Homework: Selling Executives on PM
Read the Case titled: Selling Executives on Project Management.
Write a 1 to 2 pages paper in which you:
• Analyze the fundamental reasons why the executives in the case refused to listen to their own employees, but were willing to listen to a consultant. Discuss the main reasons why the executives still seemed apprehensive even after the consultant's presentation.
• Imagine that you are the consultant for the case study. Speculate on three strategies that you could employ to get the executives to understand your point of view and thus support your project management recommendations.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this homework are:
o Analyze the role of executive management in the life of a project
o Apply the project manager's critical skills, in terms of project leadership, team building, time management, conflict management, and effective communication with executive sponsors, peers, team members, and project clients.
o Use technology and information resources to research issues in project management.