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What is the definition of motivation?
What is the definition of motivation?
Which of the following exemplifies external motivation?
Which of the following exemplifies external motivation?
How can a project manager effectively motivate a team?
How can a project manager effectively motivate a team?
What aspect is NOT included in the concept of motivation?
What aspect is NOT included in the concept of motivation?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding motivation in a team setting?
Which of the following statements is true regarding motivation in a team setting?
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What is one of the main reasons organizations utilize a structured way of managing projects?
What is one of the main reasons organizations utilize a structured way of managing projects?
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What is essential for setting up a project for success from the start?
What is essential for setting up a project for success from the start?
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Which of the following is a component of the McKinsey 7 S structure that helps manage project complexities?
Which of the following is a component of the McKinsey 7 S structure that helps manage project complexities?
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What effect does ongoing training and development have in project management?
What effect does ongoing training and development have in project management?
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What can easily derail a project during its execution?
What can easily derail a project during its execution?
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What is considered difficult for project recovery?
What is considered difficult for project recovery?
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Which aspect is NOT a part of the right conditions for project success?
Which aspect is NOT a part of the right conditions for project success?
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Why is it important to learn what works in project management?
Why is it important to learn what works in project management?
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Which of the following areas is classified as a 'hard' element in the McKinsey 7 S Model?
Which of the following areas is classified as a 'hard' element in the McKinsey 7 S Model?
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What is the primary role of the 'Strategy' element in the McKinsey 7 S Model?
What is the primary role of the 'Strategy' element in the McKinsey 7 S Model?
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Which element of the McKinsey 7 S Model is focused on the culture and interpersonal relationships within a team?
Which element of the McKinsey 7 S Model is focused on the culture and interpersonal relationships within a team?
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How does a change in one area of the McKinsey 7 S Model affect the rest of the organization?
How does a change in one area of the McKinsey 7 S Model affect the rest of the organization?
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What can be said about the 'soft' areas in the McKinsey 7 S Model?
What can be said about the 'soft' areas in the McKinsey 7 S Model?
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Which of the following best describes the 'Systems' element of the 7 S Model?
Which of the following best describes the 'Systems' element of the 7 S Model?
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What aspect of the McKinsey 7 S Model aids in understanding potential problems in a project?
What aspect of the McKinsey 7 S Model aids in understanding potential problems in a project?
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In the McKinsey 7 S Model, which area focuses primarily on the skills and capabilities of the staff?
In the McKinsey 7 S Model, which area focuses primarily on the skills and capabilities of the staff?
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What challenge might a project manager face when they do not have formal authority over critical team members?
What challenge might a project manager face when they do not have formal authority over critical team members?
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Which aspect makes the McKinsey 7S framework difficult to apply within organizations?
Which aspect makes the McKinsey 7S framework difficult to apply within organizations?
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What common issue can arise from the power structures based on cliques within a company?
What common issue can arise from the power structures based on cliques within a company?
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What is a key factor in motivating individuals and teams according to project management principles?
What is a key factor in motivating individuals and teams according to project management principles?
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When is it often challenging to learn about the power structure of a company?
When is it often challenging to learn about the power structure of a company?
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How might power structures limit a project manager's role?
How might power structures limit a project manager's role?
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What is a significant aspect of motivation in relation to power structures within organizations?
What is a significant aspect of motivation in relation to power structures within organizations?
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What typically happens when project managers treat each employee uniformly regarding motivation?
What typically happens when project managers treat each employee uniformly regarding motivation?
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Motivation refers to a single reason for acting or behaving in a particular way.
Motivation refers to a single reason for acting or behaving in a particular way.
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External motivation can come from community factors like family and friends.
External motivation can come from community factors like family and friends.
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Everyone is motivated by the same factors, making motivation universal.
Everyone is motivated by the same factors, making motivation universal.
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Self-motivation and external motivation are the only two types of motivation.
Self-motivation and external motivation are the only two types of motivation.
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Project managers need to consider individual motivations to effectively motivate their team.
Project managers need to consider individual motivations to effectively motivate their team.
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Establishing a structured way of managing projects creates opportunities for failure.
Establishing a structured way of managing projects creates opportunities for failure.
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The main players in a project should organize the right conditions only after the project has started.
The main players in a project should organize the right conditions only after the project has started.
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Transparency in project management can help surface potential issues.
Transparency in project management can help surface potential issues.
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Power structures in organizations are always based on formal hierarchies.
Power structures in organizations are always based on formal hierarchies.
