Organisational Behavior and People Management ASSG1 PROJ6006

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MODULE 1MODULE 1

Leadership and People Management for Effective Projects

Learning Activities

Shared Re�ection: Types of Power and Project Managers

In the next two modules you will analyse a case study highlighting an organisation that has put a

project team together. Among the items you will address in your analysis are the types of power

that a project manager can use when building and managing a project team.

To prepare for this Discussion:

Read the Shenoy web article found in this module’s Learning Resources.

Re�ect on personal experiences whereby a supervisor or manager of a project you were a part of utilised one of the types of power described in the article.

By the end of this module, post a paragraph describing an experience as a member of a project

team or other type of team where the leader of the group demonstrated one or more of the types

of power as described by Shenoy. Explain why you believe your observation demonstrates the type

of power you identify it as. Was this individual’s attempt to use power in this way e�ective? Explain.

Also, how can a project manager use this type of power e�ectively to impact the performance of the

project team and / or improve the likelihood of project success?

Once you have posted your own experience, respond to one or more colleagues’ postings, o�ering

further support or potential challenges to use of this type of power in a Project Management

capacity.

Introduction to Assessment 1

Assessment 1 (Individual): Case Study: Leading and Managing Project Teams

(Begin work)

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A project manager’s performance is dependent upon the performance of the project team and

associated stakeholders. Most project management problems stem from behavioural issues, so the

project manager must understand the dynamics of human productivity.

In your textbook, Wong describes human factors (including leadership) as being the driving force

behind project success. While every team has the same basic goal – to meet the objectives and

expectations of the project, every project team is unique and operates a project di�erently.

To prepare for this Assessment:

Read the case study and address the following:

Explain why you might choose one of the leadership styles discussed in this module's learning resources over another style when managing project teams responsible for achieving the three goals highlighted in the case study.

Describe which tools and techniques discussed in the resources you might use as a project manager to in�uence these project teams.

Explain which of the 5 types of power (as described in Shenoy web article) you would employ to:

1. In�uence the project teams

2. Motivate the team members to work collaboratively

3. Impact the projects' success

Explain your reasons for selecting these approaches, referencing any insight you have gained from your interaction with colleagues in the Module 1 Discussion.

Describe the steps you might take, as project manager, to alleviate challenges faced by your project teams before those challenges grow so large that they damage the work environment or the �nal product. Explain why would you choose these steps.

NOTE: This assessment will be submitted at the end of Module 2.

LOOKING AHEAD: In this subject you are to maintain a Re�ection Journal. This journal will provide

an opportunity for you to re�ect on your learning, document lessons learnt, identify global project

management practices you hope to adopt in your career and recognise current strengths,

limitations and struggles. In short, your journal is a tool for re�ecting and developing self-awareness

in all matters relevant to you as a project manager. Throughout each module, you should consider

recording one or more journal entries addressing those topics. You will be required to submit a

journal entry in Module 4 related to the topics in modules 1-4, as well as concepts and strategies

that you hope to adopt in your career.

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