Can I Help? The Project Manager as Trusted Advisor

April
22
2026 (Wednesday)
Time 08:30 AM PDT | 11:30 AM EDT
Duration: 60 Minutes
143 Days Left To REGISTER
Id: 210675
Instructor
Dr Mike Clayton 
Live
Recorded
Live + Recorded

Overview

The term ‘Trusted Advisor’ was coined by Maister, Green, and Galford, for their book of the same name. But how does this idea apply, specifically, to the projects profession and the role of project manager? In this webinar, Dr Mike clayton will explore how project professionals can build trust with clients, sponsors, steering boards, and (critically) with their wider stakeholder group.

Why you should Attend

If your clients and bosses don’t trust your advice, you’ll be taking instruction, rather than leading, all your career. And what true professional would want that?

Areas Covered in the Session

  • What is a Trusted Advisor and why is the concept so important in the Projects Profession?
  • What do we mean by Trust
  • Two models for acquiring and maintaining trust
  • How to apply those models in the context of projects and programs
  • How to recover trust if it should break down

Who Will Benefit

  • Suitable for mid-career professionals who want to take on more strategic and leadership roles in the projects profession

Speaker Profile

Dr Mike Clayton is the author of How to Influence in Any Situation (2nd edition of Brilliant Influence) and The Influence Agenda. He spent his career studying the psychology of influence and honing his abilities. His live workshops and seminars were in great demand before the Covid pandemic and now, he delivers them solely online. Mike is founder of the OnlinePMCourses website and YouTube channel and the Management Courses YouTube channel and is a skilled communicator and educator, with over 30 years of experience in consulting, project delivery, training, and speaking.
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