Chapter 3 - The Role of the Project Manager: Pages 51 - 68 Flashcards
This role is distinct from that of a functional manager or operations manager; the person fulfilling this role is assigned by the performing organization to lead the team that is responsible for achieving the project objectives
Project Manager
Page 52
Research reveals that the top 2% of project managers are designated by their bosses and team members distinguish themselves by what?
Demonstrating superior relationship and communication skills while displaying a positive attitude.
(Page 53)
The PMI Talent Triangle focuses on what 3 key skill sets?
1) Technical Project Management
2) Leadership
3) Strategic and business management
(Page 56)
The skills to effectively apply project management knowledge to deliver the desired outcomes for programs and projects.
Technical project management
Page 58
The knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to guide, motivate, and direct a team, to help an organization achieve its business goals
Leadership
Page 56
The knowledge and expertise in the industry and organization that enhances performance and better delivers business outcomes. It involves the ability to see the high level overview of the organization and effectively negotiate and implement decisions and actions that support strategic alignment and innovation.
Strategic and business management
Page 56, Page 58
How much time do top project managers spend on communicating in their project?
90%
Page 61
________________ involves influence, negotiation, autonomy, and power.
Politics
Page 62
These 2 words are often used interchangeably; however, they are no synonymous. One is more closely associated with directing another person to get from one point to another using a known set of expected behaviors. In contrast, the other word involves working with others through discussion or debate in order to guide them from one point to another
Leadership and management
Page 64
__________________ is a leadership style that allows the teams to make their own decisions and establish their own goals, also referred to as taking a hands-off style
Laissez-faire Leadership
Page 65
_____________ is a leadership style that focuses on goals, feedback, and accomplishment to determine rewards; management by exception
Transactional Leadership
Page 65
_____________ is a leadership style that demonstrates commitment to serve and put other people first; focuses on other people’s growth. learning, development, autonomy, and well-being; concentrates on relationships, community and collaboration. With this style, leadership is secondary and emerges after service
Servant Leadership
Page 65
__________________ is a leadership style that empowers followers through idealized attributes and behaviors, inspirational motivation, encouragement for innovation and creativity. and individual consideration
Transformational Leadership
Page 65
______________ is a leadership style that is able to inspire, high energy, enthusiastic, self confident, and hols strong convictions
Charismatic Leadership
Page 65
_______________ is a leadership style that is a combination of transactional, transformational, and charismatic
Interactional Leadership
Page 65
