Reference no: EM133320161

Scenario :

You are a newly hired Project Manager at a large Engineering and Construction firm. This firm uses a Matrix organizational structure for project delivery and has a strong bureaucratic organizational culture. The company also highly values safety of personnel and quality of work being conducted. Although you have some experience working on project teams on small construction projects in the past, you have never led a project with your past role being a project coordinator. This is your lucky break in a role as a Project Manager. You have just been assigned to a project to renovate a major commercial building in Toronto. You are ready to start recruiting your team and start the planning activities on your project.

What are some of the early actions you will take?

What challenges do you anticipate in obtaining resources considering the company uses a matrix organization structure? How will you ensure that you obtain the right resources for your project?

How will you develop your team? Will the diversity of the team require special considerations?

How will you manage stakeholders?

What will your leadership style be during the initial planning phase?

How will you tailor your approach considering the bureaucratic culture in the organization?