Questions from General Project Management

Q: You are managing the renovation of the Old Princeton Landing Bar and

You are managing the renovation of the Old Princeton Landing Bar and Grill. The project is on schedule despite receiving a late shipment of paint. The paint was supposed to arrive on 1/30, but instead...

Q: You returned from a project staffing meeting in which future project assignments

You returned from a project staffing meeting in which future project assignments were finalized. Despite your best efforts, you were unable to persuade the director of project management to promote on...

Q: You are the project manager for the Seaburst construction project. So

You are the project manager for the Seaburst construction project. So far the project is progressing ahead of schedule and below budget. You attribute this in part to the good working relationship you...

Q: What differences would you expect to see between the kinds of influence

What differences would you expect to see between the kinds of influence currencies that a project manager in a functional matrix would use and the influence a project manager of a dedicated project te...

Q: Why is it important to build a relationship before you need it

Why is it important to build a relationship before you need it?

Q: Why is trust a function of both character and competence?

Why is trust a function of both character and competence?

Q: What is the difference between leading and managing a project?

What is the difference between leading and managing a project?

Q: What are some of the key environmental forces that have changed the

What are some of the key environmental forces that have changed the way projects are managed? What has been the effect of these forces on the management of projects?

Q: Why is a conductor of an orchestra an appropriate metaphor for being

Why is a conductor of an orchestra an appropriate metaphor for being a project manager? What aspects of project managing are not reflected by this metaphor? Can you think of other metaphors that would...

Q: What does the exchange model of influence suggest you do to build

What does the exchange model of influence suggest you do to build cooperative relationships to complete a project?