Communication with Stakeholders

Overview

In this course, you’ll learn about the vital role of communication in aligning with the organization's strategic goals and fulfilling its business needs. You'll learn to identify and address cultural nuances, fostering effective communication and collaboration across cultural boundaries to enhance project success. Additionally, you'll explore strategies for ensuring clarity, transparency, and alignment in project communications. You’ll also examine how organizational culture, structure, and governance influence project management decisions and outcomes. By recognizing the impact of these factors, you'll be better equipped to navigate complexities and implement strategies that align with the organization's overarching objectives. After completing this course, you’ll be able to: • Discuss the importance of communication with the organization's strategic goals and business needs. • Discuss the impact of organizational culture, structure, and governance on project management decisions and outcomes. • Describe cultural nuances affecting project communications and stakeholder engagements in unique project environments. This is a great way to prepare for some useful certifications, such as PgMP - Program Management Professional from PMI, and MSP Practitioner - Managing Successful Programs from AXELOS. Note: This course is also part of the Microsoft Project Management Professional Certificate. If you've already completed this course as part of that program, your progress will be saved and will count towards your completion in this program.

Syllabus

Engaging with Stakeholders

This module provides a comprehensive exploration of PMP Communication and Stakeholder key concepts. You will delve into building trust and influence among Stakeholders, assessing stakeholder needs and developing effective communication strategies. From understanding core concepts to hands-on activities, you will gain the expertise needed for effective communication with stakeholders

Managing communications

In this module, you will explore the importance of managing communications in project management. The focus is on effective communication methods, conflict resolution techniques, and strategies for building consensus, all based on the principles of PMBOK 7, the Process Guide, and the Agile Practice Guide. Hands-on activities and quizzes are designed to reinforce theoretical knowledge, ensuring you are well-equipped to manage communications in project management.

Introduction to the Capstone Project

In this module, you’ll put your skills into practice. You’ll reflect on the key learning points that you reviewed during the course and complete the final assessment and hands-on activity.