Strategic Leadership for Technology Portfolio Managers: Influencing Broad Teams and Upward Management
Master the art of strategic influence, cross-functional team leadership, and upward management to drive impactful technology portfolio success.
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Building a Foundation of Influence and Alignment
Unit 1: Understanding Your Influence Landscape
Beyond the Project Team
What Makes Them Tick?
Mapping Your Influence
Unit 2: Crafting Your Communication Strategy
Speaking Their Language
Building Bridges, Not Walls
The Art of the Update
Unit 3: Articulating Portfolio Value
Beyond Features & Functions
The Executive Pitch
ROI & Beyond
Unit 4: Proactive Engagement and Resistance Management
Anticipating the Roadblocks
Addressing Concerns Head-On
Your Influence Toolkit
Leading and Empowering Broad Technology Teams
Unit 1: Mastering Portfolio Communication
The Portfolio Comms Map
Crafting Clear Messages
Feedback Loops & Listening
Tools for Distributed Teams
Unit 2: Cultivating Psychological Safety
What is Psych Safety?
Building Trust & Openness
Handling Conflict Safely
Empowering Innovation
Unit 3: Embracing Servant Leadership
Servant Leadership Basics
Supporting Your Teams
Fostering Growth & Autonomy
Unit 4: Driving Collaboration & Ownership
Cross-Functional Synergy
Shared Goals, Shared Success
Resolving Inter-Team Issues
Articulating Strategic Value Upward
Unit 1: Measuring Portfolio Impact
Beyond Project Metrics
Strategic Value Metrics
Data for Decision Making
Building Your Value Case
Unit 2: Crafting Executive Narratives
Know Your Audience
Storytelling for Impact
The Power of Visuals
Crafting Your Message
Unit 3: Delivering Persuasive Presentations
Structuring Your Pitch
ROI & Strategic Alignment
Confident Delivery
Unit 4: Managing Executive Objections
Anticipating Questions
Addressing Concerns
Handling Pushback
Follow-Up & Reinforce
Navigating Organizational Dynamics and Driving Change
Unit 1: Understanding the Organizational Landscape
Power Structures Unveiled
Who's Who: Key Influencers
Building Your Alliance Net
Unit 2: Mastering Influence and Negotiation
The Art of Persuasion
Negotiating for Success
Handling Pushback Gracefully
Unit 3: Conflict Resolution and Dialogue
Understanding Conflict
Constructive Conversations
Mediating Disputes
Unit 4: Championing Change and Adoption
The Change Imperative
Leading the Charge
Communication for Adoption
Sustaining the Momentum