Key takeaways
- PMs communicate across more levels, departments and jargon than anyone else; just ask when you do not understand an acronym.
- Electronic messages strip out context and tone; pick up the phone for anything sensitive and flex your style to the recipient.
- The PM's job has shifted from ticking off tasks to creating a collaborative environment built on trust and knowledge sharing.
- Create early opportunities for a new team to get to know each other, and ask what tools or channels would make their work easier.
- Tailored reporting for stakeholder groups and data-driven estimate insights are where collaboration tooling is heading.
About this episode
On this episode of Time Limit, Brett talks to Elizabeth Harrin, founder of GirlsGuidetoPM.com, and author of 5 PM books, including Collaboration Tools for Project Managers. Not only did Elizabeth write the book on how PMs can implement tools and overcome obstacles, but she also showed up to the podcast with really valuable, practical advice and ideas. Topics covered in this episode include:
- Common communication issues and how to address them
- The qualities of a solid collaborative environment
- How technology is impacting project management, and what the future may hold
- Practical tips for being a good communicator in the face of limited time
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