les 21 - people - building a team

Question 1

Is this sentence correct? An effective team will require a diverse set of capabilities and competencies.

Answer 1

Yes, an effective team will require a diverse set of capabilities, competencies, and perspectives that match the project’s requirements.

Question 2

Which planning-related documents does PRINCE2 use to build effective teams?

Answer 2

These planning documents help communication and project vision:
* Project plan (Contains the scope, when, and who)
* PMT structure and the role descriptions
* Communication management approach
* Project initiation documentation

Question 3

Which planning-related technique does PRINCE2 use to build effective teams?

Answer 3

Product-based planning emphasizes getting agreement on what will meet user needs (product description) and clarifying the dependencies and sequencing of crucial outputs (products).

Question 4

As a project manager, three things may you do to help manage remote teams?

Answer 4

Suggestions include:
* Regular meetings that have a good purpose
* Use a virtual project space
* Use an anonymous questionnaire to detect issues
* Have a budget for Thank You’s
* Show appreciation to team members