...Leadership vs. Management “Importance of Effective Leaders” With this project we plan to focus on two main points: 1. Leadership styles, specifically transformational style 2. Alignment between leadership and management – “lean on each other” Goals and Objectives: 1. Identify the relationship between leadership and management via the similarities and differences 2. Show the importance of transformational leadership 3. Display the importance of alignment between leadership and management 4. Give “real life” examples to better relate our given information to the class on the impact of effective leadership By working on and presenting this project we hope to gain a more concrete understanding of the importance of effective leadership. We hope to be able to better relate the importance of being aligned with not only your leadership styles but also your managerial styles. We feel that giving “real life” examples will help us to not only expand our knowledge but also help us process the “textbook” information into reality. We feel that by doing this project we will be able to better ourselves for our future careers in the business world (or any field). By gaining all of the above knowledge we plan to present it to the class in a way that they too will understand the importance of this topic. Timeframe *potential adjustments where necessary* March 4 – March 13: Initial meetings/Brainstorming ideas March 14 – March 25: Create a complete outline of our material ...
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...1.0 The Role of Emotional Intelligence In Project and Construction Management Today 1.1 Introduction This literature review deals with the role of emotional intelligence in project and construction management today and argues that, even if it is a relatively new approach and just became more and more important during the last decade, the topic is still not getting enough attention in the contemporary construction industry (Zhang & Fan, 2013). Especially when it comes to larger and more complex or even international and cultural complex projects, a high level of emotional intelligence and competence in the project management might be more necessary and contribute to the project’s success (Müller & Turner, 2007). Therefore this literature review contains an overview of the significant authors, defines the actual term of emotional intelligence, analyses the main issues and positions, summarizes some relevant studies and research and identifies implications for contemporary project and construction management practice. 1.2 Overview As one of the most significant authors Goleman (1995) defines emotional intelligence as the ability of being aware of your own and other’s emotions, recognizing them and even using them to influence people in their actual thinking and behaviour. That is why these abilities are very supportive and at least as important as IQ or technical skills for every leader independent of his industry, in order to achieve better business results (Goleman...
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...PROJECTS AND PEOPLE ASSESSMENT 2 – LEADERSHIP ESSAY Part # 1 Project management refers to a systematic and planned attempt to achieve a specified unique task. For instance, constructing a new modern architect building or implementing TQM in a manufacturing organization or organizing an international event, all this need to structured, planned and well-organized. Since different projects are conducted and managed by people, and are involved in the whole project process, i.e. from initiating to conclusion. Thus, the project management domain not only needs a well-organized and competent manager, but also a good effective leader who will lead the team in most efficacious manner. The essay elaborate and addresses the importance, necessity and role of leadership, discussing how it works and ways to enhance the effectiveness of project teams. Salas, Dickinson, Converse and Tannenbaum (1992) stated a good definition of 'team' as; A distinguishable set of two or more people interact, interdependently towards the common goal and mission, and have been assigned unique and specified role to perform, and who got a limited life span of membership. This refers to a higher interdependency among team members. This interdependence needs communication and harmonization among its members to achieve team goals. Thus, the success of team requires appropriate individual member contribution and best way in which these contributions combined into team response. (Hinsz, Tindale, & Vollrath...
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...Scholarship, Practice, and Leadership in Project Management (PM) Na’Kisha Sherrard, MS University of Phoenix How Information Literacy Influences Scholarship, Practice, and Leadership in Project Management (PM) According to the Project Management Institute (2012), “Project Management is the application of knowledge, skills, and techniques to execute projects effectively and efficiently. It’s a strategic competency for organizations, enabling them to tie project results to business goals — and thus, better compete in their markets.” Information literacy is receiving acknowledgement in the Project Management field. Information Literacy is “defined as a skill of searching, evaluating, using and distributing all kinds of information, which is developed during whole life” (Turusheva, 2009, p. 127). Individuals who have studied how to learn are information literate. Information literacy involves “critical thinking, an awareness of personal and professional ethics, information evaluation, conceptualizing information needs, organizing information, interacting with information professionals and making effective use of information in problem-solving, decision-making and research” (Bruce, 2009, p. 46). These individuals are prepared for lifelong learning, because they continuously obtain the data required for every duty or outcome approaching. “Information literary is not remedial; it is foundational” (Badke, 2009, p. 49). Project Management is always developing...
