What should the client know about the different management styles used in the initiation, execution, and closeout phases of the project?

 

Answer:

The client should know that the management styles tend to change or that they differ with each phase of the project.

Step-by-step explanation

The reason as to why this is so is because, to be able successfully complete each of the phases the project manager has to apply different management styles, because each of the phases in project management has different needs and expectations.

• For instance, during the early stages of the project the management style used usually entails encouraging the team members so as to be able to attain the objectives of the project. In the latter stages of the project, team members tend to be tired and the project manager tends to use a different tactic so as to push the team members to be able to accomplish their tasks and ultimately the project.

Some of the key reasons as to why it may be considered important to be able to educate the client beforehand may be due to the following;

• It helps keep the client at ease and less frustrated
• It helps to build trust
• It shows that you are on top of the project and it also shows that you are competent and understand what you are doing