Project Manager Team Member and Negotiator Flashcards
What is the definition of a Project Manager?
Assigned by the performing organization to lead the project team that is responsible for achieving the project objectives.
What are the key responsibilities of a Project Manager?
- Selecting appropriate processes, tools, and techniques for the project
- Managing and completing on time
- Managing and completing within budget
- Managing and completing within scope
- Managing within ethical limits
- Bringing the project to a close and capturing lessons learned.
What is the Project Manager’s sphere of influence?
Leads project team to meet objectives and stakeholders’ expectations.
What is the PMI’s Talent Triangle?
- Technical Project Management
- Strategic & Business Management
- Leadership.
What does Technical Project Management involve?
Skills to effectively apply PM knowledge to deliver desired outcomes for programs or projects.
What are some key skills top Project Managers demonstrate?
- Focus on critical TPM elements/artifacts
- Tailoring traditional and agile tools
- Thorough planning and prioritization
- Managing project elements.
What is Strategic and Business Management in project management?
Knowledge of and expertise in the industry and organization that enhances performance and better delivers business outcomes.
What are essential leadership skills for a Project Manager?
- Negotiation
- Resilience
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal skills.
What are the 10 Knowledge Areas in Project Management?
- Project Integration Management
- Project Scope Management
- Project Schedule Management
- Project Cost Management
- Project Quality Management
- Project Resources Management
- Project Communication Management
- Project Risk Management
- Project Procurement Management
- Project Stakeholder Management.
What is the difference between Management and Leadership in project management?
Management focuses on processes and efficiency, while leadership emphasizes guiding and motivating a team.
What are the different leadership styles a Project Manager can adopt?
- Laissez-faire
- Transactional
- Servant leader
- Transformational
- Charismatic
- Interactional.
What are the Project Manager’s integration responsibilities?
- Understanding strategic objectives
- Guiding team focus
- Achieving success through integration of processes and knowledge areas.
Who has ultimate authority and responsibility for the project?
Project Sponsor.
True or False: A Project Manager needs to know how to do everyone’s job.
False.
Fill in the blank: The Project Manager uses input from _______ and stakeholders to execute the project.
[Sponsor].
What is the role of the Project Manager in conflict mediation?
Make sure everyone on the team contributes and benefits.
What is the importance of soft skills for a Project Manager?
Used to balance conflicting, competing goals of stakeholders to achieve consensus.
What does it mean to have business acumen as a Project Manager?
Understanding macro and micro influences in the organization and industry.
What does the Project Manager need to do to keep the project on track?
Keep the vision clear and coordinate activities.
What are Critical Success Factors (CSFs) in project management?
Key elements that must be in place for project success.
What is the role of the Executive Sponsor?
Has ultimate authority and responsibility for the project.
