Chapter 2 of the PMBOK highlights the project management offices (PMOs) and the different types of organizations. Out of the three types of PMOs: Supportive, controlling, and directive, which one or ones would you find most suitable to your project management style?
Personally, at this stage in my career, I would like a supportive PMO that has a bit of controlling elements in it. I say this because while I have the background, skills, credentials, etc., to take a leadership role in a project, I recognize that I can let my creativity and ambition make things slightly more difficult than necessary. If I have a controlling PMO framework in addition to the supportive framework, then having some of those restraints to work inside will help me not stray away from the goal at hand and also meet project deadlines more efficiently.
A good PMO manager oversees the personnel in the PMO and takes responsibility for the quality and value of each project under its care. This involves collaboration with project managers and reporting to the executive staff of the organization. So a great PMO for me is a mixture of the supportive and controlling. I believe that it depends on the progress and the timeline of the project that determines what the best angle is at that time. For my current career paths, and current leadership, I need supportive guidance .
Maybe it's the teacher side of me, or the nosey side, but I would like to be in the supportive role. I would like to be able to teach teams new or different ways to meet their goals. Especially since it is plausible that this team hasn't worked together yet. The supportive role could help jump start the creative process or even help move things along with they come to a screeching halt. I would also like to be in the directive position but not for too long. Maybe controlling a project completely once every blue moon. I know what it's like to lead a project especially when you don't always get to pick the same team over and over, it is a headache.
I believe that a supportive but yet direct project management style would be best for me. At this stage in my career would be placed at an entry-level job, so being new into this area of work, I would help that my team members, and project manager would be supportive and willing to help me learn as much as I can. When working with other team members we must collaborate on our ideas, and believe if each member supports one another then everyone's ideas will be considered. However, I would like my project manager to not only be supportive but be direct as well, with the task that I need to complete, and a set schedule/ timeline for me to complete this project.
According to Introduction to Project Management, there are three types of PMOs, "Supportive, Controlling, Directive". After reading the description of all three, I believe that I would be more of a controlling PMO. That may sounds bad lol. However, this type is not as controlling as you may think. This type of PMO has moderate control over the project. Also, this type of PMO is more supportive and provides more guidance through training as well as assistant. I truly believe this fits my character as I love to teach/ train.
My ideal PMO type would be controlling PMO. I believe controlling PMO is where supportive and directive meet in the middle. I would be able to moderate control over the project which would allow me to enforce compliance of different practices we have in place, and train people on what needs to be done and how. I would be able to be hands on with the project and have some authority to make sure things are getting done according to plan.
Chapter 2 of the PMBOK highlights the project management offices (PMOs) and the different types of organizations. Out of the three types of PMOs: Supportive, controlling, and directive, which one or ones would you find most suitable to your project management style?
Personally, at this stage in my career, I would like a supportive PMO that has a bit of controlling elements in it. I say this because while I have the background, skills, credentials, etc., to take a leadership role in a project, I recognize that I can let my creativity and ambition make things slightly more difficult than necessary. If I have a controlling PMO framework in addition to the supportive framework, then having some of those restraints to work inside will help me not stray away from the goal at hand and also meet project deadlines more efficiently.
For my project management style, I would say it is more directive. These leaders set deadlines, define tasks, and exercise firm rules and boundaries. A directive leader tends to focus on their own experiences and opinions above others. They set the direction of the vision and the mission. I think this works for me because when there are no boundaries a lot of the time people tend to get off-topic and not remember the original goal or plan. With someone making sure everything is followed and constantly creating a space where a person is leading I think that is the best way to go. Someone being directive should not be confused with someone that is controlling. I would say consider this as a team lead and the organizer who adds finishes touches and makes sure everything is together and presentable.
Chapter 2 of the PMBOK highlights the project management offices (PMOs) and the different types of organizations. Out of the three types of PMOs: Supportive, controlling, and directive, which one or ones would you find most suitable to your project management style?
Personally, at this stage in my career, I would like a supportive PMO that has a bit of controlling elements in it. I say this because while I have the background, skills, credentials, etc., to take a leadership role in a project, I recognize that I can let my creativity and ambition make things slightly more difficult than necessary. If I have a controlling PMO framework in addition to the supportive framework, then having some of those restraints to work inside will help me not stray away from the goal at hand and also meet project deadlines more efficiently.
Hello. Out of the three types of PMOs: Supportive, controlling, and directive, the one or ones that I would find most suitable to my project management style is directive. This is because I like the idea of having hierarchy of who one is to go to next. Project managers are assigned and they report to the PMO. This way no one will loose sight of the end goal of a project. I believe depending on the project that the implementation of the controlling and supportive can also be added within to fit. Mainly though I would definitely stay with directive as that approach best fits my project management style as I feel it has more boundaries and less probability for error.
I find that I prefer the supportive project management style. A leader should be approachable and show value and respect to their subordinates while inadvertently projecting a more directive managing style. With this combination, it allows for a more collaborative relationship. I particularly think this is important as individuals move up the corporate ladder. More emphasis should be put on employees feeling valued within their organization to avoid unnecessary high turnover rates. Although, I do think the three project management styles supportive, controlling, and directive each perform best within certain industry sectors, I think a supportive style is overall the best approach to management.
The three management styles are necessary for different projects and individuals require various types of management styles, however, the style of management that I prefer is supportive. This allows for guidance and can help allow to see a project through. The supportive method creates an environment that can provide a higher production of results for a team.
