The informal Power and interest (Perspective 4) of people within an organisation can have a huge influence on the success of any project, programme and portfolio. This is the informal and implicit counterpart of the organisation’s strategy. People are not just driven by the formal rules and objectives of an organisation; they also have personal goals and objectives. 

The Power and interest competence element enable the individual to use power and interest techniques to achieve stakeholder satisfaction and deliver the agreed outcomes within the constraints of time and budget. 

Instructional Objectives 

• Assess the personal ambitions and interests of others and the potential impact of these on the project 
• Assess the informal influence of individuals and groups and its potential impact on the project 
• Assess the personalities and working styles of others and employ them to the benefit of the project 

1hr. 30min.