You can help your organization understand the roles and skills required for the project management function -- you just have to know where to start. This week, Jay Christensen joins Pete Wright to help outline the planning elements you'll need to add to communication what will and will not be done on your project -- and by whom!

When working to build your team, you may find yourself in a sticky political mess when you find different groups in your organization are prioritizing your project differently. Consistent prioritization is key to alignment on projects and requires the right mix of authority, will, and communication. This week, Jay Christensen joins Pete Wright to point you in the right direction as you help your organization master project prioritization.

You have a problem. You escalate to your sponsor or steering committee. Their response? Don't worry, they're sure you'll be able to solve the problem without impacting Cost, Schedule or Performance! As frustrating as this response may be, listen in this week as Jay Christensen unravels the motivation behind this typical response, and gives you the tools you need to present the right solutions, just the right way!

Are you a project manager seeking support from the functional managers who have their employees on your teams? Are you a team member looking for more support from your functional manager as you work on projects? This week, Jay Christensen joins Pete Wright to take on both of these issues and give you the strategies you'll need to solve a tricky political puzzle.