Month: August 2022

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Functional and Project Manager’s Duel I get many questions from the pmStudent community. One of the highlights of my days is reading and responding. I received this question from a wonderful student, and I wanted to share it with everyone. [Note: I will not include first names or countries. I respect your privacy. Please let me know if you would like me to refer to your name and country in a blog article. Because everyone is comfortable, I will keep it anonymous. Josh, thank you for all your hard work. We are extremely grateful for all the information you provide. However, I have a question. My question concerns the relationship between line manager and project manager. What is the role of a line manager in a project-driven organization? This topic was covered in a book. The more I learn about it, the more I see the conflict between line manager and project manager. Would you be willing to share the details of how line and project managers collaborate effectively? Thanks. The Duel of the Functional and Project Managers – by uwdigitalcollections via flickr You will have at least two types or managers in a matrix organization. Line or Functional Managers, as well as Project Managers. (I will use the terms functional manager and line manger interchangeably). There are many organizational structures that can be used to create high-functioning or highly project-oriented companies. The roles of project manager and line manager change along this continuum. The organizational culture also plays a significant role in their roles. Both line and project managers need to be able to clearly understand their roles and how they relate, regardless of organizational structure. They should work together in a perfect world to manage people, projects, customers, and so on. To the benefit of everyone. They are collaborators. Territorial struggles and other foolishness will result if an organization doesn’t clearly define its roles and ensure harmony. One example is that managers might feel it’s their job to give performance evaluations and then fight with one another. Approval for different things, such as replacement equipment, forms, and so forth. could become contentious. People will fight over stupid stuff, even (perhaps especially?) managers. If the interface between functional and project managers is not clear, they will spend time nitpicking and stepping on each others’ toes. Functional or Weak Matrix

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Project Manager: Very limited role or authority Line Manager: Full management authority This organization type does not consider project management a formal discipline. Functional managers

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Four tools to help you develop your leadership skills. Leadership skills are essential for every stage of your career. As you move up the ladder, leadership skills become more important. You don’t become a leader when you reach a certain level. Your leadership comes from within and, if you are attentive, will grow with you. Think back to your first job. Perhaps it was babysitting, working in a restaurant or retail store. Others displayed leadership skills while others did not. As you rise up the ranks, you will get more responsibility, such as managing a team. You must be prepared to take on more responsibilities, such as managing a team. Your chances of being promoted are higher if your executive team can see your leadership potential. Here are four ways you can continue to improve your leadership skills. Assess Your Leadership Style. Every person’s leadership style is unique. You can take a leadership style quiz to find out more about your leadership style. This will give you insight into your behavior in stressful situations, how you interact and lead people to success. You will also learn more about your leadership personality and identify areas where you can improve. Look for a reputable quiz on leadership style based on results such as Myers-Briggs or The Enneagram. You can also ask your colleagues for their feedback. These three questions can give you some valuable insights.

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What would you prefer to see me do less? What would you like to see more of? What would you like to see me keep

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