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Who can present solutions based on expert judgment?
Who can present solutions based on expert judgment?
The worst thing you can do is to take a timely decision.
The worst thing you can do is to take a timely decision.
False
What affects the influence you have as a project manager?
What affects the influence you have as a project manager?
Experience, maturity within the organization, and the size of the project
The project manager's influence can affect _______________________:
The project manager's influence can affect _______________________:
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What is not a factor to consider when planning and executing the project?
What is not a factor to consider when planning and executing the project?
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A project manager must always play politics to be successful.
A project manager must always play politics to be successful.
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Match the following with the correct description:
Match the following with the correct description:
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Over time and with experience in your organization, you'll find it easier to understand the _______________________:
Over time and with experience in your organization, you'll find it easier to understand the _______________________:
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Who has the greatest influence over a project?
Who has the greatest influence over a project?
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A project's success is solely dependent on the project manager's ability to influence stakeholders.
A project's success is solely dependent on the project manager's ability to influence stakeholders.
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What is the motto mentioned in the content that emphasizes the importance of stakeholder identification?
What is the motto mentioned in the content that emphasizes the importance of stakeholder identification?
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A stakeholder register typically contains _______________________ information.
A stakeholder register typically contains _______________________ information.
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Match the following project-related phrases with their descriptions:
Match the following project-related phrases with their descriptions:
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What is the primary role of the project manager in relation to the project team?
What is the primary role of the project manager in relation to the project team?
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The project manager only needs to report to the project team.
The project manager only needs to report to the project team.
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What is the purpose of stakeholder identification in a project?
What is the purpose of stakeholder identification in a project?
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The project manager is responsible to _______________________ for what the project is creating.
The project manager is responsible to _______________________ for what the project is creating.
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Match the following stakeholders with their primary role in relation to the project manager:
Match the following stakeholders with their primary role in relation to the project manager:
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Who is the project sponsor, and what do they want from the project manager?
Who is the project sponsor, and what do they want from the project manager?
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The project manager only influences the project team.
The project manager only influences the project team.
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The project manager may need to report to _______________________ on how the project is adhering to laws and regulations.
The project manager may need to report to _______________________ on how the project is adhering to laws and regulations.
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Study Notes
Project Manager Influence
- Project managers have a wide sphere of influence that can affect end users, customers, vendors, and the public, even after they retire.
Identifying Stakeholders
- Stakeholders include end users, customers, vendors, project team, and more.
- Identifying stakeholders is a crucial process in a project, and it's essential to build a stakeholder register containing identification information, assessment information, and stakeholder classification.
Levels of Influence
- Project team: the project manager leads and directs the team to reach the project's objectives.
- Organizational managers: the project manager works with managers to access people, processes, and resources.
- Project management office: the project manager works with the project management office to manage the project and provide assets, directions, and support.
- Steering committee: the project manager reports to the steering committee on project status and progress.
- Governing bodies: the project manager reports to internal project governance or government agencies regarding project adherence to laws and regulations.
- Sponsors: the project manager provides information on project status and decisions to the sponsors.
- End users and customers: the project manager is responsible for the project's outcome and its impact on end users and customers.
- Suppliers: the project manager informs suppliers of resource and service needs according to procurement policies.
- Stakeholders: all people and groups affected by the project and who can affect the project.
Project Success
- The project manager's ability to influence stakeholders is crucial for project success.
- The project manager's influence can ensure continued project support, improved synergy, and sustainability of the project within the organization.
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Description
This quiz covers the role of project managers, their influence, and the importance of identifying stakeholders in a project. It explores the different levels of stakeholders and their impact on the project.
