What type of project manager does your team need?
So, you’re growing your business, building a dream team and it’s time to hire a project manager! Take this 2 minute quiz to discover which of the four types of PM’s you need to get you to the finish line faster and on budget.
Quiz Questions
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1.What three words BEST describe your business’ competencies?
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A.Technical, specialized, analytical.(Correlates to: Your team needs a… Technical project manager)
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B.Opportunistic, strategic, risk-taking.(Correlates to: Your team needs an… Adventurous Project Manager)
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C.Communication, Supportive, team-collaboration.(Correlates to: Your team needs a… Supportive Project Manager)
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D.Financial, convincing, expert-focus.(Correlates to: Your team needs an... Expert Project Manager)
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2.Which business book sounds like what you need to read?
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A.Simply Said: Communicating Better at Work and Beyond. By Jay Sullivan(Correlates to: Your team needs a… Supportive Project Manager)
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B.Celebrating failure: the power of taking risks, making mistakes, and thinking big. By Ralph Heath(Correlates to: Your team needs an… Adventurous Project Manager)
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C.How to Become an Expert on Anything in Two Hours. By Gregory Hartley(Correlates to: Your team needs an... Expert Project Manager)
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D.The Future Is Faster Than You Think: How Converging Technologies Are Transforming Business, Industries, and Our Lives. By Peter H. Diamandis(Correlates to: Your team needs a… Technical project manager)
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3.What kind of retreat would you choose to uplevel your people?
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A.One where we immerse in creative problem solving and cooperation exercises.(Correlates to: Your team needs an… Adventurous Project Manager)
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B.A retreat where we hone in on our respective areas of expertise.(Correlates to: Your team needs an... Expert Project Manager)
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C.A retreat with attention to detail and interesting futurist speakers.(Correlates to: Your team needs a… Technical project manager)
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D.A retreat with a relationship building and collaborative focus.(Correlates to: Your team needs a… Supportive Project Manager)
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4.What general industry is your team’s expertise?
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B.Construction, land development, and real estate.(Correlates to: Your team needs an... Expert Project Manager)
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C.Health care, social infrastructure, and pharmaceuticals.(Correlates to: Your team needs a… Supportive Project Manager)
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5.How long have you been in business?
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A.Under 2 years. We’re a start-up, bootstrapped with a few people and ready to grow.(Correlates to: Your team needs a… Technical project manager, Your team needs an… Adventurous Project Manager, Your team needs an... Expert Project Manager, Your team needs a… Supportive Project Manager)
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B.5-10 years.(Correlates to: Your team needs a… Technical project manager, Your team needs an… Adventurous Project Manager, Your team needs an... Expert Project Manager, Your team needs a… Supportive Project Manager)
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C.10 plus years.(Correlates to: Your team needs a… Technical project manager, Your team needs an… Adventurous Project Manager, Your team needs an... Expert Project Manager, Your team needs a… Supportive Project Manager)
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D.Over 15 years and in need of changing with the times.(Correlates to: Your team needs a… Technical project manager, Your team needs an… Adventurous Project Manager, Your team needs an... Expert Project Manager, Your team needs a… Supportive Project Manager)
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6.What's your biggest challenge when it comes to planning your next project?
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A.Budget definition, raising capital, and fiscal responsibility.(Correlates to: Your team needs an... Expert Project Manager)
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B.Managing herculean, ever-changing technology.(Correlates to: Your team needs a… Technical project manager)
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C.Risk assessment and management.(Correlates to: Your team needs an… Adventurous Project Manager)
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D.Understanding each team member’s unique set of needs and strengths and how to be supportive of them so they’re most productive.(Correlates to: Your team needs a… Supportive Project Manager)
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7.In simple terms how would you describe your biz goals?
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A.We’re ready to grow our team and take on bigger projects.(Correlates to: Your team needs an… Adventurous Project Manager)
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B.Substantially increase our bottom line and pay off debts.(Correlates to: Your team needs an... Expert Project Manager)
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C.Automation and implementation of technology to propel the company.(Correlates to: Your team needs a… Technical project manager)
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D.Create an inspiring and creative environment that good people flock to, think Google!(Correlates to: Your team needs a… Supportive Project Manager)
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8.*Poof* Your business's fairy grandmother is going to grant you one wish when it comes to efficiency and profitability on your next project?
