Master the People Side of Project Management

Every project has a plan. Not every project has buy-in. Stakeholder Management for Project Managers closes that gap—giving project managers, program directors, business analysts, and change leaders the frameworks, tools, and empathy-driven strategies they need to successfully engage people throughout every phase of a project.

Authored by Michelle Bartonico, a certified PMP and PROSCI-certified change practitioner with nearly two decades of experience leading enterprise initiatives in higher education and marketing, this practical guide bridges project management theory with the realities of working with people in organizations.

Key Features include:

• End-to-end stakeholder engagement framework aligned with PMBOK® principles
• Tools for stakeholder identification, mapping, and analysis (power/interest matrix, salience model, onion diagram, and more)
• Step-by-step guidance for building a Stakeholder Engagement Plan and Communications Management Plan
• Empathy-focused strategies: cognitive, emotional, and compassionate empathy applied to stakeholder relationships
• Change management models, including ADKAR, Kotter, and the change curve—with practical application to real project scenarios
• Downloadable resources: Project Charter, RACI Chart, Stakeholder Engagement Plan, and two Stakeholder Register templates

Whether you lead enterprise initiatives, manage client relationships, or drive organizational change, this book is your go-to guide for stakeholder engagement success. From identifying key stakeholders to navigating resistance and complex personalities, each chapter delivers practical techniques you can apply immediately—across industries, teams, and projects.