Project Leadership

Question 1

Identify the key Project Stakeholders

Answer 1

Project Sponsor
- Provides resources for the project
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Project Owner
- Interested in end result being achieved
Project Customer
- End user/customer
Project Manager
- Responsible for overall project output
Project Team
- Responsible for achieving project tasks

Question 2

Explain the role of the Project Sponsor

Answer 2

• Initiates the project. The must be satisfied that a business case exists to justify the project.
• Appoints the project manager
• Makes Y/N decisions regarding the project and responsible for approving the project plan.
• Provides resources for the project and responsible for the budget.
• Monitors the progress of the project from the information provided by the PM
• Provides support and senior management commitment.

Question 3

Explain the Role of the Project Owner

Answer 3

The end user

Question 4

Explain the role of the Project Manager

Answer 4

Responsible for the successful delivery of the project.

• Selecting, building and managing the project team.
• Monitoring and controlling the project at the agreed milestones
• Act as the main point of contact for the stakeholders involved with the project.
• Provide regular status updates to ensure effective communication
• Potentially recommending to the project sponsor that the project is terminated if it appears not to be profitable.

Skills and Attributes required:

• Leadership. Motivating and Influencing others.
• Effective communication. customer, Suppliers, Sub-contactors, Project Team and Senior Management.
• Negotiation. Availability of resources, Cost, Quality and People management issues.
• Delegation. Empower project team, oversee and monitor progress.
• Manage and control Change effectively.