Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Power Types of Project Manager

 


Project managers utilize legitimate, coercive, reward, expert, and referent powers for effective leadership, leveraging formal authority, consequences, positive reinforcement, expertise, and personal relationships, respectively, to navigate diverse project scenarios.

In project management, a manager can wield various powers:

1. Legitimate Power: Formal authority granted by the organization.

2. Coercive Power: Influencing through threats or punishment.

3. Reward Power: Using positive reinforcement, rewards, or recognition.

4. Expert Power: Influence based on knowledge, skills, and expertise.

5. Referent Power: Derived from personal relationships and respect.

Successful project managers balance these powers based on the situation and team dynamics.

I don't prefer #2. Please share your thoughts.

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