How to Reduce Project Stress Through Better Prioritization and Stakeholder Honesty

The Digital Project Manager

Asking stakeholders to prioritize project scope can lead to fistfights, bruised egos, and a daunting array of multiple "top priorities". But can it also be a way to foster a culture of collaboration and transparency?

Galen Low is joined by James Louttit—Founder and Lead Trainer at Impactful Project Management—to explore the delicate art of prioritization and how to wield it in a way that cuts straight through the politics and directly towards project success.

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• James's book: “Leading Impactful Teams”

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1. How to Reduce Project Stress Through Better Prioritization and Stakeholder Honesty (00:00:00)

2. The Controversy of Prioritization in Projects (00:02:03)

3. James's Prioritization Construct (00:04:35)

4. Encouraging Collaborative Decision-Making in IT Projects (00:12:05)

5. Risk Management and Contingency Planning (00:16:12)

6. Importance of Quick and Effective Estimation in Projects (00:20:47)

7. Addressing Disappointment and Prioritization (00:22:21)

8. Leveraging AI for Risk Identification (00:24:17)

9. Engaging Leadership in Risk Management (00:25:28)

10. Navigating Authority and Decision Making (00:27:18)

11. Gaining Influence When Feeling Like an "Order Taker" (00:31:07)

12. Adapting Project Management Approaches (00:38:07)