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A.She's found the perfect PM to keep all our ducks in a row. 🦆(Correlates to: Your team needs a… Technical project manager, Your team needs an… Adventurous Project Manager, Your team needs an... Expert Project Manager, Your team needs a… Supportive Project Manager)
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B.She's helped us nail down a project budget so we are confident about our goals!(Correlates to: Your team needs a… Technical project manager, Your team needs an… Adventurous Project Manager, Your team needs an... Expert Project Manager, Your team needs a… Supportive Project Manager)
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C.She's got me feeling organized and breathed life into a somewhat stalled project.(Correlates to: Your team needs a… Technical project manager, Your team needs an… Adventurous Project Manager, Your team needs an... Expert Project Manager, Your team needs a… Supportive Project Manager)
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D.She's propelled my team forward at warp speed and got us crushing it fiscally.(Correlates to: Your team needs a… Technical project manager, Your team needs an… Adventurous Project Manager, Your team needs an... Expert Project Manager, Your team needs a… Supportive Project Manager)
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9.Which of these quotes sums up your project goals?
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A.“The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.” ~ Max de Pree(Correlates to: Your team needs a… Technical project manager)
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B.“Operations keeps the lights on, strategy provides a light at the end of the tunnel, but project management is the train engine that moves the organization forward.” ~ Joy Gumz(Correlates to: Your team needs an... Expert Project Manager)
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C.“Being a Project Manager is like being an artist, you have the different colored process streams combining into a work of art” ~ Greg Cimmarrusti(Correlates to: Your team needs a… Supportive Project Manager)
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D."In real life, strategy is actually very straightforward. You pick a general direction and implement like hell." — Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric(Correlates to: Your team needs an… Adventurous Project Manager)
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Quiz Outcomes
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1.Your team needs a… Technical project managerYou have a go-getting team that knows where they’re going and has the combined skills to get there. You’ve honed in on your project’s goals with laser precision and you’re ready to hire the perfect PM to get you to the finish line.Enter your technical project manager. Someone who is equipped to gather the data of your goals and your team’s unique wheelhouse and turn them into a road map.Your ideal PM is skilled at managing projects, like yours, that contain a high degree of technicality but also can come from a variety of professional backgrounds.Examples of what to expect when working with a technical project manager:• Brainstorming and narrowing down scope• Planning the project and implementing technology needed• Scheduling and designation of project tasks to team members• Execution of each phase of the project• Managing the project’s budget• Communicating with all stakeholders• Collaborating with department heads to achieve a common goal“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston ChurchillBeing prepared with a clear plan is golden.Here are five basic phases of project management to keep in mind as you get started.Phase 1: Project InitiationThe project initiation phase is the first stage of turning an abstract idea into a meaningful goal. In this stage, you need to develop a business case and define the project on a broad level. In order to do that, you have to determine the need for the project and create a project charter.Phase 2: Project planningThe planning stage needs focus and diligence while you layout your roadmap. The second phase can take up almost half of the entire project’s timespan unless you employ some tried and true systems. We’ve got you covered with these toolsPhase 3: Project ExecutionThis stage is where the actual work happens. The project manager, establishes efficient workflows and carefully monitors progress. During this phase consistent effective collaboration is maintained between stakeholders. Collaboration software can be helpful to improve efficiency and increase the productivity of your team. Some software options herePhase 4: Project Monitoring and ControllingIn this process, the third and fourth phases are often not sequential but rather, run simultaneously with execution to ensure that objectives and deliverables are met. Make sure that no one deviates from the original plan by establishing Critical Success Factors (CSF) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Tracking ensures you stay on budget and can lean out future projects.Phase 5: Project ClosingThe final phase of the project, project closure and final delivery. Sometimes another team consults to provide objectivity on deliverables. Terminating contracts and completing the necessary paperwork is critical to confidently completing. Assessing successes and failures ensures future projects are outstanding. A detailed report that compiles all of the necessary data is stored in a secure place that can be accessed by project managers of the organization.At your service!Hello visionary, I'm Gregory Honcho, Project manager and CEO of Team One Dynamics.After receiving my MBA from Smith business School at Queens University I jumped into the field of project management. Over the course of five years I developed a revolutionary efficiency system for small to mid-sized corporate projects. Lean Synergistics is the training program behind Team One Dynamics and we’ve built a network of project managers around the globe.Wherever you are in the world we have the perfect match to facilitate your next project.Here are some resources to simplify...Want to get in on the conversation? Check out my rooms on Clubhouse. I dish with experts on how to navigate the business world. You'll learn my lean project management methods to build at warp speed with straightforward systems.Need a bit more information to know how to ask for what you need? Check out the Lean Synergistics training website. There is a blog packed with articles, cheat sheets, and the ‘what to ask’ guidebook.Need to brainstorm the details with an expert? Book a 30 minute consultation with one of our specialists. We'll help you determine the best kind of PM to streamline and plan out your project for absolute success.Let’s propel you toward your goals today!Now, check your inbox for next step details. Let’s get started!
