9. Role of the PM

Question 1

charismatic leadership style

Answer 1

PM has high energy and is very enthusiastic; influences people around them

Question 2

List the 3 sides of the PMI Talent Triangle.

Answer 2

Technical Project Management, Leadership, Strategic Business Management

Question 3

In the PMI talent triangle, what side is about the the company mission and goals?

Answer 3

Strategic and Business Management

Question 4

Describe the Technical Project Management side of the PMI Talent Triangle.

Answer 4

Skills to apply project mgmt knowledge; Ex: managing schedule, cost, risk, or tailoring diff tools & processes

Question 5

Describe the Leadership side of the PMI Talent Triangle.

Answer 5

Ability to guide, motivate, and direct a team. Ex: negotiation, communications, problem solving, interpersonal skills

Question 6

What is most critical for the project manger to understand on the project?

Answer 6

stakeholders needs; knowing will allow PM to create a product, service, or result that fulfills the project requirements.

Question 7

Describe the Strategic & Business Management side of the PMI Talent Triangle.

Answer 7

Helps PM make better decisions for the project. Ex: working knowledge of business functions like IT or finanace; product & industry expertise; seeks knowledge from functional managers; understanding of company’s mission, goals, competition and high-level or organization