Business Acumen for Project Managers

Everything You Need to Know to Succeed as a Project or Program Manager

By: Steven Haines

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Length: 9 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

Project managers with scaled-up business acumen are in high demand. Senior executives are searching for project management people who can align their projects to the company’s strategic intent and to the attainment of desired business outcomes. Fine-tuning your expertise as a project or program manager can have a meaningful impact on the achievements of your organization.

When project managers achieve higher levels of business acumen, they open the door to unparalleled professional career growth and the achievement of their personal best. Why is this important? According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), Business Acumen is one of the most important dimensions of the Talent Triangle® and its importance to the project management profession cannot be underestimated. This book is the approved text for the Business Acumen Institute's course entitled Business Acumen Essentials for Project Management and IT Professionals. Reading the book and completing the course could earn you PDUs to maintain your PMI Certification. It also leverages The Business Acumen Canvas, a visual tool used to understand the multi-faceted aspects of business acumen. To learn about Business Acumen Institute and its focus on project management, go to https://business-acumen.com/project-management/

Business Acumen for Project Managers by Steven Haines, Founder of Business Acumen Institute and world-renowned business thought leader takes you on a guided tour across the core capabilities needed to improve your business acumen and contribute to the success of your organization. When you have a firm grasp of the business, you'll set yourself apart from others, and you'll demonstrate your commitment to project management and, business acumen excellence!