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...Leadership Development Plan Prepared by FARUK ALBAYRAK Prepared for GM 592 2010 Table of Contents Purpose of Study page 3 Background Analysis page 4 Literature Review page 4 Benchmark Analysis page 6 SWOT Analysis page 9 Proposed Action Plan and Implementation Timeline page 14 Desired Future State page 15 References page 17 Purpose of the Leadership Development Plan The purpose of this leadership development program aims to develop step-by-step plan of study, as well as a more effective role in my current leaders in the past, leading to leadership positions. Of course, "Leadership in the 21st century," to understand the weak areas are allowed a series of tests led to intense self-evaluation of my leadership skills than me. I have about five years of management experience. I led the position of Operations Manager system years (three years) was also held over the quality assurance. Systems Operations Manager role for me, a team of three people, including the need to create work schedules. Our government customers, weekly, is created for each month, was responsible for creating the input required to issue each year. As the lead developer of quality...
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...For successful project management, communication has to be a core skill of a project manager (Kerzner, 2009). Effective communications mean the receiver gets the message intended by the sender. This is important as the manager has to pass to his team the objectives and processes of the project. It conveys the ideas and expectations of the manager, the team, and the client. Otherwise, if there is a communication breakdown, there is an impasse as the manager is unable to coordinate the team. The barriers to communication need to be analyzed in terms of the source of the barrier, channels used feedback, the sender, or receiver. The removal of barriers is crucial for effective communication. A body language as well as verbal method determines largely the effectiveness of the communication (Kerzner, 2009). Time Management Effective project management is indistinguishable from effective time management. Time management refers to knowing what to do at the appropriate time, and allocating the time accordingly (Kerzner, 2009). Time management determines how effective you are at tasks you want to accomplish. The difference between a successful project and failure hinges on how the team uses the time at its disposal as productivity is measured in terms of time. The project manager and the team have to know how to prioritize their tasks and other activities. Proper planning and scheduling contribute to effective time management. The challenges that affect time management have to be dealt...
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...contents Executive summary Task 1 Introduction 5 Using of Activity on node to draw the network diagram 6 Determine the timing of activities and the total float 7 Determine the project duration and the critical path 9 Determine the earliest finish date for the project 9 Analyzing the changing activities 10 Limitations of Network Diagram 11 Conclusion 12 Reference 28 Appendix 29 Appendix 1 30 Appendix 2 31 Table of contents Task 2 Introduction 12 Project objective 14 Key milestone for the expanding project 14 Assumption 14 Resources 15 Cost 15 Time 15 Project planning and using techniques 16 Project team 17 Project manager’s leadership styles 18 Project manager’s skills 19 Project control 20 Time management 20 Cost management 20 Quality management 20 Managing Risk 24 Close sure 26 Conclusion 27 Reference 28 Appendix 33 Executive summary: In this report, it has two parts. The first part, will addressed the design a new product for Cassop Ltd and it is also explain about the limitation of network diagrams. The next part give general about how company success in the project of opening new base and ensuring that this project open on time and within budget. Task 1 Introduction As a produces organization which main produces products...
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...Leadership and Motivation I work for a company called Roche Constructors Inc. It is a General contracting firm that is based in Greeley, CO. Founded in 1971 by Patrick T. Roche, the company has grown to add regional offices in Las Vegas, Nevada (established in 1986) and Westminster, Colorado (established in 2001). My current title is a Project Engineer. I have held that position for approximately 1yr. During that time I have built a 280,000 square ft. grocery store and worked on business development and customer follow up in the Dallas and Houston markets. Roche is consistently ranked in the top 25 of retail General Contractors in the US and has begun branching out into other sectors of construction including education, public works and industrial projects. The main markets for this organization include Colorado, Las Vegas area and recently Texas with large grocery store chains. The company focuses most of its efforts on retail education; industrial, manufacturing, and warehousing. I started with the company 1 year ago with the title of Project Engineer which can also stand for Assistant Superintendent. The first project I worked on was the construction of a Tom Thumb grocery store in Flower Mound, TX which had its grand opening on October 31 2012. Since then I have had the chance to help with project development and to oversee small projects in the Dallas and Houston markets. In commercial construction there is a different organizational structure than most other...
