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Discuss the effects of the various organizational forms on coordination and interaction, both within the project team and between the team and the rest of the firm

Why is it important for the functional areas to be involved in the project from the time of proposal development?

A disadvantage of the pure project organization has to do with the tendency of project professionals to fall behind in areas of technical expertise not used on the project. Discuss some of the ways that a project manager might avoid this problem.

Have you ever been put off by biased word choices that another person made while communicating with you (in writing or in person)? In the matter of age, for example, has an older person ever referred to you as a “kid,” even though you think of yourself as an adult? […]

Have you ever noticed anyone using the passive voice to avoid taking responsibility for a situation or a mistake? For example, someone might say, “Mistakes were made” rather than “I made a mistake.” What effect might this have on the speaker or writer’s credibility?Can the passive voice be ethically misused […]

Let’s Be Clear: How to Manage Communication Styles Generally, diversity training and seminars about generational differences seek to increase cultural awareness, reduce conflict, and promote teamwork. Being aware of cultural and generational differences can improve employee productivity, enhance the work environment, and contribute toward greater understanding of one another. Knowing […]