In Scope: Managing Projects at UW–Madison

In Scope is a mini-curriculum and conversation workshop series designed for managers of small- to medium-sized projects at UW–Madison. Subject matter experts will address managing projects in the university environment, introduce project management methods and resources, and facilitate conversations around common problems and solutions. In Scopesessions will provide foundational skills so you can navigate projects more efficiently and effectively. All sessions will be online. You can register for the entire series or select individual sessions.

Managing Up
Presented by Jenny Faust, associate vice provost of strategic initiatives and director, Office of Strategic Consulting; and Dave Pagenkopf, deputy chief information officer, Department of Information Technology

“Managing up” is the art of interacting with your supervisor or project sponsor to contribute to their success. This involves skills such as presenting both problems and proposed solutions, understanding their work style and expectations and tailoring your interactions with them accordingly, and knowing how to work around their weaknesses and still succeed. Looking at real-life case studies, this session will review common challenges in dealing with project leaders, owners, and sponsors, and discuss some strategies that could help you to navigate these challenges.