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...The Trophy Project | | Save Paper | Category: Case Study Analysis | Word(s): 3104 | Page(s): 13 | View(s): 1572 | Rank: 0 | | [pic] TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2. INTRODUCTION 3. QUESTION 1 4. QUESTION 2 5. QUESTION 3 6. QUESTION 4 7. CONCLUSION 8. BIBLIOGRAPHY 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | The lack of support from top leadership on The Trophy project compounded Reinhart’s problems and made managing the project a complete nightmare. This was also mainly due to the fact that there was no business case formulated for this project. The baseline plan might have been formulated but it did not cover all aspects of the project plan. For instance there was no clear project objective outlined so the team members only realised that they had a role to play months after the project had started. Had the project been divided into work packages commonly called Work Breakdown Structure, and responsibilities handed to the right parties the project would have kicked of on a positive note. By creating a network diagram which shows what goes where and the interdependencies of activities it would have made it easier for everyone to see the objective of the project. There was a need to review the project immediately after it was realise it was falling behind and measures put in place to remedy this. Reinhart conducted his own investigation and realised that the line managers where charging him direct labour time which...
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...THE TROPHY PROJECT 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The lack of support from top leadership on The Trophy project compounded Reinhart’s problems and made managing the project a complete nightmare. This was also mainly due to the fact that there was no business case formulated for this project. The baseline plan might have been formulated but it did not cover all aspects of the project plan. For instance there was no clear project objective outlined so the team members only realised that they had a role to play months after the project had started. Had the project been divided into work packages commonly called Work Breakdown Structure, and responsibilities handed to the right parties the project would have kicked of on a positive note. By creating a network diagram which shows what goes where and the interdependencies of activities it would have made it easier for everyone to see the objective of the project. There was a need to review the project immediately after it was realise it was falling behind and measures put in place to remedy this. Reinhart conducted his own investigation and realised that the line managers where charging him direct labour time which proved to be expensive, this item could have been noted before commencement of the project had all players been consulted before hand. The line managers had no idea what they had to do on the project but where just given tasks to perform without knowing the strategic vision of the organisation as regards the project. There was...
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...levels of abilities; each will achieve more if there is positive influence and understanding throughout the duration of the project in a team environment (p. 21). Understanding of Teams Can Lead to Positive Influence A project has been assigned to your department with a completion anticipated within one year. The organization has decided to form a team to be responsible for accomplishing the objectives of the project in which the collective knowledge can be gathered, documented, and delivered in a thorough efficient manner. It is important that the team has adequate resources, leadership and structure, climate of trust, as well as some form of incentive or reward systems to keep motivation throughout the project (Robbins & Judge, 2011). The team has to understand the abilities, personalities, roles, and importance of diversity that can affect the dynamics of the team performance (Robbins & Judge, 2011). In a team environment the common interest, values, social interaction, cooperation, appreciation, and recognition, in addition to positive reinforcement from team members can be aspects that result in job satisfaction and fulfillment leading to a successful project (Yukl, 2010). Motivation and Understanding It is necessary to motivate team members throughout a lengthy project. It is important that teams work to gather resources, establish the leadership roles and...