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2.Your team needs an… Adventurous Project ManagerYou and your team of visionaries prides itself on taking risks and charging confidently toward lofty goals.You’ve brainstormed the manifesto of your project and you’re ready to hire a project manager as intrepid as your ambitions.You need a project manager who is trained to work with creative out-of-the-box thinkers and can pivot when you do.Your ideal PM is skilled at planning projects with a degree of flexibility and collaboration.Examples of what to expect when working with an adventurous project manager:• Creative open-ended brainstorming• Planning the project• Scheduling and designation of project tasks to team members• Execution of each phase of the project• Managing the project’s budget• Communicating with all stakeholders• Collaborating with department heads to achieve a common goal“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston ChurchillBeing prepared with a clear plan is golden.Here are five basic phases of project management to keep in mind as you get started.Phase 1: Project InitiationThe project initiation phase is the first stage of turning an abstract idea into a meaningful goal. In this stage, you need to develop a business case and define the project on a broad level. In order to do that, you have to determine the need for the project and create a project charter.Phase 2: Project planningThe planning stage needs focus and diligence while you layout your roadmap. The second phase can take up almost half of the entire project’s timespan unless you employ some tried and true systems. We’ve got you covered with these toolsPhase 3: Project ExecutionThis stage is where the actual work happens. The project manager, establishes efficient workflows and carefully monitors progress. During this phase consistent effective collaboration is maintained between stakeholders. Collaboration software can be helpful to improve efficiency and increase the productivity of your team. Some software options herePhase 4: Project Monitoring and ControllingIn this process, the third and fourth phases are often not sequential but rather, run simultaneously with execution to ensure that objectives and deliverables are met. Make sure that no one deviates from the original plan by establishing Critical Success Factors (CSF) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Tracking ensures you stay on budget and can lean out future projects.Phase 5: Project ClosingThe final phase of the project, project closure and final delivery. Sometimes another team consults to provide objectivity on deliverables. Terminating contracts and completing the necessary paperwork is critical to confidently completing. Assessing successes and failures ensures future projects are outstanding. A detailed report that compiles all of the necessary data is stored in a secure place that can be accessed by project managers of the organization.At your service!Hello visionary, I'm Gregory Honcho, Project manager and CEO of Team One Dynamics.After receiving my MBA from Smith business School at Queens University I jumped into the field of project management. Over the course of five years I developed a revolutionary efficiency system for small to mid-sized corporate projects. Lean Synergistics is the training program behind Team One Dynamics and we’ve built a network of project managers around the globe.Wherever you are in the world we have the perfect match to facilitate your next project.Here are some resources to simplify...Want to get in on the conversation? Check out my rooms on Clubhouse. I dish with experts on how to navigate the business world. You'll learn my lean project management methods to build at warp speed with straightforward systems.Need a bit more information to know how to ask for what you need? Check out the Lean Synergistics training website. There is a blog packed with articles, cheat sheets, and the ‘what to ask’ guidebook.Need to brainstorm the details with an expert? Book a 30 minute consultation with one of our specialists. We'll help you determine the best kind of PM to streamline and plan out your project for absolute success.Let’s propel you toward your goals today!Now, check your inbox for next step details. Let’s get started!
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3.Your team needs an... Expert Project ManagerYou and your power team accept nothing less than perfection in every outcome. Your motto might be, “a job worth doing is worth doing well” or, “Strive for excellence no matter what!”You’ve honed in on your project goals with laser precision and you’re ready to hire the perfect PM to get you to a higher level, faster than you could do on your own.You’re ready to bring someone on board whose standards are as high as you’ve prided yourself on building to date.Your ideal PM is skilled at managing projects that require specific expertise and equipped to gather the data of your goals of your team’s unique wheelhouse and turn them into a road map.Examples of what to expect when working with an expert project manager:• Brainstorming that leads to specification• Planning the project• Scheduling and designation of project tasks to team members• Execution of each phase of the project• Managing the project’s budget• Communicating with all stakeholders• Collaborating with department heads to achieve a common goal“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston ChurchillBeing prepared with a clear plan is golden.Here are five basic phases of project management to keep in mind as you get started.Phase 1: Project InitiationThe project initiation phase is the first stage of turning an abstract idea into a meaningful goal. In this stage, you need to develop a business case and define the project on a broad level. In order to do that, you have to determine the need for the project and create a project charter.Phase 2: Project planningThe planning stage needs focus and diligence while you layout your roadmap. The second phase can take up almost half of the entire project’s timespan unless you employ some tried and true systems. We’ve got you covered with these toolsPhase 3: Project ExecutionThis stage is where the actual work happens. The project manager, establishes efficient workflows and carefully monitors progress. During this phase consistent effective collaboration is maintained between stakeholders. Collaboration software can be helpful to improve efficiency and increase the productivity of your team. Some software options herePhase 4: Project Monitoring and ControllingIn this process, the third and fourth phases are often not