11-The Role of the Project Manager Flashcards
When should project manager need to get involved in projects?
1-Could be from initiation through closing
2-Could be be involved in evaluation and analysis
activities prior to project initiation
3-May be called upon to
manage or assist in business analysis business case development, and aspects of
portfolio management for a project
4-May also be involved in follow on activities related to realizing business benefits from the project
Project manager plays ………………. role for the entire project team in order to
achieve the project’s objectives.
leadership
Project Manager ………… to meet the project’s objectives and stakeholder expectation.
leads the Project team
Project Manager proactively interacts with …. (7)
- Other project managers
- Project sponsor
- PMO
- Program Manager
- Functional Manager
- Subject Matter Specialists
- Business Analyst
Positional PM
Sometimes called formal, authoritative, legitimate
Informational PM
Control of gathering or distribution
Referent PM
Respect or admiration others hold for the individual, credibility gained
Situational PM
Gained due to unique situation such as a specific crisis
Personal or charismatic PM
Charm, attraction
Relational PM
Participates in networking, connections, and alliances
Expert PM
Skill, information possessed; experience, training, education,
certification
Two forms of PM based on reward and punishment
- Reward oriented
- Punitive or coercive
Persuasive PM
Ability to provide arguments that move people to a desired course of action
Avoiding PM
Refusing to participate
Top project managers are ………………. when it comes to power
proactive and intentional
