Pinto Pm3 Ch04

Chapter 4
Leadership and
The Project Manager

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Homework Discussion
Stakeholders discussion
General Class and Homework sequence
 Read chapter – Class - Homework Problems on class

briefed.
 Read before you write

Organizational Structure Discussion
 "successful project management is contextual“

The organization itself really matters — its culture, its structure, and its strategy each play an integral part, and together they create the environment in which a project will flourish or flounder
 It is the foundation that determines behavior
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Empathy vs. Sympathy Discussion.
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Discussion on Midterm
Will be held March 11th in class – 1 hr. 45

mins.
Open book, but not open web … no connectivity Will include
 Ch 1 – Introduction
 Ch 2 - Organizational Context
 Ch 3 – Project Selection and Portfolio Management
 Ch 4 – Leadership and the PM
 Ch 5 – Scope Management
 Ch 7 – Risk Management
Bring Book, calculator… I will provide Blue

books.
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Today’s Class Sequence
Lecture – PP slides
Videos re: what various people say about

Leadership
Last half hour – Project time.
Define and write down your Project team

Organization
Discuss your Design approach

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Chapter 4 Learning Objectives
After completing this chapter, students will be able to: Understand how project management is a
“leader intensive” profession.
Distinguish between the role of a manager and the characteristics of a leader.
Understand the concept of emotional intelligence as it relates to how project managers lead.
Recognize traits that are strongly linked to effective project leadership.
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Chapter 4 Learning Objectives
After completing this chapter, students will be able to:
Understand the