42 min
#46 - Using power and influence to enhance project performance with Jennifer Beckett Understanding Projects
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Jennifer Beckett is a project manager working in the public service sector. Her background in sociology and project management, and her passion for public service has positioned her to work on projects in community housing, homelessness, Covid emergency response, immigration and settlement, and many other worthwhile endeavours. She has a special interest in the connections between community organizations and governing systems, and their impact on the lived experience of citizens.
Our discussion today is on the topic of power and influence. Jennifer talks about the importance of effective communication, leadership, and approaches for influencing project team members and other stakeholders in order to achieve project goals.
This is an episode of the Understanding Projects podcast which consists of a series of discussions with PM academics and practitioners about the real world aspects of projects and project management. The podcast is based on the text Understanding Project Management - A Practical Guide by Dave C. Barrett.
Jennifer Beckett is a project manager working in the public service sector. Her background in sociology and project management, and her passion for public service has positioned her to work on projects in community housing, homelessness, Covid emergency response, immigration and settlement, and many other worthwhile endeavours. She has a special interest in the connections between community organizations and governing systems, and their impact on the lived experience of citizens.
Our discussion today is on the topic of power and influence. Jennifer talks about the importance of effective communication, leadership, and approaches for influencing project team members and other stakeholders in order to achieve project goals.
This is an episode of the Understanding Projects podcast which consists of a series of discussions with PM academics and practitioners about the real world aspects of projects and project management. The podcast is based on the text Understanding Project Management - A Practical Guide by Dave C. Barrett.
42 min