21 Questions
Who can present solutions based on expert judgment?
Vendors, project team, project manager, or various stakeholders
The worst thing you can do is to take a timely decision.
False
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 _______________________:
end users, customers, vendors, and the public
What is not a factor to consider when planning and executing the project?
The weather forecast
A project manager must always play politics to be successful.
False
Match the following with the correct description:
Experience = Influence of a project manager increases with experience Maturity = Influence of a project manager increases with maturity within the organization Size of the project = Influence of a project manager depends on the size of the project
Over time and with experience in your organization, you'll find it easier to understand the _______________________:
undercurrent of politics and the hidden messages in questions and comments
Who has the greatest influence over a project?
Project Manager
A project's success is solely dependent on the project manager's ability to influence stakeholders.
False
What is the motto mentioned in the content that emphasizes the importance of stakeholder identification?
When in doubt, don't leave them out!
A stakeholder register typically contains _______________________ information.
identification
Match the following project-related phrases with their descriptions:
Project Manager = Person responsible for project success Stakeholders = Individuals impacted by the project
What is the primary role of the project manager in relation to the project team?
To lead and direct the team to reach the project's objectives
The project manager only needs to report to the project team.
False
What is the purpose of stakeholder identification in a project?
To identify all the people and groups that are affected by the project and can affect the project.
The project manager is responsible to _______________________ for what the project is creating.
end users and customers
Match the following stakeholders with their primary role in relation to the project manager:
Organizational managers = Provide assets and directions Project management office = Report on project status Steering committee = Access to people, processes, and resources Governing bodies = Manage the project and provide support
Who is the project sponsor, and what do they want from the project manager?
The project sponsor is a stakeholder who wants information on the project status and decisions.
The project manager only influences the project team.
False
The project manager may need to report to _______________________ on how the project is adhering to laws and regulations.
governing bodies
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.
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.
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