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It is impossible to recover a project that is already mid-stream and having issues.
It is impossible to recover a project that is already mid-stream and having issues.
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Understanding the power structure is crucial for success as a project manager.
Understanding the power structure is crucial for success as a project manager.
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The McKinsey 7 S structure framework does not help minimize complexity in projects.
The McKinsey 7 S structure framework does not help minimize complexity in projects.
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The McKinsey 7S framework is simple to apply within organizations.
The McKinsey 7S framework is simple to apply within organizations.
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An active and participative project sponsor is considered a right condition for project success.
An active and participative project sponsor is considered a right condition for project success.
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Project managers should treat all employees identically to enhance motivation.
Project managers should treat all employees identically to enhance motivation.
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Most organizations, regardless of size, will have a structured way of managing projects.
Most organizations, regardless of size, will have a structured way of managing projects.
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Continuous training in project management skills enhances knowledge retention within an organization.
Continuous training in project management skills enhances knowledge retention within an organization.
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Individuals who work in cliques may influence project outcomes negatively.
Individuals who work in cliques may influence project outcomes negatively.
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Learning about an organization's power structure is easiest after you have joined the company.
Learning about an organization's power structure is easiest after you have joined the company.
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Motivation is a single-factor concept that applies uniformly to all employees.
Motivation is a single-factor concept that applies uniformly to all employees.
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A project manager may struggle to assign tasks to a team without formal authority.
A project manager may struggle to assign tasks to a team without formal authority.
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The McKinsey 7 S Model includes eight elements instead of seven.
The McKinsey 7 S Model includes eight elements instead of seven.
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Strategy is classified as a 'soft' element in the McKinsey 7 S Model.
Strategy is classified as a 'soft' element in the McKinsey 7 S Model.
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The soft areas in the McKinsey 7 S Model are essential for creating sustained competitive advantage.
The soft areas in the McKinsey 7 S Model are essential for creating sustained competitive advantage.
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The interconnectedness of the elements in the 7 S Model emphasizes that a change in one area affects all others.
The interconnectedness of the elements in the 7 S Model emphasizes that a change in one area affects all others.
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Stakeholders are one of the seven areas in the McKinsey 7 S Model.
Stakeholders are one of the seven areas in the McKinsey 7 S Model.
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The 'Style' element in the McKinsey 7 S Model refers to the cultural aspects of an organization.
The 'Style' element in the McKinsey 7 S Model refers to the cultural aspects of an organization.
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The elements of the McKinsey 7 S Model are only focused on financial performance.
The elements of the McKinsey 7 S Model are only focused on financial performance.
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Systems represent the methods designed to monitor and control work in the McKinsey 7 S Model.
Systems represent the methods designed to monitor and control work in the McKinsey 7 S Model.
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The purpose of structures and frameworks within organizations is to outline how to organize and deliver projects effectively, which often involves managing ______.
The purpose of structures and frameworks within organizations is to outline how to organize and deliver projects effectively, which often involves managing ______.
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Setting up the project for success happens at the ______ of a project.
Setting up the project for success happens at the ______ of a project.
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Motivation can be difficult, it's important to recognize that everyone is motivated ______.
Motivation can be difficult, it's important to recognize that everyone is motivated ______.
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Individuals can be motivated by self-motivation or ______ motivated by community.
Individuals can be motivated by self-motivation or ______ motivated by community.
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Having a structured way of managing projects creates opportunities for ______.
Having a structured way of managing projects creates opportunities for ______.
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An ______ and participative project sponsor is considered a right condition for project success.
An ______ and participative project sponsor is considered a right condition for project success.
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As a project manager, it's essential to understand what ______ individuals and the team.
As a project manager, it's essential to understand what ______ individuals and the team.
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Power structures in organizations can influence how individuals are ______ to perform.
Power structures in organizations can influence how individuals are ______ to perform.
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The McKinsey 7 S framework helps project managers think about key issues and provides a structured way to minimize ______.
The McKinsey 7 S framework helps project managers think about key issues and provides a structured way to minimize ______.
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Many organizations utilize a structured way of managing projects to support ongoing learning and knowledge ______.
Many organizations utilize a structured way of managing projects to support ongoing learning and knowledge ______.
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Self-motivation and external motivation are ______ types of motivation.
Self-motivation and external motivation are ______ types of motivation.
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It is difficult to recover a project that is already ______ and having issues.
It is difficult to recover a project that is already ______ and having issues.
