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06/02/2026

Six Leadership Styles in Management (PMP)

In project management, leadership plays a critical role in team performance and project success. The Project Management Institute recommends Servant Leadership as the most effective approach , but a great project manager adapts different styles based on the situation.

1. Laissez-Faire Leadership (Hands-Off Approach)
Minimal or no supervision
Maximum freedom for team decision-making
Teams solve problems independently
Leader may appear absent

Best for: Skilled & self-driven teams
Risk: Lack of direction

2. Transactional Leadership (Reward & Punishment)
Rewards for performance, penalties for failure
Focus on goals, structure, and results
Clear roles and expectations

Best for: Structured, routine projects
Risk: Limits creativity

3. Servant Leadership (People First)
Team needs come first
Focus on growth and development
Removes obstacles for the team
Builds trust and collaboration

Best for: Agile & modern teams
Serve first, lead second

4. Transformational Leadership (Vision & Change)
Inspires and motivates teams
Encourages innovation & creativity
Drives change and improvement
Empowers team members

Best for: Complex and evolving projects

5. Charismatic Leadership (Energy & Influence)
High energy and enthusiasm
Strong communication & confidence
Leads by example
Inspires team belief

Best for: Boosting morale
Risk: Team dependency on leader

6. Interactional Leadership (Balanced Style)
Mix of transactional + transformational
Strong communication focus
Coaching and mentoring approach
Holds team accountable

Best for: Balanced, dynamic teams

06/02/2026

Matrix Organization Variations in

Matrix organizations came about to minimize the differences between, and take advantage of, the strengths and weaknesses of functional and project-oriented
organisation’s.

The idea at play here is that the best of both organizational structures can be realized by combining them into one. Essentially, there are three types:

1. Weak Matrix

functional managers have the majority of power in this structure, Project manager is more of a coordinator or expeditor/facilitator.

2. Strong Matrix

PM is full-time with authority, control and project Strong matrix administrative staff – but functional manager still involved

3. Balanced Matrix

The power is balanced between project managers and functional managers. Each manager has responsibility for their parts of the
project or organization, and employees are assigned to projects based on the needs of the project, not the strength or weakness of the manager’s position.

PM is acknowledged but does not have complete control over the project or budget funds.

06/01/2026

TYPES OF CONTRACTS
in

Three Main Types:

Fixed Price
Cost Reimbursable
Time & Material

FIXED PRICE CONTRACT

Seller legally obligated to complete — price set at outset
Sellers are legally obligated to complete fixed-price contracts. Buyers must precisely specify the product/service being procured. Cost increases due to poor performance are the seller's responsibility.

Subtypes:

FFP — Firm Fixed Price
FPIF — Fixed Price Incentive Fee
FP-EPA — Fixed Price Economic Price Adjustment

FIRM FIXED PRICE (FFP)
Most commonly used contract type
Price Set at Outset
Not subject to change unless scope changes
Seller Bears Risk
Any cost increase due to adverse performance falls on seller
Precise Spec Required
Buyer must exactly define the product/services to be procured
Buyer's Favorite
Favored by most buying organizations for predictability

FIXED PRICE INCENTIVE FEE (FPIF)

Flexibility with financial incentives for performance

How FPIF Works:

Step 1 — Set Performance Targets
Cost, schedule, or technical metrics agreed at outset

Step 2 — Work is Performed
Seller executes against agreed targets

Step 3 — Final Price Determined
Calculated after completion based on actual performance

PRICE CEILING
All costs above the ceiling are the seller's responsibility — seller must still complete the work.

FIXED PRICE ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT (FP-EPA)

Protects both parties from external market changes
FP-EPA is used for contracts spanning multiple years. A special provision allows pre-defined price adjustments due to changed external conditions.

What Triggers a Price Adjustment?

Inflation Changes
CPI or industry index shifts
Commodity Cost Change
Steel, fuel, raw material prices
External Conditions
Events beyond buyer or seller control
Designed to protect BOTH buyer AND seller from external risk

COST REIMBURSABLE CONTRACT

Buyer reimburses all legitimate costs + seller profit fee

Payments cover all legitimate actual costs incurred for completed work, plus a fee for seller profit. Provides flexibility to redirect seller when scope cannot be precisely defined at the start.

Subtypes:

CPFF — Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Fixed fee as % of initial estimated costs
CPIF — Cost Plus Incentive Fee
Incentive fee based on performance objectives
CPAF — Cost Plus Award Fee
Fee based on subjective satisfaction criteria

COST PLUS FIXED FEE (CPFF)

Reimbursed costs + a fixed fee based on initial estimates
CPFF Formula:
Total Cost + Fixed Fee (% of initial estimate) = Final Price
Fee Paid for Completed Work Only
Fee is paid only after work is actually completed
Fee is Fixed — Not Performance-Based
Fee amount does NOT change due to seller performance
Scope Change = Fee Change
Fee amounts only change if the project scope changes
Buyer Bears Cost Risk
All actual costs are reimbursed — seller has lower financial risk

COST PLUS INCENTIVE FEE (CPIF)

Earn more by hitting performance objectives

CPIF Formula:

Total Cost + Incentive Fee (if targets met) = Final Price
Performance Metrics That Earn Incentive Fees:
Cost — 80%
Schedule — 65%
Technical — 90%
Both buyer and seller share the financial incentive to perform efficiently.

