Guerrilla Tactics (Part 4)

Joe Wynne is a versatile Project Manager experienced in delivering medium-scope projects in large organizations that improve workforce performance and business processes. He has a proven track record of delivering effective, technology-savvy solutions in a variety of industries and a unique combination of strengths in both process management and workforce management.

 

In this installment, we will see the output of the war room meetings. First, there are the interactions and communications with workers to maintain performance. Second is planning for the unfortunate situation of your project being prematurely and abruptly eliminated.

BattlePlan Part 3: Interactions & Communication with Workers
Your ability to positively influence the workforce during times of severe disruption is a powerful people management skill and career success tool. Ensure success by using the information analyzed by the war room meetings to prepare to lead the workforce.

• Let them see that you are on top of the latest corporate developments and are letting them know information as soon as you know. Assign someone to do this if necessary. This will give you the legitimacy and authority to press for high performance.
• Don't allow gossip or speculation about the future of the project in meetings. Counter with facts you have proactively accumulated during intelligence gathering in Battle Plan Part 2. Do allow that gossip or speculation to be channeled into the …

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