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...support from top leadership on The Trophy project compounded Reinhart’s problems and made managing the project a complete nightmare. This was also mainly due to the fact that there was no business case formulated for this project. The baseline plan might have been formulated but it did not cover all aspects of the project plan. For instance there was no clear project objective outlined so the team members only realised that they had a role to play months after the project had started. Had the project been divided into work packages commonly called Work Breakdown Structure, and responsibilities handed to the right parties the project would have kicked off on a positive note. By creating a network diagram which shows what goes where and the interdependencies of activities it would have made it easier for everyone to see the objective of the project. There was a need to review the project immediately after it was realise it was falling behind and measures put in place to remedy this. Reinhart conducted his own investigation and realised that the line managers where charging him direct labour time which proved to be expensive, this item could have been noted before commencement of the project had all players been consulted before hand. The line managers had no idea what they had to do on the project but where just given tasks to perform without knowing the strategic vision of the organisation as regards the project. There was a need to do a risk analysis on the project as this would...
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...ACADEMIC LITERACY PORTFOLIO ITEM 1 DATE: 26 OCTOBER 2012 TITTLE: TEAM PERSONALITIES AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT AUTHOR: KENANAO REGINALD MODIMOOFILE TEAM PERSONALITIES AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT. COMPARATIVE LITERATURE BASED ON TWO PAPERS INTRODUCTION This study is mainly a comparative literature review of two research papers which are both looking at Team personalities and Change management aspects within project management. The comparative study is based on research papers conducted by Crawford and Nahmias (2010) and Battilana, et al, 2010). The papers were carefully selected since they were all looking at the same concept of key abilities required to manage and execute change management projects. According to Crawford and Nahmias (2010), it was important to carry out this study to correctly address the question of who is the best person or profession suitable to manage major organisational transformations. The research was focusing on three people whom were seen as the right people to drive the organisational transformations and are as follows; Project Managers, Program Managers and Change Managers. The ideology was to assess their daily duties and come up with the best suitable competencies required to manage change. Looking at the second paper, Battilana, et al, 2010 indicated that there was increasing substantiation that transformation driver’s leadership features and behaviours determine the achievement or malfunction of organisational transformations...
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...Leadership Behaviors in Project Design Offices Esin Kasapoğlu1 Abstract: Leadership may be defined as the ability to collect a group of people around definite objectives and the achievement of said objectives. An architectural design team needs a leader, and in this paper, the owner of the office is the formal leader. Leadership behaviors of employer architects are directly related to the performance of the design team; therefore, effective leadership is key to a successful design process. Data were collected through a questionnaire on leadership behaviors that was distributed to 40 architects from different design offices in Turkey. Leadership behaviors were gathered into two main groups—delegation of authority and managerial orientation. The significant positive correlations are between authoritarian and task-oriented leadership, and between participative, achievement-oriented and employeeoriented leadership. The position of leader-architects and the age and size of offices are directly related to leadership behaviors. The results show that although leaders of project design teams indicated that participation was important, they actually preferred task-oriented leadership. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000308. © 2011 American Society of Civil Engineers. CE Database subject headings: Leadership; Architects; Design; Project management; Personnel management. Author keywords: Leadership; Behavior; Objectives; Architect; Design process. Introduction Leadership has always...
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...Management is the backbone of any successful company (Investopedia, n.d). It requires the application of important functions, skills and roles to carry out the necessary activities in the organization effectively and efficiently (Noilled, 2011). On 5th May 2015, our tutorial group conducted a project called the “Fresh Mart” project organized by Taylor’s University to sell fruits and vegetables and raise funds to donate to the Orang Asli. Based from the “Fresh Mart” Project, experiences and knowledge regarding the management functions of Planning, Organising, and Leading were gained from the project. The coordination of all three management functions was what made the project operate the way it did even though there were ups and downs in terms of the group’s implementation of the three management functions. The “Fresh Mart” project was conducted within a period of 4 weeks beginning on 5th May 2015 and ending on 5th June 2015. The goal of the project was to achieve a total sales amount of RM2500 at the end of the project. The resources available at the beginning of the project was the contact of the supplier provided by Taylor’s University, financial resources to purchase stocks lent to us by one if the tutor – Mr David, and the workforce of the group members. The first step of the project was getting the quotation for prices of fruits and vegetables from the supplier. The quotation was provided to us with the help of Taylor’s University to contact the supplier and requesting...
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