Project Managers are often the middle men of the company, trying to get things done while rallying all cross-functional delegations to work together to meet the desired timeline. Often there is not buying because of competing interests, but it is the Project Manager's role to keep an open mind and keep moving forward. In Ron Montgomery's article 'Political Advice for Project Managers: Navigating Office Politics', he sites four tips to help with this rather unpleasant aspect of the job.
Please share your own experiences as a Project Manager battling politics in your organization.
What political roadblocks have you encountered in your job?
How did you mitigate the challenges to succeed at your goal?