CAPM Study Guide Domain 3 - Project Manager

3.1 What is a project manager?

The project manager leads the team responsible for achieving project objectives.

3.2 What is the PM sphere of influence?

The PM sphere of influence is focused on the areas that an PM can have impact and can affect events.

This includes:

- The project

- The organization

- The industry

- Professional discipline

3.3 What are the three elements in the PMI triangle?

The three elements are:

1. Leadership.

2. Technical Project Management.

3. Strategic & Business Management.

3.3 Can you define the three elements of the PMI Talent Triangle?

Technical project management: the skills to successfully manage project, programs, and portfolios.

Leadership: Skills to direct and motivate a team to achieve business goals.

Strategic and business management: Skills in strategy and expertise in their industry / organization.

3.3 What are technical project management skills?

- Focus on having the right artifacts readily available.

- Tailor both traditional and agile tools, techniques, and methods for each project.

- Make time to plan thoroughly and prioritize diligently.

- Manage project elements (Scope, Schedule, Cost, Risks)

3.3 What are strategic and business management skills?

Project manager should be knowledgeable enough about the business to be able to:

- Explain to others the essential business aspects of a project.

- Work with project sponsors, team, and subject matter experts to develop an appropriate strategy.

- Implement that strategy in a way that maximizes the business value of the project.

3.3 In relation to strategic and business management what knowledge should the PM have ?

Knowledge on the organizations:

- Strategy

- Mission

- Goals and Objectives

- Product and services

- Operations

- The Market (Customer base, state of market)

- Competition

3.3 What are leadership skills?

- Negotiation

- Resilience

- Communication

- Problem solving

- Critical thinking

- Interpersonal skills

3.3 What is the difference between Leadership & Management?

Management: is a about directing someone to get work done.

Leadership: Is about influencing other to accomplish something.