Creating clarity with five practical strategies to keep IT projects and teams on track.
Course Description:
What you’ll learn
- Use the business case as a decision making compass.
- Identify and engage utilitity players.
- Apply the 5W framework to ask clarifying questions.
- Provide clarity in priorititization.
- Appreciate the rigor behind the project management profession.
Course Content
- Introduction –> 1 lecture • 6min.
- Lesson One: Let the Business Case be your Compass –> 1 lecture • 5min.
- Lesson Two: Lean into Project Management –> 2 lectures • 22min.
- Lesson Three: Empower Utility Players –> 1 lecture • 5min.
- Lesson Four: Who, What, When, Where, and Why –> 1 lecture • 9min.
- Lesson Five: Prioritize Early and Often –> 1 lecture • 9min.
- Summary of the Five Steps –> 2 lectures • 9min.
Requirements
Course Description:
Leading transformation requires more than vision—it takes structure, communication, and the ability to bridge business and technology. The 5 Strategies Every Leader Needs gives you practical tools to guide initiatives with clarity and confidence.
In this short, focused course, you’ll learn how to:
• Use the business case as your compass to keep priorities aligned with value.
• Empower utility players who connect the dots across teams.
• Apply the 5Ws (Who, What, When, Where, Why) to drive clear accountability.
• Prioritize with purpose using value–effort and risk sizing techniques.
• Communicate the full picture to keep leadership and teams aligned.
Who This Course Is For:
- Business leaders, directors, and managers driving transformation or major initiatives
- Finance and operations professionals partnering with IT or project teams
- Anyone who wants to lead change with confidence and reduce the chaos that often surrounds cross-functional work
Why It Matters:
When leaders understand the mechanics behind successful project delivery, teams stay aligned, value is protected, and transformation becomes sustainable. These 5 strategies provide a structured yet flexible approach to guide any business initiative—from digital upgrades to process redesigns.
Instructor:
Instructor Cathleen Warren, PMP, is a Finance Transformation Consultant with 25+ years of experience bridging business and IT. Her coaching-based approach helps leaders guide teams through complex initiatives while keeping value front and center.