PMP
We often think of the standard phases of project management, but one aspect comes up more and more to stir up trouble in the life of the project... This phenomenon is called... “Politics”
Are you intrigued in the political aspect of project management?
Don't hesitate any longer, come and join us in this open space and discuss this fascinating subject!
You have thought about the initialization phase of your project, well prepared the planning, the management is going according to your plans and suddenly you are facing political obstacles, yes, this politics in companies which is sometimes a well submerged part of the iceberg, but which can prove to be crucial for the success of your project.
It is not always easy to identify and manage the stakeholders and their changing positions towards your project and their interests. How to act considering the risks when faced with such profiles, which are well versed in this aspect and have a strategic position within companies?
It is essential for a project manager to be involved as much as possible in the life of the project, but this often proves to be an obstacle course, particularly because of politics. What tricks exist?
In the same way, how to best exploit the mastery of this political dimension to succeed in projects and where are the limits?
We will try to find tracks with our participants on these different topics during this open space event “Winning Project Politics”, sharing your questions and / or different experiences on these situations is key.
About Open Spaces
A safe space to share experiences, tips, or discuss issues and questions you may have regarding project management. We have a variety of thought-provoking topics in store, so do come armed with some real-life problems you want to be solved by your trusted expert colleagues.
Who’s it for?
Are your PM/PMO concerns getting enough attention?
Are you creating good-quality connections online?
How often do you structure meetings radically differently than usual?
We welcome you - anyone who has to manage projects, whatever their nature - to share the pressing points you'd like to talk about and perhaps get input for a solution.
Our main principles
Safe room - thus no recording, you are free to share and it stays within the few people in your breakout room.
Introductions in the main room by all participants - we aim to allow 15 seconds per person which is enough to share: name/position/ company or industry / what you’re coming with; in one sentence. This helps everyone to know who is who.
In small breakout rooms, it is easier to open up to a few people than to many.
Participants bring their own topics to discuss. More topics => smaller groups => better interaction and engagement.
In every breakout room, we want to ensure everyone gets a chance to provide at least some brief input into the question or issue.
We use the Slido tool to capture your suggestions in the Topics Backlog.
Whoever comes, is the right person. Whatever happens, is the only thing that could have happened.
Do not hesitate to register to this Open Space which will take place online via Zoom on Tuesday, May 10th.
All our events can be found via this link: https://pmi-switzerland.ch/index.php/events