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1. Charismatic Leadership

The individual has power and control of the data gathering and distribution of information.The leader is motivating, has high-energy, and inspires the team through strong convictions about what's possible and what the team can achieve. Positive thinking and a can-do mentality are characteristics of a charismatic leader.The project manager aims to gain favor with the project team and stakeholders through flattery.Meetings are forms of communication. How the meeting is led, managed, and controlled all influence the message being delivered. Agendas, minutes, and order are mandatory for effective communications within a meeting.

2. informational power

Meetings are forms of communication. How the meeting is led, managed, and controlled all influence the message being delivered. Agendas, minutes, and order are mandatory for effective communications within a meeting.The project manager aims to gain favor with the project team and stakeholders through flattery.The leader is motivating, has high-energy, and inspires the team through strong convictions about what's possible and what the team can achieve. Positive thinking and a can-do mentality are characteristics of a charismatic leader.The individual has power and control of the data gathering and distribution of information.

3. meeting management

The individual has power and control of the data gathering and distribution of information.The project manager aims to gain favor with the project team and stakeholders through flattery.Meetings are forms of communication. How the meeting is led, managed, and controlled all influence the message being delivered. Agendas, minutes, and order are mandatory for effective communications within a meeting.The leader is motivating, has high-energy, and inspires the team through strong convictions about what's possible and what the team can achieve. Positive thinking and a can-do mentality are characteristics of a charismatic leader.

4. ingratiating power

5. Style

The individual has power and control of the data gathering and distribution of information.Meetings are forms of communication. How the meeting is led, managed, and controlled all influence the message being delivered. Agendas, minutes, and order are mandatory for effective communications within a meeting.The leader is motivating, has high-energy, and inspires the team through strong convictions about what's possible and what the team can achieve. Positive thinking and a can-do mentality are characteristics of a charismatic leader.The tone, structure, and formality of the message being sent should be in alignment with the audience and the content of the message

6. referent power

The individual has power and control of the data gathering and distribution of information.The leader is motivating, has high-energy, and inspires the team through strong convictions about what's possible and what the team can achieve. Positive thinking and a can-do mentality are characteristics of a charismatic leader.The project manager is respected or admired because of the team's past experiences with the project manager. This is about the project managers credibility in the organizationMeetings are forms of communication. How the meeting is led, managed, and controlled all influence the message being delivered. Agendas, minutes, and order are mandatory for effective communications within a meeting.

7. PMI Talent Triangle

The individual has power and control of the data gathering and distribution of information.Meetings are forms of communication. How the meeting is led, managed, and controlled all influence the message being delivered. Agendas, minutes, and order are mandatory for effective communications within a meeting.The leader is motivating, has high-energy, and inspires the team through strong convictions about what's possible and what the team can achieve. Positive thinking and a can-do mentality are characteristics of a charismatic leader.Defines three areas of PDUs for PMI certified professionals to maintain their certification. The PMI Talent Triangle includes technical project management, leadership, and strategic and business management.

8. Transformational Leadership

The leader is motivating, has high-energy, and inspires the team through strong convictions about what's possible and what the team can achieve. Positive thinking and a can-do mentality are characteristics of a charismatic leader.The leader inspires and motivates the project team to achieve the project goals. Transformational leaders aim to empower the project team to act, be innovative in the project work, and accomplish through ambition.Meetings are forms of communication. How the meeting is led, managed, and controlled all influence the message being delivered. Agendas, minutes, and order are mandatory for effective communications within a meeting.The individual has power and control of the data gathering and distribution of information.

9. avoiding power

The project manager refuses to act, get involved, or make decisions.The leader is motivating, has high-energy, and inspires the team through strong convictions about what's possible and what the team can achieve. Positive thinking and a can-do mentality are characteristics of a charismatic leader.The individual has power and control of the data gathering and distribution of information.Meetings are forms of communication. How the meeting is led, managed, and controlled all influence the message being delivered. Agendas, minutes, and order are mandatory for effective communications within a meeting.

