Project Leadership

Abstract

The project manager plays a key role in projects. This chapter first presents five dimensions and aspects of the project management task: (1) manage the project task – developing and implement solutions, (2) manage outwards – cooperating with stakeholders, customers, suppliers, etc., (3) manage inwards – leading the project teams, (4) manage resources – allocating competencies, work force, and facilities, and (5) manage activities – planning and controlling the process, quality, activity, time, resources, economy, and documentation.

Then we will discuss personal leadership and project management competencies. The difference between leadership and administration will be dealt with.

A final section will discuss that top management also leads the project.

Citation

Mikkelsen, H. and Riis, J.O. (2017), "Project Leadership", Project Management, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 253-279. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-78714-829-120171008