Comments on Deep Fried Brain Project - PM Certification Exam Prep Blog: The Powers of the Project Manager

I was always unclear about these powers, however l...

2012-01-27T03:28:30.054+08:00

I was always unclear about these powers, however looks like this article solved my confusion:)

great post very usefull to readers keep posting :)...

2011-09-14T20:45:19.532+08:00

great post very usefull to readers keep posting :)

i like the picture of the lady super hero. and i ...

2011-08-13T20:48:11.639+08:00

i like the picture of the lady super hero.
and i love this article. Great article keep going.

I am a PMP Aspirant and going to take my exam on t...

2011-08-13T06:08:41.143+08:00

I am a PMP Aspirant and going to take my exam on this 29th.

I think the answer of this question is "1. Alternative Identification"

Explanation:
This is clearly not Product Analysis and neither the alternative has been selected, therefore, choices 3 and 4 are eliminated.
Risk Assessment is always done from the perspective of risk for the project and not for the project team, which indicates that the team is not doing Risk Assessment. Choice 2 has been eliminated.
So, the best answer is Choice 1. Alternative Identification

Can somebody answer it. During the planning phase ...

2011-08-09T04:12:06.251+08:00

Can somebody answer it.
During the planning phase of a project, your team members find another way to complete a portion of the project. This method is safer for the project team but the cost may go up. This is an example of _____?

1. Alternative Identification

2. Risk Assessment

3. Alternative Selection

4. Product Analysis

I like the picture (of the lady super hero). I t...

2011-07-28T02:04:28.825+08:00

I like the picture (of the lady super hero). I think it's cute. And yes, I'm a guy...

My understanding is that Expert and Reward power i...

2011-06-05T22:54:39.749+08:00

My understanding is that Expert and Reward power is the best power in a Project Manager. Correct me if wrong.

The article provides a good knowledge on the power...

2011-03-11T19:04:08.610+08:00

The article provides a good knowledge on the powers of Project Manager which is required for the PMP certification.

Personal Power describes your internal ability that you have, such as character, strength, persistence, patience and intelligence.

Hello Anonymous, Reputation is earned and is not...

2011-03-07T00:23:11.053+08:00

Hello Anonymous,

Reputation is earned and is not really a personality trait (something that comes naturally). From that perspective, reputation is not a referent power.

Let me know whether you agree.

Regards.

reputation isn't an example of referent power?...

2011-03-07T00:16:02.724+08:00

reputation isn't an example of referent power?

Thanks for the suggestion, Anonymous. I'll try...

2011-02-17T13:12:46.213+08:00

Thanks for the suggestion, Anonymous. I'll try :)

Maybe you can find a better picture?

2011-02-17T12:27:43.158+08:00

Maybe you can find a better picture?

Thanks Gustavo for your kind remarks and gesture.

2011-02-07T21:58:42.688+08:00

Thanks Gustavo for your kind remarks and gesture.

Harwinder, Excellent post! I'm a recent PMP t...

2011-02-07T00:42:25.314+08:00

Harwinder,

Excellent post! I'm a recent PMP that is doing a bit of voluntary work helping a group to achieve their PMP certification, and I'm recommending your blog as an excellent resource that helped me in getting the certificate.

Thanks for your efforts and clarity.

Regards,

Gustavo