The Role of the Project Manager

Question 1

What three skill sets do Project Managers need to have

Answer 1

1) Technical project management, 2) Leadership, 3) Strategic and Business Management

Question 2

Describe the Technical Management Skill

Answer 2

The knowledge, skills, and behavior related to specific domains of the project

Question 3

Describe the Leadership Skill

Answer 3

The knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to guide, motivate, and direct a team

Question 4

Describe the Strategic and Business Management Skill

Answer 4

The knowledge and expertise in the industry and organization that enhance performance and better delivers business outcomes

Question 5

What technical skills should the project manager consistently demonstrate

Answer 5

Critical success factors for the project, schedule, financial reports, issue log, tailor tools and techniques for a project, make the time to prioritize thoroughly

Question 6

What strategic and business management skills should the project manager consistently demonstrate

Answer 6

Explain to others the business aspects of the project and work on strategy for the project

Question 7

Why are politics important in a project manager?

Answer 7

Leadership and management are about being able to get things done using the political skills of influence, negotiation, autonomy, and power

Question 8

Explain the Laissez-faire leadership style:

Answer 8

Allows team to make their own decisions and establish their own goals - hands off approach

Question 9

Explain the Transactional leadership style:

Answer 9

Focus on goals, feedback, and accomplishment to determine rewards

Question 10

Explain the Servant leader leadership style:

Answer 10

Demonstrates commitment to serve and put other people first; focuses on others growth, development, autonomy, and well being

Question 11

Explain the Transformational leadership style:

Answer 11

Empowers followers through idealized attributes and behaviors. Encourages innovation and creativity

Question 12

Explain the Charismatic leadership style:

Answer 12

Able to inspire, self confident, holds strong convictions, high energy

Question 13

Explain the Interactional leadership style:

Answer 13

A combination of transactional, transformational, and charismatic

Question 14

Complexity in projects is a results of what 3 organizational behaviors

Answer 14

System, human, and ambiguity

Question 15

Describe System Behavior:

Answer 15

The interdependencies of components and systems

Question 16

Describe Human Behavior:

Answer 16

The interplay between diverse individuals or groups

Question 17

Describe Ambiguity:

Answer 17

Uncertainty of emerging issues and lack of understanding