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How do project managers get executive level panache. You know. The kind that is needed to:
\n\u2022\u00a0successfully deliver bad news, or
\n\u2022\u00a0mediate between some fearsome stakeholders, or
\n\u2022\u00a0work on a daily basis with adversarial departments, or
\n\u2022\u00a0state that the project needs to be\u00a0re-scoped or cancelled.<\/p>\n
Gulp. These are tough issues. But these are tough times. Times like this call for protecting our panache.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s panache? Its your distinction style. You know project managers who have a special sense of dash, verve, or flair? They seem to consistently pull off tough conversations with apparent ease and confidence. And they get noticed and get recognition and respect.<\/p>\n
So how do project managers get panache? That\u2019s my question of the day. Would love to get your comments on which is most important in developing senior project management leadership skills. After all, that is the result of having panache.<\/p>\n
Which of the following most strongly contributes to project manager panache?<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Competence in the subject matter domain e.g., knowledge of a particular field – construction, web development, financial services etc.
\n\u2022\u00a0Competence in project management e.g., process and life cycle knowledge that provides best practice direction to team and management.
\n\u2022\u00a0Communication skills e.g., ability to accurately communicate information and messages about project status.
\n\u2022\u00a0Context flexibility e.g., adapting responses to environments \u2013 project team vs. executive presentation.
\n\u2022\u00a0Cultural awareness e.g., taking off our North American filter and expectations or whatever filter is cozy & comfortable to you \u2013 gender, personality, or pride.
\n\u2022\u00a0All the above:-)
\n\u2022\u00a0None of the above:-(<\/p>\n
Looking forward to commenting on some of your answers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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