CHAPTER 3
Role of the Project Manager
In this chapter, you will
• State the primary functions of a project manager
• Understand a project manager’s sphere of influence
• Identify the major elements included in the PMI triangle
• Recognize the difference between leadership and management
For a project to be successful, the project manager must take a leadership role in guiding the project from inception to closure. Along the way, a project manager plans the project budget, plans the project activities, monitors the project activities that were planned, reports on the project work, and engages with management outside the project and team members inside the project. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) candidates are tested ...
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