Q: A project manager’s ability to guide teammates to complete their assigned work without acting as their direct managers is called _____.
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Q: The capacity of a project manager to mentor colleagues in completing their given tasks without taking on the role of their direct supervisors is known as _____.
- conflict mediation
- influencing without authority
- understanding motivations
- adjusting interpersonal dynamics
Explanation: The capacity of a project manager to help colleagues complete the job that has been allocated to them without acting as their direct supervisor is sometimes referred to as “Influence” or “Influencing Skills.” It entails directing and inspiring team members not via official leadership but rather by successful cooperation, communication, and persuasion rather than formal authority. This ability is essential for project managers to effectively lead a team without having direct management control over the members of the team individually.
