role of the project manager

Question 1

on a high level, what is the role of r a project manager

Answer 1

Lead the team responsible for achieving the project goals
Concise and clear communication skills
Understanding Stakeholder needs on a project
simplifying + facilitating communications among stakeholders

Question 2

According to Andrea, what is 90% of Project Managing?

Answer 2

Communication

Question 3

What are the 3 pillars of the PMI Talent Triangle

Answer 3

Leadership
- Guiding, motivating, and directing teams
- Communication, interpersonal skills, Problem solving

Technical Project Management
- Applying PM Knowledge
- Using Skills to tailor tools and processes

Strategic and Business Management
- High Level Organization
- Working knowledge of business functions
- Product and Industry Expertise
- Seek knowledge from Functional Managers
- Have an Understanding of the company mission, goals, competition

Question 4

What are some leadership styles?

Answer 4

Laissez-Faire - hands off, team makes own decisions

Transactional - Focus = goals of Project, rewards

Servant Leader - make it easier for the team to do it’s work. give them what they need to be successful

Transformational - empower and motivate the team

Charismatic - high energy, enthusiastic, influencial

Interactional - combo (charismatic + transactional)

Question 5

Generally speaking, how is manager/mgmt different from leader/leadership

Answer 5

Similar to the operational vs project mgmt comparison. Mgmt is more near term, maintenance based, short terms goals.

Leadership is about developing, changing, guiding, and pushing for change. Long term goals