Exam 10: The Project Manager

Effective project management requires a participative and consultative leadership style, in which the project manager provides guidance and coaching to the project team.

A common barrier to effective delegation is that the project manager is afraid that he will lose control of the work and not know what is going on.

Communications require that the project manager have good verbal and written communication skills.

A good project manager believes that all individuals are valuable to the organization and that they can make greater contributions through continuous learning.

The project manager can improve her or his ability to handle stress by keeping physically fit through regular exercise and good nutrition.

The project manager should tell the individuals how to do the task.

Conduct a self-evaluation, and learn from your mistakes to be an effective project manager.

Volunteer -- contribute to the community or a specific cause and try your hand at developing leadership skills -- to develop the skills necessary to be an effective project manager.

Rather than create a fear of failure, the manager acknowledges that mistakes are part of the learning and growth experience.