Chapter 3 - Role of the Project Manager

Question 1

What is a Project Manager

Answer 1

The project manager is the person assigned by the performing organization to lead the team that is responsible for achieving the project objectives.

Question 2

As part of the Project Manager Competences, what are the 3 skill sets on the Talent Triangle?

Answer 2

• Technical project management, also the cope or PM
• Leadership
• Strategic and business management
  (pg 71, 3.4.1)

Question 3

Technical Project Management, part of the Talent Triangle, goal is?

Answer 3

Effectively applying PM knowledge to deliver the desired outcomes for programs or projects.
(pg 72, 3.4.2)

Question 4

Strategic and Business Management, part of the Talent Triangle, goal is?

Answer 4

They serve as the domain champions in a particular functions, such as: Finance, Marketing, and Operations.
(pg 72, 3.4.3)

Question 5

Different Leadership Styles include, but not limited to?

Answer 5

• Laissez-faire (taking a hands-off style)
• Transactional (focus on goals, feedback, and accomplishment to determine rewards)
• Servant leader ( demonstrates commitment to serve and put other people first)
• Transformational (empowering followers through idealized attributes and behaviors)
• Charismatic (able to inspire)
• Interactional (combination of transactional, transformational, and charismatic)

(pg 77 / 3.4.5.1)

Question 6

What are the 3 level of Performing Integration?

Answer 6

• Process,
• Cognitive, and
• Ccontext levels
  (pg 78 / 3.5)