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Ready to take your projects to the next level? This Specialization is designed for anyone who manages projects, programs, or work streams—especially if you work with people outside your immediate team.
In today's fast-paced world, successful projects depend on strong leadership. This beginner-friendly Specialization will give you the skills to confidently manage stakeholders, influence outcomes, and keep your teams on track.
Google experts will guide you throughout this Specialization by providing hands-on experience with practical tools and techniques, learning how to:
Define clear roles and responsibilities using RACI charts, so everyone knows who does what Create effective communication plans to keep all stakeholders in the loop, no matter how big or small the project Influence and persuade by anticipating objections and handling resistance like a pro Build high-performing teams by fostering an inclusive and ethical team culture
By the time you're finished, you won't just be managing projects—you'll be leading with clarity and confidence, ready to influence outcomes, and keep teams focused on shared goals.
Syllabus
- Course 1: Working Effectively with Stakeholders
- Course 2: Organizing Communication and Documentation
- Course 3: Leadership and Influencing Skills
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In this course, you will learn the factors that influence team effectiveness, the stages of team development, and how to manage team dynamics. You will discover how to create an ethical and inclusive environment in which high-functioning teams work together to achieve project goals. You will also explore how to use different techniques and sources of power to influence others. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Explain the importance of project teamwork and the factors that influence team effectiveness - Discuss the stages of team development and how to manage team dynamics - Explain how to build high-functioning teams that work together to meet project goals - Discuss the role of the project manager in fostering an ethical and inclusive team culture - Explore techniques and sources of power that can help influence others
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In this course, you will learn the elements of a simple communication plan and how to draft and manage one, why documentation helps create project team visibility and accountability, how to organize documents in one central place, and how to prepare for a job search by documenting experience and highlighting transferable skills. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Draft a communication plan and explain how to manage it - Examine the elements of a communication plan that are vital to project success - Explain why a project plan is necessary and what components it contains. - Explain the value of documentation in creating visibility and accountability for team members - Organize project documents in one centralized place - Explain why milestones are important and how to set them
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In this course, you will learn how to define project roles and responsibilities, complete a stakeholder analysis and power grid, and utilize RACI charts to define and communicate project team member responsibilities. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Define project roles and responsibilities - Complete a stakeholder analysis and explain its significance - Utilize RACI charts to define and communicate project team member responsibilities
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A solid and practical introduction to stakeholder management. It’s especially valuable if you’re building foundational project management skills, but advanced professionals may find it too introductory.