The Sponsor and others Stakeholders
Dealing with the sponsor and other stakeholders may be one of the biggest challenges in the project environment. Listen to tips on how to escape the dangers in this process.
This playlist has 22 episodes.
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The Sponsor as a Fundamental Element in the Project
(04 Feb 2008)
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the sponsor and his/her influence on the project, as well as the importance of his/her involvement as a defender and facilitator for the success of the project. This podcast was recorded only in Brazilian Portuguese. The link below is for the Brazilian Portuguese version.
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Stakeholders
(28 Jul 2008)
In this podcast Ricardo Vargas talks about stakeholder management and who the project stakeholders are and the type of influence they exert on the project. He also talks about the importance of mapping the stakeholders and managing their expectations. He also explains what should be made to identify the most influential stakeholders in the project. This podcast was recorded only in Brazilian Portuguese.
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Half Sponsor, half manager
(08 Sep 2008)
In this podcast, from a suggestion of Alexandre Giordani, Ricardo Vargas talks about the sponsor that wants to manage the project. He explains that each person has a role in the project and that the sponsors role is to give support to the manager and to be a great guardian of the project. This podcast was recorded only in Brazilian Portuguese. The link below is for the Brazilian Portuguese version.
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The relationship between the client, project management and contractors
(15 Mar 2010)
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the importance of good relations between those who purchase the project, who manages and third parties involved in the project. He explains that the trust and respect must be made since early project, so that each party knows their role and their responsibilities.
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Negotiating with the Sponsor
(28 Feb 2011)
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about how the negotiation between the project manager and sponsor, which is often difficult and requires a different dynamic than usual. He explains that this negotiation is not competitive but collaborative, as both the project manager and the sponsor are working to project success.
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Understanding the Stakeholder Analysis
(02 May 2011)
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the stakeholder analysis and the types of interest they may have in the project. He explains that stakeholders will have a positive interest or negative interest in the project. Under this approach, he talks of levels of interest, showing who the people are more interested and how the manager should involve them in the project.
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When the Boss doesn't Accept the Project Manager Opinion
(08 Sep 2011)
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the relationship between the project manager and his boss in the organization. He explains that different opinions are part of the work and when the project manager suggests a direction to a superior, he must have grounding through data and facts, so hardly he will be challenged.
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My sponsor has changed. And now?
(19 Sep 2011)
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the actions that the project manager should have when the sponsor of the project changes. He explains that although the sponsor is the great supporter of the project, this is a natural fact, he also gives 4 tips on how the project manager should act when it happens.
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Managing Expectations
(17 Dec 2012)
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about managing stakeholders' expectations. What is the importance of properly managing expectations? What is the relationship of them with the project's scope and risk management?
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Stakeholder Management - PMBOK 5th Edition - Part 1 of 2
(15 Apr 2013)
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the chapter 13 of the PMBOK® 5th Edition, Stakeholder Management. Ricardo comments on the characteristics of the four processes that have been grouped together in this new knowledge area. In the next podcast, Ricardo continues to talk about how to execute and control the Stakeholder Management Plan.
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Stakeholder Management - PMBOK 5th Edition - Part 2 of 2
(22 Apr 2013)
In this podcast, Ricardo continues to talk about the chapter 13 of the PMBOK® 5th Edition, Stakeholder Management. In this second podcast, Ricardo explains how to execute and control the Stakeholder Management Plan.
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How to do Stakeholder Analysis in Practice - Part 1 of 2
(17 Jun 2013)
In this special podcast, Ricardo teaches, in practice, how to do a Stakeholder Analysis. To follow the step-by-step shown by Ricardo, you will need this material: 3 large sheets of paper (i.e. flip chart size), tape, several post-it's and pens (or markers), two to three different colors for pens and post-it's. And of course, your team to participate in the brainstorming. Follow next week the final part of this podcast!
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How to do Stakeholder Analysis in Practice - Part 2 of 2
(24 Jun 2013)
In this podcast, Ricardo ends the explanation of how to do the Stakeholder Analysis in practice. If you have not heard the first part, listen to it here: http://www.ricardo-vargas.com/podcasts/how-to-do-stakeholder-analysis-in-practice-part-1-of-2 /
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Dealing with Friction related to the Functional Hierarchy and the Project
(04 Nov 2013)
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the difficulties that the project manager goes through when dealing with an organization with low maturity in project management. He shows how the project manager can cope with the problems arising from this scenario.
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How to train your sponsor
(12 Mar 2014)
In this podcast, Ricardo addresses one of the biggest challenges in the project environment, how can we educate the sponsor to make a decision based on facts, not just feeling. He also gives tips on how we can escape the dangers in this process.
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How to keep the Stakeholders informed about the Project Deliverables: The Secret of the Milestones
(27 Jul 2014)
In this podcast, Ricardo gives tips on how to create your WBS to better communicate key project deliverables to the project stakeholders.
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Dealing with a Weak Sponsor/Sponsorship
(30 Sep 2014)
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about when a project has sponsorship issues. He explains how to proceed in two scenarios: when there is a sponsor with little interest in the project or when the sponsor does not have enough power to fulfill his role.
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7 Principles of Stakeholder Engagement
(20 Jul 2015)
In this episode, Ricardo talks about seven principles of stakeholder engagement that will help you better understand the dynamics of that relationship and how to conduct more easily your project to success.
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How to Convince without Power?
(26 Jan 2016)
In this episode, Ricardo commented on the types of power and how each one of them can be used in our professional and personal relationships.
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The impacts of Organization and Social Structures on Stakeholder Management
(19 Oct 2019)
When leading transformation projects and massive changes within an organization structure, you need to be mindful about the changes that will happen on the social structure that is entwined with it and that is based on people's personal and cognitive values, not on formal roles.
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Why "Stakeholders" is a Principle and also a Performance Domain in the PMBOK 7th edition
(02 Aug 2021)
In this week's episode, Ricardo shows the differences behind the concepts of Stakeholders for the Principles, Performance Domains, and Knowledge Areas. He explains the Stakeholder' vision for these items and the importance of each. Listen to the Podcast to learn more.
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The Legal Team is the Best Friend in Protecting Your Project and Your Organisation (Stewardship)
(13 Sep 2021)
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about the legal aspects of project management. He explains that the project manager often may perceive that their work is being delayed due to the requirements of other areas, for example. Ricardo explains that these requirements are made to protect the project and, in the end, your organization.
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