Leadership has long been considered as an essential success factor in business, government, and military environments. However, the optimal style of leadership in a particular organizational setting still remains unclear. Increasing public scrutiny of leaders has also raised the question of what leadership style is to be put in action that can guarantee success. Therefore, the purpose of this report is to identify and analyse in what key ways leadership is important to delivering successful projects and also what leadership theories, methods and concepts are most helpful in understanding effective project leadership. With a view to achieving these objectives, this report at first spots some key factors of effective leadership and then discusses few concepts that are momentous in delivering present day views of leadership.
The periphery of such undertaking is enormous and it is quite complex to capture an instant snap shot across a number of leadership strategies. In order to react to the changing global
environment, leaders consistently modify their strategies and behaviours. Therefore, the paper has attempted to limit the depth of investigation across the various measurement criteria because of time and resource constraints. Nonetheless, these can be satisfactorily used for high level evaluation.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Importance of leadership in delivering successful projects
- Project Drivers
- Understanding Power Environment
- Clear Communication
- Change Agent
- Leadership Theories, Methods & Concepts
- Early Leadership Theories
- Interaction-Expectation Theory
- Transactional & Transformational Leadership Theory
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This report aims to analyze the significance of leadership in achieving successful project outcomes and explore various leadership theories, methods, and concepts that contribute to effective project leadership. Key themes explored include:- The critical role of leadership in project success
- Effective leadership practices for project management
- Understanding the dynamics of power and influence within projects
- The importance of clear communication and adaptability in project leadership
- The evolution of leadership theories and their application to contemporary projects
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction
The introduction establishes the significance of leadership in various domains, highlighting the enduring question of optimal leadership styles. This report aims to identify key leadership aspects for successful projects and analyze relevant leadership theories, methods, and concepts.Importance of leadership in delivering successful projects
This section delves into the distinctive nature of leadership compared to management, emphasizing the future-oriented, people-centric, and idea-driven nature of leadership. Key factors for effective leadership are explored, including identifying and managing critical success factors, understanding organizational power dynamics, and fostering clear communication.Leadership Theories, Methods & Concepts
This chapter delves into the historical evolution of leadership theories. It explores early theories like the Great Man Theory and Trait Theory, along with later developments like Environmental Theory, Personal-Situational Theory, and the Situational Leadership model. The Interaction-Expectation theory is also discussed, emphasizing the role of interaction in leadership effectiveness. The chapter concludes with an overview of Transactional and Transformational Leadership Theory.Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This report focuses on leadership in project management, exploring its significance and relevant theories and concepts. Key concepts discussed include project drivers, power environment, communication, change agency, Great Man Theory, Trait Theory, Environmental Theory, Situational Leadership, Interaction-Expectation theory, Transactional Leadership, and Transformational Leadership.- Quote paper
- Yasir Farabi (Author), 2012, Why is leadership important for delivering successful projects? Leadership theories, methods and concepts, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/197076