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The right conditions for a successful project include a project charter with appropriate ______.
The right conditions for a successful project include a project charter with appropriate ______.
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The ______ model emphasizes the interconnectedness of the elements.
The ______ model emphasizes the interconnectedness of the elements.
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Strategy, structure, and systems are classified as ______ elements in the McKinsey 7 S Model.
Strategy, structure, and systems are classified as ______ elements in the McKinsey 7 S Model.
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The ______ areas, although harder to manage, are fundamental to creating a sustained competitive advantage.
The ______ areas, although harder to manage, are fundamental to creating a sustained competitive advantage.
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The element of the McKinsey 7 S Model that involves methods for work to be designed and controlled is called ______.
The element of the McKinsey 7 S Model that involves methods for work to be designed and controlled is called ______.
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Knowing the culture and abilities of the team helps alleviate potential ______.
Knowing the culture and abilities of the team helps alleviate potential ______.
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The ______ of an organization defines the underlying way of working and inter-relating within the team.
The ______ of an organization defines the underlying way of working and inter-relating within the team.
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______ is the high-level consideration of objectives and constraints in project management.
______ is the high-level consideration of objectives and constraints in project management.
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Staff selection and leadership are essential components of the ______ element in the McKinsey 7 S Model.
Staff selection and leadership are essential components of the ______ element in the McKinsey 7 S Model.
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A project manager may struggle to assign tasks if they lack formal ______ over the team.
A project manager may struggle to assign tasks if they lack formal ______ over the team.
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The McKinsey 7S framework is often used when evaluating organizational ______ and effectiveness.
The McKinsey 7S framework is often used when evaluating organizational ______ and effectiveness.
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Power structures based on ______ can create challenging dynamics for project teams.
Power structures based on ______ can create challenging dynamics for project teams.
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Learning about a company's power structure is often ______ to do before joining the organization.
Learning about a company's power structure is often ______ to do before joining the organization.
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Understanding what motivates individuals and teams helps project managers work in ______.
Understanding what motivates individuals and teams helps project managers work in ______.
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It is important for project managers to treat each employee as an ______ to boost motivation.
It is important for project managers to treat each employee as an ______ to boost motivation.
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Power structures in organizations can ______ what a project manager can achieve.
Power structures in organizations can ______ what a project manager can achieve.
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Motivation is not a one-sized fits ______, as there are many factors that drive individuals.
Motivation is not a one-sized fits ______, as there are many factors that drive individuals.
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Study Notes
Project Structures
- Organizations use project structures to create opportunities for success.
- Best practices and knowledge retention increase with projects that are structured.
- Project structures provide a framework for effective project management.
- Effective project structure is important for success.
- Project structures help minimize complexity and avoid major issues.
How Projects Start
- Successful project setup starts at the beginning of the project.
- Setting up projects for success requires, a charter, an active sponsor, resources, and motivated team members.
- It is difficult but not impossible to fix issues that occur in the middle of a project.
McKinsey 7 S Framework
- The 7 S Framework outlines seven interconnected elements: Strategy, Structure, Systems, Staff, Skills, Style, and Shared Values.
- The goal of the model is to show how the seven elements can work together effectively.
- Alignment across all seven areas is crucial for effectiveness within a company.
- The framework presents both hard and soft areas.
- Hard elements include strategy, structure and systems; these are easier to identify and manage.
- Soft elements, like style and shared values, are harder to manage, but form the foundation of the organization.
7 S Model Elements
- Strategy: High-level requirements and means to achieve them.
- Structure: Organizational arrangement used to carry out the project.
- Systems: Methods for designing, monitoring, and controlling work.
- Staff: Selecting and recruiting the leadership/team who will work on the project.
- Skills: Tools, abilities, and background available to the project manager and staff.
- Style/Culture: Underlying way of working and inter-relating within the team/organization.
- Stakeholders: Individuals/groups who have an interest in the process or outcome of the project.
Working with Individuals and Power Structures
- Power structures are based on cliques or groups of employees who have developed bonds.
- Power structures can create challenging dynamics for teams.
- Techniques for dealing with individuals can also help manage issues within a power structure.
Power Structures and Project Managers
- Discovering power structures can be difficult before joining a company.
- Power structures can limit a project manager's ability to achieve their goals.
Motivation
- Understanding individual and team motivations is crucial for project managers.
- Motivation isn't a one-size-fits-all approach; multiple factors contribute to motivation.
- Individualized approaches to motivation are essential.
