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Senior managers speak the language of strategy. Project managers use the language of tasks and activities. These significantly different communication styles can lead to breakdowns and setbacks at project sites that are difficult to overcome, especially for the project manager. The key to working through this is communication--specifically communicating up. Succeeding with Senior Management explains how the project manager can bridge the gap and engage the upper ranks. By establishing relationships early on, understanding executives, and keeping them involved, project managers can win the support they need--which will be especially critical when problems arise. This all-inclusive communication guide that covers a wide range of industries explains how project managers can: • Navigate the company's political waters• Link the project to the business• Provide options and recommendations for major decisions• Use the right listening style• Involve the sponsor in resolving cross-functional problems• And more!Learn how to keep senior management involved with your project, motivated to push obstacles aside, and focused on a successful conclusion. When troubles arise--and they will--you'll be glad you kept them in the loop. This all-inclusive communication guide explains how the project manager can bridge the gap and engage the upper ranks. Senior managers speak the language of strategy. Project managers use the language of tasks and activities. These significantly different communication styles can lead to breakdowns and setbacks at project sites that are difficult to overcome, especially for the project manager. The key to working through this is communication—specifically communicating up. By establishing relationships early on, understanding executives, and keeping them involved, project managers can win the support they need—which will be especially critical when problems arise. Succeeding with Senior Management that covers a wide range of industries explains how project managers can: Navigate the company's political waters Link the project to the business Provide options and recommendations for major decisions Use the right listening style Involve the sponsor in resolving cross-functional problems Learn how to keep senior management involved with your project, motivated to push obstacles aside, and focused on a successful conclusion. When troubles arise—and they will—you'll be glad you kept them in the loop. Understanding the facts of life for executives Preparing the leadership Questions every project manager really needs answered Establishing the relationship and managing up the organization Working with the executive sponsor to understand the project Reviewing the stakeholder analysis with your sponsor Listening styles and how using them effectively helps you to engage an executive Your attitude and its role in engaging an executive Preparing sponsors for their role Clearly establishing the communication channels to stakeholders Creating internal and external communications with the sponsor Using deputies of executives effectively Executing risk mitigation strategies and executive sponsor support Addressing scope with the sponsor Providing options and recommendations for key decisions Communicating problems and issues with the sponsor Communicating with operations using the sponsor Using the sponsor to gain operations support Getting help with cross-functional issues Navigating the political waters Engaging senior managers when you have a multinational, cross-cultural project Handling competition with other initiatives. 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 incompatibility 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 waters Link the project to the business Develop a case for change with an executive sponsor Use the right listening style Provide options and recommendations for major decisions Involve the sponsor in resolving cross-functional problems And more Many 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 "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 incompatibility 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."--Provided by publisher Explaining how to bridge the gap and engage the upper ranks, this book provides you with a clear set of principles, as well as a blueprint for engaging with senior management to get the support you need when you need it. -- Résumé abrégé tiré de l'ouvrage