1. Effective communication in IT projects as a success factor
why women are the perfect match

2. About Me I am an IT Project manager with…
Education in project management
Passion for communication
Tech enthusiast
I am not a skilled developer, architect or other IT expert.

3. Typical IT Project Manager
Education in IT
Experience in Software Development
Technical know-how in a specific area e.g. App Development
Know-how in Requirements Analysis
Experience in Project Management
Analytical thinking
Technical
Focus

4. Why is communication so importANT...?
Project managers spend most of their time communicating…
with team members and other project stakeholders, whether they are internal or external to the organization.
Effective communication creates a bridge between diverse stakeholders…
…who may have different cultural and organizational backgrounds, different levels of expertise and different perspectives and interests, which impact or have an influence upon the project execution or outcome.“
PMBOK fifth Edition

5. Top 10 reasons why IT projects fail
#1 – Scope Creep
#2 – Overallocated Resources
#3 – Poor Communications
#4 – Bad Stakeholder Management
#5 – Unreliable estimates
#6 – No risk management
#7 – Unsupported Project Culture
#8 – The Accidental Project Manager
#9 – Lack of Team Planning Sessions
#10 – Monitoring and Controlling /
Communication
and
Project Management competence
related problems

6. My View on IT Project Managers
Education in project management
Technical understanding
Team leading
Analytical thinking
Quick Grasping
Great communicator
Communication
Focused

7. Benefits of Communication Approach
Focus on overall view Specialize on project management Offer different perspectives Lead the team Foster communication

8. Communication Effects…
Structure
Transparency
Trust
Responsibility
Structure (Wipak)
Trust (CCC)
Transparency (Gespag)
Risk (change request)
-> example

9. Rules of EFFEctive communication
#1 Never assume anything! Ask questions
#2 Listen
#3 Adapt your communication to the audience
#4 Be consistent in your message
#5 Plan communication

10. Rules of EFFEctive communication
#6 Choose the right channel
#7 Adapt your communication to the person & situation
#8 Find your own communication style
#9 Learn by experience
#10 Never stop to communicate

11. Women, IT, Communication…
perfect match?

12. Women in major tech companies
Reference:

13. Women HAVE the perfect skills
Curiosity
Emotional Intelligence
Building Bridges
Designing and aligning
Communication

14. Why should I choose it project management?

15. 7 reasons for IT Project Management
#1 Versatile Profession
#2 Challenging by nature
#3 Leading People
#4 Rewarding Job
#5 Great Development Possibilities
#6 Good Income
#7 Communication matters

16. Good communication is just as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after.
Anne Morrow Lindbergh (Aviation Pioneer)