sequential but rather, run simultaneously with execution to ensure that objectives and deliverables are met. Make sure that no one deviates from the original plan by establishing Critical Success Factors (CSF) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Tracking ensures you stay on budget and can lean out future projects.Phase 5: Project ClosingThe final phase of the project, project closure and final delivery. Sometimes another team consults to provide objectivity on deliverables. Terminating contracts and completing the necessary paperwork is critical to confidently completing. Assessing successes and failures ensures future projects are outstanding. A detailed report that compiles all of the necessary data is stored in a secure place that can be accessed by project managers of the organization.At your service!Hello visionary, I'm Gregory Honcho, Project manager and CEO of Team One Dynamics.After receiving my MBA from Smith business School at Queens University I jumped into the field of project management. Over the course of five years I developed a revolutionary efficiency system for small to mid-sized corporate projects. Lean Synergistics is the training program behind Team One Dynamics and we’ve built a network of project managers around the globe.Wherever you are in the world we have the perfect match to facilitate your next project.Here are some resources to simplify...Want to get in on the conversation? Check out my rooms on Clubhouse. I dish with experts on how to navigate the business world. You'll learn my lean project management methods to build at warp speed with straightforward systems.Need a bit more information to know how to ask for what you need? Check out the Lean Synergistics training website. There is a blog packed with articles, cheat sheets, and the ‘what to ask’ guidebook.Need to brainstorm the details with an expert? Book a 30 minute consultation with one of our specialists. We'll help you determine the best kind of PM to streamline and plan out your project for absolute success.Let’s propel you toward your goals today!Now, check your inbox for next step details. Let’s get started!
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4.Your team needs a… Supportive Project ManagerYou and your team have been crushing it in a multitude of ways and you’re ready to grow to the next level and take on bigger projects.Your sales are solid and the team’s stable. You’ve bootstrapped for years and learned a huge amount from doing so, in order to keep up with your growth you need to relinquish some of the creative control to a Supportive project manager!The right PM for you is communication-centric with a gift for forming trust bonds, absorbing ideas, and motivating your people.They take into account the three pillars of project management; Processes. People, and Technology but what sets them apart is their emphasis on people.Examples of what to expect when working with a supportive project manager:• Connection, communication, and brainstorming• Planning the project• Flexible designation of project tasks to team members• Execution of each phase of the project• Managing the project’s budget• Communicating with all stakeholders• Collaborating with department heads to achieve a common goal“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston ChurchillBeing prepared with a clear plan is golden.Here are five basic phases of project management to keep in mind as you get started.Phase 1: Project InitiationThe project initiation phase is the first stage of turning an abstract idea into a meaningful goal. In this stage, you need to develop a business case and define the project on a broad level. In order to do that, you have to determine the need for the project and create a project charter.Phase 2: Project planningThe planning stage needs focus and diligence while you layout your roadmap. The second phase can take up almost half of the entire project’s timespan unless you employ some tried and true systems. We’ve got you covered with these toolsPhase 3: Project ExecutionThis stage is where the actual work happens. The project manager, establishes efficient workflows and carefully monitors progress. During this phase consistent effective collaboration is maintained between stakeholders. Collaboration software can be helpful to improve efficiency and increase the productivity of your team. Some software options herePhase 4: Project Monitoring and ControllingIn this process, the third and fourth phases are often not sequential but rather, run simultaneously with execution to ensure that objectives and deliverables are met. Make sure that no one deviates from the original plan by establishing Critical Success Factors (CSF) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Tracking ensures you stay on budget and can lean out future projects.Phase 5: Project ClosingThe final phase of the project, project closure and final delivery. Sometimes another team consults to provide objectivity on deliverables. Terminating contracts and completing the necessary paperwork is critical to confidently completing. Assessing successes and failures ensures future projects are outstanding. A detailed report that compiles all of the necessary data is stored in a secure place that can be accessed by project managers of the organization.At your service!Hello visionary, I'm Gregory Honcho, Project manager and CEO of Team One Dynamics.After receiving my MBA from Smith business School at Queens University I jumped into the field of project management. Over the course of five years I developed a revolutionary efficiency system for small to mid-sized corporate projects. Lean Synergistics is the training program behind Team One Dynamics and we’ve built a network of project managers around the globe.Wherever you are in the world we have the perfect match to facilitate your next project.Here are some resources to simplify...Want to get in on the conversation? Check out my rooms on Clubhouse. I dish with experts on how to navigate the business world. You'll learn my lean project management methods to build at warp speed with straightforward systems.Need a bit more information to know how to ask for what you need? Check out the Lean Synergistics training website. There is a blog packed with articles, cheat sheets, and the ‘what to ask’ guidebook.Need to brainstorm the details with an expert? Book a 30 minute consultation with one of our specialists. We'll help you determine the best kind of PM to streamline and plan out your project for absolute success.Let’s propel you toward your goals today!Now, check your inbox for next step details. Let’s get started!
