In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dawn Mahan, author of Meet the Players in Projectland. Dawn discusses the avatars in her book, "Evil Sponsor," behaviors, and why she chose a tiger as the avatar for the project manager. You also get to hear Dawn’s sage advice for effective stakeholder communication.
Key Takeaways:
- Avatars in Meet the Players in Projectland:
- Introduction to the avatars and their significance in the book.
- Detailed discussion on the sponsor's role and the "Evil Sponsor" behaviors to avoid.
- The Tiger Avatar for Project Managers:
- Why Dawn chose a tiger to represent project managers.
- Dig into the chapter of the Project Manager to learn about effective project management.
- Sage Advice from Dawn:
- Strategies for improving stakeholder communication.
- Dawn’s advice on ensuring your message is heard: "If you're tired of hearing yourself talk, your stakeholders are just now hearing you."
What is Real Life PMP?
A weekly series produced by Crystal Richards, the owner and principal of MindsparQ, where she trains people to be better project managers. This podcast will talk about using your project management skills now that you have achieved your project management certification(s) and will focus on tips and ways to go beyond achieving the PMP and putting the better practices into real-life use. And if you are misfit project manager like Crystal, you'll want to listen in too!