Agile Ideas
#130 | Stakeholder Success Demystified - Panel at The PMO Leader 2023 Conference - with 4 expert speakers
Join Fatimah Abbouchi in this panel discussion on stakeholder success at The PMO Leader 2023 Global Conference. The speakers included Divya Pasupuleti, Lucy Grierson, Craig Wilson, and Amanda Oakenfull.
They delved into effective stakeholder management within project management, emphasising the importance of understanding and meeting stakeholders' needs for project success and tangible benefits. Discussions highlighted strategies such as active engagement, clear communication, and proactive stakeholder identification as essential for fostering trust and ensuring positive outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.
Panelists shared insights into tailoring engagement approaches to address diverse stakeholder interests and expectations, while also exploring the root causes of poor management and methods for re-establishing trust in challenging scenarios. Real-life examples illustrated the consequences of ineffective management, underscoring the significance of techniques like stakeholder analysis and communication strategies to keep stakeholders informed and engaged, particularly in remote or virtual project environments.
Looking ahead, the panelists foresaw emerging trends in stakeholder management, offering guidance for project management professionals to navigate these changes effectively and ensure stakeholder success in future endeavours.
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The Panelists:
Divya is a highly accomplished leader in the telecommunications, project management and not-for-profit industry. She is known for delivering complex business transformations, customer-centric strategies, and commercial results.
Contact Divya here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/divyapasupuleti/
Lucy is a Governance and Delivery specialist with expertise in organisational and cultural change. She invests heavily in team culture and loves to simplify chaos and complexity to help individuals optimise performance and feel connected.
Contact Lucy here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyjgrierson/
Craig is an experienced Program Director (AIPM-CPPD) with the ability to adapt to any industry through the application of strong, disciplined practices, leading teams across Business, Construction and Technology.
Connect with Craig here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-wilson-975963/
Amanda is an experienced senior executive with over 20 years of professional experience in the public and private sector, where she has successfully delivered large technology transformations in a range of sectors. Delivering the right solutions both strategically and operationally has been key to developing and maintaining successful outcomes and strong relationships .
Connect with Amanda here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amone77/
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Join Fatimah Abbouchi in this panel discussion on stakeholder success at The PMO Leader 2023 Global Conference. The speakers included Divya Pasupuleti, Lucy Grierson, Craig Wilson, and Amanda Oakenfull.
They delved into effective stakeholder management within project management, emphasising the importance of understanding and meeting stakeholders' needs for project success and tangible benefits. Discussions highlighted strategies such as active engagement, clear communication, and proactive stakeholder identification as essential for fostering trust and ensuring positive outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.
Panelists shared insights into tailoring engagement approaches to address diverse stakeholder interests and expectations, while also exploring the root causes of poor management and methods for re-establishing trust in challenging scenarios. Real-life examples illustrated the consequences of ineffective management, underscoring the significance of techniques like stakeholder analysis and communication strategies to keep stakeholders informed and engaged, particularly in remote or virtual project environments.
Looking ahead, the panelists foresaw emerging trends in stakeholder management, offering guidance for project management professionals to navigate these changes effectively and ensure stakeholder success in future endeavours.
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The Panelists:
Divya is a highly accomplished leader in the telecommunications, project management and not-for-profit industry. She is known for delivering complex business transformations, customer-centric strategies, and commercial results.
Contact Divya here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/divyapasupuleti/
Lucy is a Governance and Delivery specialist with expertise in organisational and cultural change. She invests heavily in team culture and loves to simplify chaos and complexity to help individuals optimise performance and feel connected.
Contact Lucy here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyjgrierson/
Craig is an experienced Program Director (AIPM-CPPD) with the ability to adapt to any industry through the application of strong, disciplined practices, leading teams across Business, Construction and Technology.
Connect with Craig here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-wilson-975963/
Amanda is an experienced senior executive with over 20 years of professional experience in the public and private sector, where she has successfully delivered large technology transformations in a range of sectors. Delivering the right solutions both strategically and operationally has been key to developing and maintaining successful outcomes and strong relationships .
Connect with Amanda here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amone77/
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For all things Agile Ideas and to stay connected, visit our website below. We hope you found today's episode enlightening. Until next time, keep innovating and exploring new Agile Ideas!
Learn more about podcast host Fatimah Abbouchi
Watch the podcast on YouTube here
Learn about Agile Management Office here
Follow me on LinkedIn
Access The PMO Playbook