Avatars and Sponsors in Projectland with Dawn Mahan - Part 2
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dawn Mahan, author of Meet the Players in Projectland. Dawn discusses the avatars in her book, "Evil Sponsor," behaviors, and why she chose a tiger as the avatar for the project manager. You also get to hear Dawn’s sage advice for effective stakeholder communication.
Key Takeaways:
- Avatars in Meet the Players in Projectland:
- Introduction to the avatars and their significance in the book.
- Detailed discussion on the sponsor's role and the "Evil Sponsor" behaviors to avoid.
- The Tiger Avatar for Project Managers:
- Why Dawn chose a tiger to represent project managers.
- Dig into the chapter of the Project Manager to learn about effective project management.
- Sage Advice from Dawn:
- Strategies for improving stakeholder communication.
- Dawn’s advice on ensuring your message is heard: "If you're tired of hearing yourself talk, your stakeholders are just now hearing you."
Dawn Mahan | LinkedIn: in/dawnmahan/ | Website: https://www.pmotraining.com/ | Email: dmahan@pmotraining.com | The book: https://a.co/d/0gtE1sjl