- Improving employee engagement through motivation is key for successful project management.
Individual Motivation
- Motivation can be self-motivated or externally motivated by community, money, or recognition.
- People are motivated by outcomes that matter to the organization while still being personally motivated to contribute.
Summary
- This lecture covered project structures, how projects start, the McKinsey 7 S Framework, navigating power structures, and motivation.
Next Week
- The next lecture will cover motivation theories for individuals and teams, as well as a review of a class activity.
Project Structures
- Organizations that are large enough will have structured ways of managing projects.
- Structured ways of managing projects create opportunities for success, allow for learning what works, establish patterns and best practices, establish foundations for ongoing learning, and support knowledge retention.
- Project structures outline how to organize and deliver projects effectively.
- Projects can be highly complex with many interdependencies.
- Many changes during a project can easily derail projects.
- Setting up a project for success happens at the beginning of the project.
- If main players organize and create the right conditions at the start, success is achievable.
McKinsey 7 S Structure Framework
- The 7S model was created by McKinsey & Co.
- The 7S model helps to minimize complexity and avoid overlooking key issues.
- The 7S model uses transparency to surface potential issues and find solutions.
- The 7S model highlights the interconnectedness of 7 key elements that are key to the success of a company: Structure, Strategy, Skills, Staff, Style, Systems, and Shared values.
- The 7S model divides key elements of a business into hard and soft elements.
- Hard elements of the business are Strategy, Structure, and Systems and are easily identified and managed.
- Soft elements are Staff, Skills, Style, and Shared Values; those are more difficult to manage but are a foundation for the organization and are more likely to create a sustained competitive advantage.
How do projects start?
- Projects start with a Project Charter that has appropriate details.
- Projects start with an active and participative project sponsor.
- Projects start with an appropriate budget and resources.
- Projects start with a team that is motivated and responsive to the project manager.
Working with Individuals and Power Structures
- Power structures are built on cliques which are groups of employees who have developed bonds due to shared experiences like length of time employed by the company or other shared interests.
- Cliques can create power dynamics that are challenging for those working with teams.
- The same techniques used to deal with individuals can be used to deal with power structures within an organization.
Motivation
- Motivation is the reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way.
- People are motivated by different factors.
- Motivating factors include internal, external, community, money, and ego.
- Employees are motivated to show up and do work to achieve outcomes that matter to the organization, all while being personally motivated to do so.
Project Structures
- Organizations have structured ways of managing projects to increase the chance of success.
- Structured project management helps establish best practices and supports ongoing learning and development for the organization.
- The purpose of project structures is to outline how to organize and deliver projects effectively.
- Projects can be complex with many interdependencies and require a structured approach for success.
How Projects Start
- Successful projects are set up from the start, with crucial elements like a clear project charter, an active sponsor, appropriate budgets and resources, and a motivated team receptive to the project manager.
McKinsey 7S Model
- The McKinsey 7S framework outlines seven key areas of an organization: Strategy, Structure, Systems, Staff, Skills, Style, and Shared values.
- The 7S model emphasizes the interconnectedness of these areas, suggesting a change in one area requires adjustments in others for effective functioning.
- Strategy, structure, and systems are considered ‘hard’ elements, easier to identify and manage.
- Skills, style, and shared values are ‘soft’ elements, harder to manage but crucial for sustained competitive advantage.
Applying the 7S Model
- The 7S framework is valuable for analyzing and improving organizational effectiveness, especially when design and effectiveness are in question.
- It's important to understand the interconnectedness of the elements when applying the model for successful implementation.
Working with Individuals and Power Structures
- Power structures in organizations can be influenced by cliques or teams with perceived authority, potentially creating challenging dynamics.
- Many techniques for working with individuals can be applied to navigate power structures effectively.
Motivation in Organizations
- Understanding individual and team motivation is crucial for project managers, as people ultimately deliver projects.
- Different individuals are motivated by different factors, requiring a personalized approach from project managers to enhance engagement and performance.
Individual Motivation
- Motivation is the reason for acting or behaving in a specific way.
- Individuals can be motivated by internal factors (self-motivation) or external factors like community, money, or ego.
- Effective project managers recognize and leverage individual motivators for a cohesive and productive team environment.
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This quiz explores key concepts in project management, focusing on project structures, their importance for success, and the McKinsey 7 S Framework. Understanding how these elements align can significantly enhance project efficiency and effectiveness. Test your knowledge on best practices and frameworks essential for successful project setup and management.