Chapter Name: Manage a project team
Description:Learners will focus on monitoring team performance, providing feedback, and resolving conflicts. This includes applying leadership and motivation techniques to keep the team engaged and productive.
Purpuse:To maintain a motivated, productive project team throughout the project lifecycle.
Rational:Proper management of team performance ensures that any issues are addressed early and that the project team remains focused and on track to achieve the project’s objectives.
Chapters Topics
Team management concepts
Team Management Concepts:This process involves the management and leadership of the project team, ensuring that the team is motivated, productive, and aligned with the project goals. It includes team formation, development, and managing team dynamics, ensuring the necessary skills, competencies, and behaviors are present for project success. Effective team management helps mitigate conflicts, increases collaboration, and ensures that team members perform optimally.
Team capacity development concepts (Coaching, mentoring, experiential workplace learning, facilitated learning)
Team Capacity Development Concepts (Coaching, Mentoring, Experiential Workplace Learning, Facilitated Learning):This concept focuses on developing the capabilities of project team members by providing learning opportunities. Coaching involves guiding individuals to improve performance and skills. Mentoring is an ongoing relationship to support personal and professional growth. Experiential workplace learning involves hands-on learning through actual project experiences. Facilitated learning involves structured programs aimed at improving team performance and knowledge transfer. These techniques help develop team capacity and ensure that the project has the required skills throughout its lifecycle.
Skills gap analysis and training needs evaluation
Skills Gap Analysis and Training Needs Evaluation:This process identifies any gaps in the skills and knowledge required for project success. It involves assessing the existing capabilities of team members and comparing them against the project’s needs. Based on this assessment, training and development programs are designed to bridge these gaps, ensuring the team possesses the necessary competencies to achieve the project’s objectives. Skills gap analysis helps improve individual and team performance, ultimately benefiting the project’s outcomes.
Input documents to manage a project team (HR Management Plan, Project Staff Assignments, Team Perfromance Assessments, Issue Log, Work Performance Reports, Organisational Process Assets)
Input Documents to Manage a Project Team:Key inputs include the HR Management Plan, Project Staff Assignments, Team Performance Assessments, Issue Log, Work Performance Reports, and Organizational Process Assets. These documents provide the framework for managing team members, evaluating performance, and addressing issues. They help in tracking team progress, identifying performance gaps, and implementing corrective actions.
Tools and techniques to manage a project team (Observation and Conversation, Project Performance Appraisals, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Skills [leadership, Influencing, Effective decision making])
Tools and Techniques to Manage a Project Team:Tools and techniques include Observation and Conversation (monitoring team behavior and interactions), Project Performance Appraisals (assessing individual and team performance), Conflict Management (addressing and resolving conflicts effectively), and Interpersonal Skills (such as leadership, influencing, and decision-making). These tools ensure that the team works efficiently, and any issues are addressed in a constructive manner.
Outputs of the team management process (Change Request, Project Management Plan Updates, Enterprise Environmental Factors Update, Organisational Process Assets Update)
Outputs of the Team Management Process:Outputs include Change Requests (initiating necessary changes to improve team performance), Project Management Plan Updates (updating HR plans, performance baselines, etc.), Enterprise Environmental Factors Update (influencing organizational policies or procedures), and Organizational Process Assets Update (documenting best practices and lessons learned). These outputs help in adjusting strategies for managing the team and optimizing team dynamics.