Sab8#105_Powers of the Project Manager

Sab8#105_Powers of the Project Manager

1. Formal (Legitimate)

   • Based in the position. When you assign work to someone who reports to you

2. Reward

   • Giving rewards. When you can award a bonus or another kind of reward in order to motivate team members

3. Penalty (Coercive) Punishment

   • Comes from the ability to penalize team members

4. Expert

   • Comes from being the technical or project management expert. The team respects you for your expertise in a specific area

5. Referent

   • Comes from another person liking you, respecting you, or wanting to be like you. It is the power of charisma and fame