Project Leadership and roles Flashcards
(16 cards)
what is leadership
the ability to influence the behavior of others to accomplish
something desired
what is leadership style
Leadership style is the way a leader achieves that influence
what are the 2 main types of leadership styles
Task oriented Leadership Style (or Goal oriented)
* Relations oriented Leadership Style
what is situational leadership and why is it important to PMs
The leader should apply the style that best fits the situation and not use the same
style for all employees and situations
if PMs can be said to work with 2 main types of people (people who are able and unwilling to do what the manger wants and people are both able and willing)
- Participative leadership style: Leader facilitates, supports, and communicates with
followers, and the leader shares decision-making with them. - Delegating leadership style: Leader identifies the problem or goal, then delegates to
followers responsibility for solving the problem and determining how to im
Draw the project leadership matrix
what are the PMs main roles (DIC ME^2)
1.Integrator: Ensures all project components work together to meet objectives.
2.Communication Hub: Acts as the central point for all project communications.
3.Decision Maker: Makes critical decisions affecting the project’s direction and
resources.
4.Motivational Factor: Inspires and motivates the team to achieve their best.
5.Evangelist: Promotes the project’s value and generates support among
stakeholders.
6.Entrepreneur: Seeks opportunities for innovation and navigates the project
towards its goals.
What is the PMs main responsibility?
The PM’s main responsibility is to deliver the project’s end item as planned,
schedule, cost and according to the agreed quality
what are the main responsibilities of the PM (PMS WISD)
- Planning project tasks and end results
- Selecting and organising the project team
- Working with and negotiating with influential stakeholders
- Monitoring and communicating the project status
- Identifying functional and technical problems
- Solving problems
- Dealing with crises and resolving conflicts
name the 2 types of authority (LC)
- Legal authority – given by the organization and linked to the job and role
- Charismatic authority – linked to personal characteristics
List some personal characteristics of the PM (FAGEDCP)
- Flexible and adaptable
- Preference for leadership and initiative
- Confidence, persuasiveness, verbal fluency
- Effective communicator and integrator
- Able to balance technical solutions with time, cost and human
factors - Well-organised and disciplined
- Generalist rather than a specialist
what is active listening steps (LEAR)
- Listen
- Explore
- Acknowledge
- Respond
Interpersonal skills of PM
- Asking leading questions
- Remaining quiet and allowing others to talk
- Reflecting on answers and feedback
- Reflecting on other persons’ emotions
what are some of the roles in the project team?
- Project Engineer – Coordinating technological areas and assures integrated design
of end items - Contract administrator – responsible for the legal aspects of the project and its
contractors, subcontractors, vendors etc. - Project controller – works with functional managers to identify tasks and individuals
and ways to control the tasks - Project accountant – provides accounting support
- Customer liaison – maintain and manage customer relationships
- Production coordinator – plans and coordinates aspects relating to production in
the project - Field or site manager – oversees construction, installation, testing, and handing
over of the end item
draw the Venn diagram of project leadership
how is compliance to specifications different to satisfying requirements
compliance to specifications Ensures that the product or service matches a predefined set of technical standards or conditions.
Focus on ‘how’ things are done
Satisfying requirements Ensuring that the final product fulfills the intended needs and expectations
Focus on ‘why’ things are done or the bigger picture
