Slide 1New ChallengesBroaden your ViewCommunicate in 3-DCommunicate in 3-DBecome Worldly-WiseBe a Political OperativeAssert YourselfBe FlexibleSocial SkillsSlide 11The New Project Manager By Mary BrandelNew ChallengesBusiness success is more and more related to projectsTime frames for completion are compressed Cross-functional teams Cross-cultural teams Project managers must adaptBroaden your ViewUnderstand the businessUnderstand your usersLook beyond your immediate circle Ask questionsCommunicate in 3-DNew project managers must communicateProject teams may consist of people outside your officeProject managers must coordinate with people who might not even be on the same continentCommunicate in 3-DGlobalization is bringing cultural gaps straight into the conference roomProject managers must close the cultural gaps that may ariseProject managers should try and have group members meet as early as possible in the projectBecome Worldly-WiseBring into account all of the diversity of team members. Know the different political aspects of the countries in which they do business.Take duties, tariffs, royalties, etc. into account when doing global business.Be a Political OperativeBe politically savvyUnderstand people and their motivationAlways figure out who to ally with and those to watch out forMaintain favorable relationships with coworkers, sponsors, other companies etc.Assert YourselfBe outspokenDon’t take no for an answerBe firm with you decisions and opinions, don’t let other’s opinions knock your project off courseBe FlexibleTest new ideas for a sample period before permanent implementation. Have back-up or alternative options for problems that may arise throughout operations.Social SkillsAside from raw performance, management is now starting to focus on the social aspect of operations. Nothing replaces experience when wanting to improve one’s social skills.Thank you for your