10. reward power

Meetings are forms of communication. How the meeting is led, managed, and controlled all influence the message being delivered. Agendas, minutes, and order are mandatory for effective communications within a meeting.The project manager can reward the project teamThe individual has power and control of the data gathering and distribution of information.The leader is motivating, has high-energy, and inspires the team through strong convictions about what's possible and what the team can achieve. Positive thinking and a can-do mentality are characteristics of a charismatic leader.

11. pressure-based power

The individual has power and control of the data gathering and distribution of information.The leader is motivating, has high-energy, and inspires the team through strong convictions about what's possible and what the team can achieve. Positive thinking and a can-do mentality are characteristics of a charismatic leader.The project manager can restrict choices to get the project team to perform and do the project work.Meetings are forms of communication. How the meeting is led, managed, and controlled all influence the message being delivered. Agendas, minutes, and order are mandatory for effective communications within a meeting.

12. active problem solving

The individual has power and control of the data gathering and distribution of information.Active problem solving begins with problem definition. Problem definition is the ability to discern between the cause and effect of the problem. Root-cause analysis looks beyond the immediate symptoms to the cause of the symptoms—which then affords opportunities for solutions.The leader is motivating, has high-energy, and inspires the team through strong convictions about what's possible and what the team can achieve. Positive thinking and a can-do mentality are characteristics of a charismatic leader.Meetings are forms of communication. How the meeting is led, managed, and controlled all influence the message being delivered. Agendas, minutes, and order are mandatory for effective communications within a meeting.

13. guilt-based power

Meetings are forms of communication. How the meeting is led, managed, and controlled all influence the message being delivered. Agendas, minutes, and order are mandatory for effective communications within a meeting.The leader is motivating, has high-energy, and inspires the team through strong convictions about what's possible and what the team can achieve. Positive thinking and a can-do mentality are characteristics of a charismatic leader.The individual has power and control of the data gathering and distribution of information.The project manager can make the team and stakeholders feel guilty to gain compliance in the project.

14. Active listening

The leader is motivating, has high-energy, and inspires the team through strong convictions about what's possible and what the team can achieve. Positive thinking and a can-do mentality are characteristics of a charismatic leader.The message receiver restates whats been said to fully understand & confirm the message & it provides an opportunity for the sender to clarify the message if neededThe individual has power and control of the data gathering and distribution of information.Meetings are forms of communication. How the meeting is led, managed, and controlled all influence the message being delivered. Agendas, minutes, and order are mandatory for effective communications within a meeting.

15. Transactional Leadership

The individual has power and control of the data gathering and distribution of information.Meetings are forms of communication. How the meeting is led, managed, and controlled all influence the message being delivered. Agendas, minutes, and order are mandatory for effective communications within a meeting.The leader emphasizes the goals of the project and rewards and disincentives for the project team. This is sometimes called management by exception as it's the exception that is reward or punished.The leader is motivating, has high-energy, and inspires the team through strong convictions about what's possible and what the team can achieve. Positive thinking and a can-do mentality are characteristics of a charismatic leader.

16. presentation

The individual has power and control of the data gathering and distribution of information.The leader is motivating, has high-energy, and inspires the team through strong convictions about what's possible and what the team can achieve. Positive thinking and a can-do mentality are characteristics of a charismatic leader.In formal presentations, the presenter's oral and body language, visual aids, and handouts all influence the message being deliveredMeetings are forms of communication. How the meeting is led, managed, and controlled all influence the message being delivered. Agendas, minutes, and order are mandatory for effective communications within a meeting.

17. Media Selection

The individual has power and control of the data gathering and distribution of information.The leader is motivating, has high-energy, and inspires the team through strong convictions about what's possible and what the team can achieve. Positive thinking and a can-do mentality are characteristics of a charismatic leader.Meetings are forms of communication. How the meeting is led, managed, and controlled all influence the message being delivered. Agendas, minutes, and order are mandatory for effective communications within a meeting.Based on the audience and the message being sent, the media should be in alignment with the message.

