Managing Projects with No Direct Authority

In the absence of direct authority, what challenges does a project manager face when trying to influence the behavior of team members?

• Developing active commitment and accountability among team members without coercive obedience or compliance
• Building trust and persuasion in a project team to gain power
• Using personal authority and networking to negotiate resources

How can a project manager gain the authority required to achieve these goals?

• Use the power of superior knowledge and information about the project
• Understand the power and authority structure in the organization and use it to the team's advantage
• Build positive relationships and networks with stakeholders
• Build cooperation and align team effort through mutual trust and credibility
• Create self-managed teams for less managing and more accountability

Overview/Description

Managing Projects without Direct Authority is a Business Impact product focusing on how Project Managers of cross-functional teams can maximize team involvement, even if they directly report to another manager.

Target Audience

Individuals who have interest in knowing more about Project Management, including those in positions that require them to carry out a project management role to individuals that are full-time project managers wishing to hone their skills further.