Kubicle

May 30, 2025
New Course: Project Roles and Responsibilities

Effective project execution depends on more than just tools and timelines—it requires clearly defined roles, aligned responsibilities, and structured collaboration. Kubicle’s latest course, Project Roles and Responsibilities, provides a comprehensive guide to the key players in any project, helping organizations improve communication, accountability, and performance across teams.

This course is designed to support cross-functional collaboration and enable professionals to understand their responsibilities within varied project environments.


Course Overview: Project Roles and Responsibilities
This course explores how project teams are structured, the critical functions of each role, and how to foster effective leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

Included Lessons:

  • Project Roles Overview
    Introduces the four primary project roles—project manager, sponsor, team members, and stakeholders—and their contributions to project outcomes.
  • The PM – Responsibilities and Competencies
    Outlines the core duties of the project manager, including planning, execution, monitoring, and the leadership and strategic skills required to succeed.
  • The PM – Ethics and Professional Conduct
    Examines how ethical principles—responsibility, respect, fairness, and honesty—inform project decisions and leadership behavior.
  • The Project Sponsor
    Explores the sponsor’s role in strategic oversight, resource allocation, and high-level support for project governance.
  • Project Team Members
    Defines the responsibilities of team members and introduces the RACI model to clarify accountability and streamline coordination.
  • Organizational Structures and Project Impact
    Analyzes how different organizational models (functional, matrix, projectized) affect decision-making, authority, and communication.
  • Stakeholders
    Identifies internal and external stakeholders and examines their role in shaping project direction and delivery.
  • Stakeholder Engagement Strategies
    Provides tools for mapping stakeholder influence and tailoring engagement approaches based on interest and impact.
  • Communication: Tools and Channels
    Explores communication styles and platforms, helping learners choose appropriate tools for context and audience.
  • Building a Communication Plan
    Guides the creation of structured communication plans aligned to stakeholder needs and project phases.
  • Leadership Styles
    Introduces various leadership approaches and the importance of emotional intelligence in project environments.
  • Building a High-Performing Team
    Focuses on building team cohesion, navigating conflict, and applying motivational strategies through the stages of team development.

Key Outcomes:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Identify key project roles and define their responsibilities
  • Understand how organizational structure affects project communication and authority
  • Apply ethical principles in project management practices
  • Engage stakeholders effectively through tailored strategies and structured communication
  • Choose leadership styles and communication tools that support team success
  • Build, manage, and sustain high-performing project teams

This course is ideal for organizations aiming to strengthen cross-functional collaboration, align teams around clear expectations, and improve project leadership at all levels.