APM 5 Project Leadership Quiz

What range of skills is required for leading a project?

• Technical skills only

• Communication skills only

• A range of skills, capabilities, and aptitudes

• Financial management skills only

Which skills are perhaps the most important for project leaders?

• Technical skills

• Financial skills

• Strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, and credibility

• Marketing skills

What helps practitioners to consider leadership and teamwork?

• Financial incentives

• A range of models and frameworks

• Strict rules and guidelines

• External consultants

What does Pinto (2015) describe his project champion as being broadly similar to?

• Project sponsor

• Project executive

• Project manager

• Project leader

What does Pinto (2015) suggest about the term 'project leader'?

• It is a common designation

• It is rarely used

• It is more appropriate than 'project manager'

• It is the same as 'project sponsor'

According to the document, what should a project sponsor be prepared to commit to the project?

• Time, support, and energy

• Financial resources

• Technical expertise

• Marketing strategies

What is one of the qualities needed in a project sponsor according to the document?

• Sufficiently experienced in the world of project management

• A technical expert in all project areas

• A financial analyst

• A marketing specialist

Why is motivating the team particularly important in project leadership?

What does setting the vision involve for a project leader?

What is the role of a sponsor in a project team?

• To make decisions without consulting others

• To provide financial support only

• To be a single, accountable person with decision-making authority

• To avoid involvement in the project