Being a PM at Microsoft: Influencing without authority

Опубликовано: 21 Май 2026
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Influencing without authority is a fundamental PM skill and activity. What are the key factors and behaviors that will help you more consistently enlist the help of others to achieve your common goals? The bottom line is that influencing without authority comes down to emotional intelligence and effective communication.

Chapters
00:00 - Welcome to the video
00:32 - Series introduction
01:16 - Topic introduction
02:02 - Sharing some additional resources
02:58 - Foreshadowing an upcoming video on expertise
03:44 - Tip 1: Understand your own motivations and incentives
05:31 - Tip 2: Understand your collaborator’s motivations and incentives
07:40 - Tip 3: Look for the intersection and the opportunity
11:05 - Here's the deal
12:26 - Flashback: Influencing without authority relies on effective communication
13:00 - Wrapping up

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