COST PLUS AWARD FEE (CPAF)

Fee earned based on broad subjective satisfaction criteria
Seller is reimbursed for all legitimate costs, but the MAJORITY of the fee is earned only based on the satisfaction of broad subjective performance criteria defined in the contract.

Examples of Subjective Award
Criteria:

Client Satisfaction
Overall buyer happiness with outcomes
Responsiveness
Speed and quality of communication
Innovation
Creative approaches and problem-solving
Reporting Quality
Clarity and timeliness of status updates

TIME & MATERIAL (T&M)

Hybrid contract — aspects of both Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable
Fixed Price (unit rates preset by buyer & seller) + Cost Reimbursable (open-ended, may increase in value) = TIME & MATERIAL CONTRACT

Best Used For:
Staff Augmentation
Adding team members at set hourly rates
Expert Acquisition
Specialists billed per hour (e.g. $150/hr)
Outside Support
When precise scope cannot be quickly prescribed

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What is Knowledge Management? In

Knowledge Management is the process of identifying, organizing, storing, and sharing information within an organization to improve performance and decision-making.

1) Explicit Knowledge

Can be codified using words, numbers, charts, and images.
Easy to document, store, and share.
Examples: Manuals, reports, procedures, databases.

2) Tacit Knowledge

Personal knowledge gained through experience.
Difficult to articulate and transfer.
Includes beliefs, insights, intuition, and expertise.
Provides context and meaning to explicit knowledge.

Why It Matters?

Effective knowledge management helps organizations:
Improve collaboration
Enhance decision-making
Preserve valuable expertise
Increase efficiency and innovation

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Lessons Learned and lesson learned in repository in Management

1) Lessons Learned Register

A Lessons Learned Register is a project document used to capture and record knowledge, experiences, successes, challenges, and recommendations gained during a project. This information can be applied to improve the current project and is later transferred to the lessons-learned repository for future use.

Key Points:
Records project experiences and insights
Updated throughout the project lifecycle
Helps avoid repeating mistakes
Supports continuous improvement

2) Lessons-Learned Repository

A Lessons-Learned Repository is a centralized storage location containing historical information and lessons learned from completed projects.

Key Points:
Stores organizational knowledge for future projects
Provides access to best practices and past experiences
Helps improve project planning and decision-making
Supports organizational learning and knowledge sharing

Benefits of Lessons Learned

Prevents repeated mistakes
Improves project performance
Enhances team knowledge sharing
Supports informed decision-making
Promotes continuous organizational improvement

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05/31/2026

Change Management Process in

Controlling approved changes to keep projects on schedule, within budget, and delivering what was agreed.

Why It Matters
The purpose of change management is to manage change requests so approved changes are controlled — keeping the project on schedule, within budget, and delivering the agreed scope.

On Schedule — Changes don't derail timelines
Within Budget — Cost impact assessed first
Agreed Deliverables — Scope stays protect

Step 1: Identify & Submit a Change Request
The Change Requester initiates the process:

Spot the need — Identify a requirement for change to any aspect of the project — scope, deliverables, schedule, or organization.
Document it — Complete a Change Request Form (CRF) capturing what should change and why.
Submit — Send the completed CRF to the Project Manager to begin the review.

Step 2: Review the Change Request
The Project Manager & Lead review the request and decide whether the CCB needs more information to assess the full impact on time, scope, and cost.
Decisions are based on:

Number of change options presented
Feasibility & benefits of the change
Complexity or difficulty of the options
Scale of the proposed solutions

Step 3: Approval of the Change Request
The Project Manager forwards the CRF and supporting documents to the Change Control Board (CCB) for review and final approval.
The CCB weighs the feasibility by examining:

Risk of implementing — What could go wrong if the change goes ahead
Risk of NOT implementing — What the project loses by leaving things as-is
Project impact — Effect on time, resources, cost & quality

Step 4: After Formal Review, the CCB May…

Reject — Decline the change
Request info — Ask for more detail
Approve — As requested
Approve w/ conditions — Subject to specified terms
Escalate — Raise to higher authority

Step 5: Closing the Change Request
Once a change is approved:

Communicate to the team
Update project deliverables
Close the change request
Report in project status

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Decision-Making Models in Management

Decision-making is a crucial part of effective project management.
It helps ensure that team members and stakeholders agree on the best path forward when faced with multiple options or challenges. Below are the main types of decision-making models used in projects

1. Unanimous Decision (Unanimity)

Everyone in the group completely agrees on the decision. It ensures full support and commitment, but may take more time to reach.
Example: The entire team agrees to extend a project deadline to ensure quality.

2. Majority Decision

A decision is made when the majority of stakeholders agree.
It is faster than unanimity but may leave some members unsatisfied.
Example: If 6 out of 10 team members vote “yes,” the motion passes.

3. Plurality Decision

The option with the most votes wins, even if it’s not a majority. Used when there are multiple choices and no single one gets more than half of the votes.
Example: If three solutions receive 40%, 35%, and 25% votes respectively — the one with 40% wins.

4. Autocratic Decision-Making

One person — usually the project manager or leader — makes the decision on behalf of the group. Fast and efficient, but may reduce team engagement if used too often.
Example: The project manager decides the project approach without a vote.

5. Multicriteria Decision Analysis

A systematic method that uses a matrix to evaluate several options based on pre-defined criteria (like cost, risk, benefit, or feasibility).
Each option is scored and compared to help make an objective decision.
Example: Choosing a vendor based on price, quality, and reliability scores.

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