How to Create a Project Organization from the Wider Organizational Structure

The video tutorial explores five different project organization models: ad hoc, functional, matrix, contracted, and fully projectised. Each model varies in terms of resource allocation, authority, and commitment levels. The ad hoc model is the simplest, with temporary teams and minimal authority. The functional approach involves drawing resources from a single function, offering more authority. Matrix models vary from weak to strong, depending on the project manager's origin. Contracted teams involve external consultants, while the fully projectised model organizes around temporary projects, with resources pooled and allocated as needed.

Which project organization model involves assembling a team from across the organization and disbanding it after the project ends?

• Functional Approach

• Fully Projectized Model

• Ad Hoc Approach

• Matrix Model

In the functional approach, who is most likely to appoint the project manager?

• The Project Team

• The Functional Leader

• The Project Sponsor

• The CEO

What distinguishes a strong matrix from a weak matrix in project organization?

• The number of team members

• The project's duration

• The project's budget

• The project manager's authority level

In a balanced matrix, where is the project manager typically drawn from?

• A pool of external consultants

• A function benefiting from the project

• A generic resource pool

• The project management office

What is a key characteristic of a contracted project team?

• Team members are often consultants or contracted

• The project manager is always internal

• The project is managed by a self-organizing team

• All team members are full-time employees

How does a fully projectized model differ from traditional functional models?

• It uses regional structures

• It has no project managers

• It organizes around temporary projects

• It relies on permanent teams

What is a benefit of the fully projectized model for consultancies?

• It reduces the need for specialized skills

• It allows for stable long-term units

• It eliminates the need for project managers

• It builds rapport and trust within teams