Demonstrate an understanding of project roles and responsibilities.
Compare and contrast the roles and responsibilities of project managers and project sponsors.
Compare and contrast the roles and responsibilities of the project team and the project sponsor.
Explain the importance of the role the project manager plays (e.g., initiator, negotiator, listener, coach, working member, and facilitator).
Explain the differences between leadership and management.
Explain emotional intelligence (EQ) and its impact on project management.
Determine how to follow and execute planned strategies or frameworks (e.g., communication, risks, etc.).
Give examples of how it is appropriate to respond to a planned strategy or framework (e.g., communication, risk, etc.).
Explain project initiation and benefit planning.
Demonstrate an understanding of common problem-solving tools and techniques.
Evaluate the effectiveness of a meeting.
Explain the purpose of focus groups, standup meetings, brainstorming, etc.
Explain when it is appropriate to use a predictive, plan-based approach.
Identify the suitability of a predictive, plan-based approach for the organizational structure (e.g., virtual, colocation, matrix structure, hierarchical, etc.).
Determine the activities within each process.
Give examples of typical activities within each process.