Business Acumen for Project Managers

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01 - Introduction

01 - Building your business acumen as a project manager.mp4

01:06

02 - Strategy and Business Management for Project Managers

01 - The Talent Triangle in project management.mp4

02:39

03 - Aligning Projects with Business Strategy

01 - The role of projects in your business strategy.mp4

03:46

02 - Strategic, tactical, and operational aspects of projects.mp4

03:37

03 - Define your strategic project goals.mp4

03:02

04 - Define the benefits of your project for stakeholders.mp4

03:23

05 - Define the risks of your project.mp4

04:48

06 - Define the sustainability of your project.mp4

03:39

07 - Process improvement methods in project management.mp4

03:28

08 - Align your project scope, schedule, and budget.mp4

03:53

04 - Recognizing Business Function Priorities

01 - Prioritizing the customer for business acumen.mp4

02:47

02 - Insights on procurement, operations, and logistics for PMs.mp4

03:25

03 - Insights on supply chain management for PMs.mp4

03:40

04 - Insights on marketing and sales for project managers.mp4

03:14

05 - Insights on human resources for project managers.mp4

04:02

06 - Insights on safety and physical security for PMs.mp4

03:23

07 - Insights on information technology for PMs.mp4

04:26

08 - Insights on finance and accounting documents for PMs.mp4

02:48

09 - Insights on finance and accounting calculations for PMs.mp4

05:41

05 - Conclusion

01 - Leverage your business acumen for project success.mp4

03:02

Exercise Files

Ex_Files_Business_Acumen_Project_Managers_2021.zip

Glossary_Business_Acumen_Project_Managers_2021.zip

Description

In today's competitive marketplace, it's not enough for a project manager to know how to implement the latest project management methodologies. To excel in the role, you must understand how business really works, and how to align your project with the larger purpose of your organization. In this course, learn core strategic and business management skills that can help to bolster your business acumen.

Instructor Daniel Stanton begins the course by reviewing the key skills highlighted in the Project Management Institute (PMI) Talent Triangle, and explaining how strategy and business management fit into your professional development. Next, he explains how to align your project with the priorities of your organization, and effectively communicate the goals, benefits, and risks of your project to your stakeholders. Then, he walks through the different business functions in an organization, including marketing and sales, supply chain management, human resources, and information technology. To wrap up, Daniel explains how to leverage your business acumen to collaborate effectively with individuals throughout your organization.

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