Project Management Series: Understanding the Project Manager's Role
Product Code: PROJ02 Time: 2.0 hour(s) CEUs: Available

Summary:

This course explains the role of the project manager and the traits and abilities he or she must have to be effective.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe five key traits that a project manager should have
  • List the duties and responsibilities of a project manager
  • Explain why a project manager should have good people skills
  • Explain the importance of leadership
  • List the guidelines for running effective meetings
  • Explain why a project manager should not assume multiple roles

Topics:

  • Traits of a project manager
  • Responsibilities and duties
  • The need for good people skills
  • The importance of leadership
  • Effective meeting guidelines
  • Problems in assuming multiple roles

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Sound card, with speaker or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. Macromedia Flash Player 7.0 (Note: We do not recommend or support installation of the Yahoo toolbar.) JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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