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When to Lead and When to Manage

This activity will provide you with an opportunity to engage in a project management topic. You will practice using the project management jargon and expressing your opinions in a professional manner.

Understanding the different qualities associated with managers and leaders will help to determine the type of project manager you aspire to be. Additionally, this awill assist you in becoming more aware of the ethical and cultural aspects of project management. Being sensitive to the diversity of team members is essential, especially with the growth of globalization.

Question:

Based on your experiences of working with a team member from a different culture, should a project manager continue to pat team members on the back in a gesture of appreciation for a great job done, or is it best to avoid this gesture?

In your opinion, should project managers tailor their approach/strategy to the culture of each team member, or should the team members conform themselves to a standard approach?

In some cultures, it is not okay for a project manager to briefly touch their team members (such as patting them on the back) for a job well done, but in the U.S., it is a common practice. Should a project manager continue patting team members on the back for a great job, or is it best to avoid this gesture?