Leading Projects, People and Teams Flashcards
(12 cards)
What advice have you provided to the Associate who leads the PM team?
● Which team members should be allocated to which projects (e.g. apprentices assisting me with my projects / APMs)
● Advising on recruitment (e.g. more senior, no more junior)
● Developed a skill matrix that is going to be used to identify skills gaps
What is your involvement in staff recruitment?
Within the PM team only:
● Advising on recruitment (e.g. more senior, no more junior)
● Been involved in shortlisting candidates from CVs
● Involved in interviews and selection
● Advising on recruitment (e.g. more senior, no more junior)
● Attending university careers fairs and employer in the foyer
What is the working group doing to improve your firm’s training programme?
● We have developed a skills matrix that all staff are required to complete, to identify strengths and weaknesses within teams and the company as a whole.
● I undertook new starter training with 2 new members of the PM team. This is being to developed to be used company wide.
What is involved in your 1-2-1 sessions with your team?
● Ask employees to self assess based on the accountability ladder, conflict continuum and categorise themselves on risk management, coaching, training and more responsibility.
● Discuss how their academic studies are going.
● Discuss how their work is going generally.
● Provide feedback
● Ensure they are enagaged and feel valued in line with Maslow’s hierarchy.
Explain how you use MS ‘To-Do’?
● I have a list for each project with sub tasks and due dates
● I have a to-do list for each employee I am the line manager - gives them a sense of accomplishment and I am aware of their workload
What are the limitations of MS ‘To-Do’?
● Tasks still need to be explained and feedback given
What is transformational and transactional leadership?
● Transactional leadership uses rewards and punishments to motivate followers (extrinsic motivation). Under this style employees will do their jobs but you’re unlikely to get any extra effort.
● Transformational leadership inspires and motivates employees to achieve a shared vision and strive for excellence, helping them to see the purpose in their work, and helping them to learn and grow. Employees of transformational leaders are more likely to engage in extra role behavior - that is, put in effort above and beyond what is required for their role.
What did you learn about communication in your leadership training?
● Types of communication
● Barrier to effective communication
● Active listening
What did you learn about feedback in your leadership training?
● Deliver feedback promptly
● Be direct
● Provide specific examples
● Start with positive feedback
● Ensure constructive criticism is helpful and encouraging
● Adapt feedback to the individual
What did you learn about motivational states in your leadership training?
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
What practices did you bring into your leadership from your leadership training?
● More effective communication (active listening)
● More regular feedback (try to do daily)
● Consider motivation states more (try and give a sense of achievement and belonging)
What does the Employment Rights Act 1996 cover?
Sets out the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers. This Act covers areas such as unfair dismissal, redundancy payments, protection of wages, zero hour contracts, Sunday working, suspension from work, flexible working and termination of employment.
