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projects. Hence in order to understand that, first the data was collected from 107 project managers using a questionnaire survey method. The analysis results were collected which further implied that interpersonal influence has positive relationship with project time performance. Project cost performance is influenced by four skill components, namely, emotional intelligence, interpersonal skill, apparent sincerity, and budgeting. Lastly, project quality performance is affected by eight skill components, which include visioning, emotional intelligence, interpersonal skill, transformational leadership, interpersonal influence, apparent sincerity, quality management, and document & contract administration. Thus by looking at this analysis we can say that different skills have their different respective effect on the project progress and success. It is important for a leader to fully understand the nature of the project and apply the right type of skills at the right point of time so that a smooth progress throughout the project is maintained. There are a lot of conflicts and complex situations that arise in the project but a good project leader that has the skills to tackle the whole situation will always ensure that the desired result is obtained.
We have discussed about the importance of a good leader to ensure success but also there are a lot of things that a leader should always be alert of. Being a leader comes with a host of responsibilities and always the individuals around the leader have high expectations. Due to this pressure, sometimes the leaders make common mistakes such as:-
● Lacking humility
● Absence of faith
● Lacking vision
● Making less time for team
● Failing to define goals
● Misunderstanding the role
All these are the most common mistakes that many leaders struggle with. Hence it is important that a good leader should not only harness the skills but also be attentive to the common mistakes that a lot of leaders make.
Until now we have discussed about the different traits of leadership, different leadership skills & their effects on project and some common struggles of a leader. However one cannot ignore the approach in which leaders take up their roles. An article written by S.Pretorious(2018) was presented at the South African Institute for Industrial Engineering (SAIIE) which emphasized on different leadership styles and approaches. This article includes some of the leadership styles, approaches and theories which have been featured in the past couple of decades which namely are:-
Types of approaches discussed
● Trait approach
● Skills approach
● Behavioral approach
● Situational approach
● Psychodynamic approach