PJM 460 CSU Global Mod 3 Role of Leadership in Project Execution Phase Discussion PJM460 MOD3 Discussion Forum Required Chapter 3 in Leadership: Theory,

PJM 460 CSU Global Mod 3 Role of Leadership in Project Execution Phase Discussion PJM460 MOD3 Discussion Forum

Required

Chapter 3 in Leadership: Theory, Application, & Skill Development
Part 1. Section 4.6 (Perform Integrated Change Control) in A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK ® Guide – 6th Edition).
Johnson, N. (2014). Tips for project manager who have never managed. Supervision, 75(2), 9-12.

Recommended

Project Management Institute [PMI]. (2017). A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK ® Guide — 6th ed.). Newton Square, PA: PMI Publications. Part 1, Section 5.6 (Control Scope)
Project Management Institute [PMI]. (2017). A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK ® Guide — 6th ed.). Newton Square, PA: PMI Publications. Part 1, Section 6.6 (Control Schedule)
Project Management Institute [PMI]. (2017). A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK ® Guide — 6th ed.). Newton Square, PA: PMI Publications. Part 1, Section 7.4 (Control Costs)
Dabke, D. (2016). Impact of Leader’s Emotional Intelligence and Transformational Behavior on Perceived Leadership Effectiveness: A Multiple Source View. Business Perspectives & Research, 4(1), 27-40.
Jit, R., Sharma, C. S., & Kawatra, M. (2017). Healing a Broken Spirit: Role of Servant Leadership. Vikalpa: The Journal For Decision Makers, 42(2), 80-94.

Identify one leadership role and one leadership trait, describe each, and discuss its applicability in the Project Execution Phase, using specific project examples.

Cite a minimum of two credible and current (published in the most recent 5-year period) references. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find sources. Make sure to cite your sources, following the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA (Links to an external site.).

Hello class,

We are starting week 3 today and our class is progressing with super good participation levels and active interactions in the course room. I hope you all are enjoying this learning journey just as much as I am. I am proud of you and I want to encourage you to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you again for your active dialogues, interactions and participations in week 2.

In week two you learned about the considerations of a variety of leadership skills. You also examined skills that fall into the categories of technical, interpersonal, and decision making and general leadership skills that may fall into all of these categories. In week three you will learn about the ten different leadership roles with which a project manager should be familiar. You’ll also review some of the major activities in which the project manager is involved during the execution phase of the project life cycle. I hope you are enjoying this learning journey and that you will let me know if you have any questions at all. Have a great week in week three!

The required readings for Week 3 are the following:

Chapter 3 in Leadership: Theory, Application, & Skill Development
Part 1. Section 4.6 (Perform Integrated Change Control) in A guide to the project management body of knowledge (Links to an external site.) (PMBOK ® Guide – 6th Edition).
Johnson, N. (2014). Tips for project manager who have never managed. Supervision, 75 (Links to an external site.)(2), 9-12.

Learning outcomes for Module 03

Identify leadership roles.
Recognize major activities taking place during the execution phase.
Analyze the applicability of basic leadership roles and traits during the execution phase.

Learning outcomes for last week’s Module 02

Understand managerial leadership skills.
Evaluate the ways in which managerial leadership skills are applicable to project planning phase.
Summarize the applicability of managerial leadership skills to task duration forecasting.
Summarize the applicability of managerial leadership skills to customer specifications analysis.
Summarize the applicability of managerial leadership skills to the contract analysis and compliance planning

Content

In this module, you will consider ten different leadership roles with which a project manager should be familiar. You’ll also review some of the major activities in which the project manager is involved during the execution phase of the project life cycle. Finally, we synthesize the project manager’s leadership roles and these major execution phase activities.

Critical Thinking Assignment

In week 3, Module 3, make sure that you only select and complete one of the two Critical Thinking Assignment options for the week. You are encouraged to review these assignments as you begin your week. It is to your benefit to work on the Portfolio Project each week in order to ensure successful completion. Do not do both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission.

Review the rubric for the assignment so you would know how and what you are graded on.
Support your paper with a minimum of two current (published in the most recent five years) scholarly sources from the CSU-Global Library, in addition to any course textbooks or lecture material you decide to use.
Format your entire paper according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA (Links to an external site.). (Links to an external site.)
Be clear, concise, and focused. Be sure to organize your writing properly and include an introduction; headings/subheadings for the body of your work; analysis and recommendations (if applicable); a conclusion; list of references; and an appendix.

Please reach out to me if you have any questions. I wish you all the best in module 03.

Regards,

Dr. Harrison.