## Overview

Our free PMI PMP People domain notes cover what you need to know for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam. Focusing on the skills and activities associated with effectively leading a project team, this guide examines topics such as team leadership, conflict resolution, stakeholder relations, and team performance management. Whether you're in a formal training program or studying on your own, these notes provide added reassurance, helping you consolidate and revise effectively for the PMP exam. Think something could be better? [Send us a message on our contact page](/contact), and we'll take a look.

We've created detailed study guides for all PMP topics. Check out our other free notes below:

- [People](./pmi-pmp-people)
- [Process](./pmi-pmp-process)
- [Business Environment](./pmi-pmp-business-environment)
- [Project Management Approaches](./pmi-pmp-project-management-approaches)

## 1. Introduction to people management in projects

- [Importance of people skills in project management](./pmi-pmp-introduction-to-people-management-in-projects-importance-of-people-skills-in-project-management)
- [Overview of the People section tasks](./pmi-pmp-introduction-to-people-management-in-projects-overview-of-the-people-domain-tasks)
- [Role of emotional intelligence in leadership](./pmi-pmp-introduction-to-people-management-in-projects-role-of-emotional-intelligence-in-leadership)
- [Key principles of team interactions](./pmi-pmp-introduction-to-people-management-in-projects-key-principles-of-team-dynamics)

## 2. Team leadership

- [Setting a clear vision and strategy](./pmi-pmp-team-leadership-setting-a-clear-vision-and-strategy)
- [Supporting diversity and inclusion](./pmi-pmp-team-leadership-supporting-diversity-and-inclusion)
- [Value servant leadership](./pmi-pmp-team-leadership-value-servant-leadership)
- [Inspiring and motivating the team](./pmi-pmp-team-leadership-inspiring-and-motivating-the-team)
- [Leadership styles](./pmi-pmp-team-leadership-leadership-styles)

## 3. Team performance management

- [Appraising team performance](./pmi-pmp-team-performance-management-appraising-team-performance)
- [Providing feedback](./pmi-pmp-team-performance-management-providing-feedback)
- [Organizing around team strengths](./pmi-pmp-team-performance-management-organizing-around-team-strengths)
- [Delegating authority](./pmi-pmp-team-performance-management-delegating-authority)
- [Motivation theories](./pmi-pmp-team-performance-management-motivation-theories)

## 4. Team building and development

- [Building a team](./pmi-pmp-team-building-and-development-building-a-team)
- [Ensuring team members are adequately trained](./pmi-pmp-team-building-and-development-ensuring-team-members-are-adequately-trained)
- [Defining team ground rules](./pmi-pmp-team-building-and-development-defining-team-ground-rules)
- [Mentoring stakeholders](./pmi-pmp-team-building-and-development-mentoring-stakeholders)
- [Team development models](./pmi-pmp-team-building-and-development-team-development-modelss)

## 5. Conflict and impediment resolution

- [Managing conflict](./pmi-pmp-conflict-and-impediment-resolution-managing-conflict)
- [Addressing and removing impediments](./pmi-pmp-conflict-and-impediment-resolution-addressing-and-removing-impediments)
- [Conflict resolution techniques](./pmi-pmp-conflict-and-impediment-resolution-conflict-resolution-techniques)
- [Identifying and prioritizing impediments](./pmi-pmp-conflict-and-impediment-resolution-identifying-and-prioritizing-impediments)

## 6. Stakeholder engagement

- [Collaborating with stakeholders](./pmi-pmp-stakeholder-engagement-collaborating-with-stakeholders)
- [Building shared understanding](./pmi-pmp-stakeholder-engagement-building-shared-understanding)
- [Engaging and supporting virtual teams](./pmi-pmp-stakeholder-engagement-engaging-and-supporting-virtual-teams)
- [Negotiating project agreements](./pmi-pmp-stakeholder-engagement-negotiating-project-agreements)
- [Stakeholder analysis and mapping](./pmi-pmp-stakeholder-engagement-stakeholder-analysis-and-mapping)

Free PMI PMP People Study Guide