Description
It concerns the recognition of power and influence in a political environment and a willingness to operate within it by planning and using appropriate communication methods.
This is a very important skill used in communication management, change (integration) management, and the management of stakeholders.
A project manager is required to uncover the power, both formal & informal, within the project & outside, and operate accordingly within the political structure. One has to recognize the stakeholders wielding influences and communicate effectively.
It belongs to the tool category – Interpersonal and team skills
Where it is Used
Process Groups
This tool is used in the following Process Group(s) during the project management.
Planning
Executing
Monitoring & Controlling
Knowledge Areas
This tool is used in the following Knowledge Areas during project management.
Project Communications Mgmt.
Project Integration Mgmt.
Project Stakeholder Mgmt.
Activities
This technique is used while performing the following project management activities by the project manager and the team.
Plan Communications Management
Manage Communications
Manage Project Knowledge
Manage Stakeholder Engagement
Monitor Stakeholder Engagement
Process Group | Knowledge Area | Activity |
Planning | Project Communications Mgmt. | Plan Communications Management |
Executing | Project Communications Mgmt. | Manage Communications |
Project Integration Mgmt. | Manage Project Knowledge | |
Project Stakeholder Mgmt. | Manage Stakeholder Engagement | |
Monitoring & Controlling | Project Stakeholder Mgmt. | Monitor Stakeholder Engagement |