18. Sender-Receiver Model

Communication requires a sender and a receiver. Within this model may be multiple avenues to complete the flow of communication, but barriers to effective communication may be present as wellMeetings are forms of communication. How the meeting is led, managed, and controlled all influence the message being delivered. Agendas, minutes, and order are mandatory for effective communications within a meeting.The leader is motivating, has high-energy, and inspires the team through strong convictions about what's possible and what the team can achieve. Positive thinking and a can-do mentality are characteristics of a charismatic leader.The individual has power and control of the data gathering and distribution of information.

19. interactional leadership

The leader is motivating, has high-energy, and inspires the team through strong convictions about what's possible and what the team can achieve. Positive thinking and a can-do mentality are characteristics of a charismatic leader.The individual has power and control of the data gathering and distribution of information.The leader is a hybrid of transactional, transformational, and charismatic leaders. The interactional leader wants the team to act, is excited and inspired about the project work, yet still holds the team accountable for their results.Meetings are forms of communication. How the meeting is led, managed, and controlled all influence the message being delivered. Agendas, minutes, and order are mandatory for effective communications within a meeting.

20. personal or charismatic power

The project manager has a warm personality that others like.The individual has power and control of the data gathering and distribution of information.The leader is motivating, has high-energy, and inspires the team through strong convictions about what's possible and what the team can achieve. Positive thinking and a can-do mentality are characteristics of a charismatic leader.Meetings are forms of communication. How the meeting is led, managed, and controlled all influence the message being delivered. Agendas, minutes, and order are mandatory for effective communications within a meeting.

21. project manager

The individual has power and control of the data gathering and distribution of information.The leader is motivating, has high-energy, and inspires the team through strong convictions about what's possible and what the team can achieve. Positive thinking and a can-do mentality are characteristics of a charismatic leader.Meetings are forms of communication. How the meeting is led, managed, and controlled all influence the message being delivered. Agendas, minutes, and order are mandatory for effective communications within a meeting.The role of leading the project team and managing the project resources to effectively achieve the objectives of the project.

22. Positional Power

The project manager's power is because of the position she has as the project manager. This is also known as formal, authoritative, and legitimate power.Meetings are forms of communication. How the meeting is led, managed, and controlled all influence the message being delivered. Agendas, minutes, and order are mandatory for effective communications within a meeting.The individual has power and control of the data gathering and distribution of information.The leader is motivating, has high-energy, and inspires the team through strong convictions about what's possible and what the team can achieve. Positive thinking and a can-do mentality are characteristics of a charismatic leader.

23. expert power

The project manager has deep skills and experience in a discipline (for example, years of working in IT helps an IT project manager better manage IT projects)Meetings are forms of communication. How the meeting is led, managed, and controlled all influence the message being delivered. Agendas, minutes, and order are mandatory for effective communications within a meeting.The individual has power and control of the data gathering and distribution of information.The leader is motivating, has high-energy, and inspires the team through strong convictions about what's possible and what the team can achieve. Positive thinking and a can-do mentality are characteristics of a charismatic leader.

24. Situational Power

Meetings are forms of communication. How the meeting is led, managed, and controlled all influence the message being delivered. Agendas, minutes, and order are mandatory for effective communications within a meeting.The leader is motivating, has high-energy, and inspires the team through strong convictions about what's possible and what the team can achieve. Positive thinking and a can-do mentality are characteristics of a charismatic leader.The individual has power and control of the data gathering and distribution of information.The project manager has power because of certain situations in the organization.

25. servant leadership

The leader puts others first and focuses on the needs of the people he serves. Servant leaders provide opportunity for growth, education, autonomy within the project, and the well-being of others. The primary focus of servant leadership is service to others.The individual has power and control of the data gathering and distribution of information.The leader is motivating, has high-energy, and inspires the team through strong convictions about what's possible and what the team can achieve. Positive thinking and a can-do mentality are characteristics of a charismatic leader.Meetings are forms of communication. How the meeting is led, managed, and controlled all influence the message being delivered. Agendas, minutes, and order are mandatory for effective communications within a meeting.

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