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The Project Manager as Leader - Leadership Versus Management in Project Delivery (S4E8)
Merv Jersak and Tim Jerome discuss the essential aspects of leadership and management in project management, emphasizing the human-centric approach to improving project delivery. They explore the theoretical differences between a manager's role, which focuses on directing and control through known behaviors and expected outcomes, and a leader's role, which is collaborative and innovative, aiming to guide and inspire trust amongst team members. The discussion includes practical examples, the importance of both management and leadership qualities for project managers, and the balance between operational control and inspiring vision for successful project outcomes.
Main Take-Aways
1) There is a significant difference between management and leadership. Management keep the lights on, the business going. Leadership looks to innovate, to create an environment that inspires innovation.
2) A project manager who wants to excel in their career while at the same time delivering excellence will develop both strong management and leadership skills.
Show Notes
Today’s Project Managers Coffee Chat: Leadership Versus Management in Project Delivery
00:27 Understanding the difference between project manager and leader
Management: directing others to get from one point to another using a known set of expected behavior.
Leadership: working with others through collaboration in order to guide them from one point to another
02:01 The evolution of project management styles – moving from a focus on the process aspects of managing a project to a more collaborative leadership model
03:07 A simplified example of management vs. leadership
05:47 Diving deeper into management and leadership dynamics using a framework presented by the Project Management Institute:
06:29 Management administrates; leadership innovates
08:16 Management relies on control; leadership inspires trust
11:29 Management ask “how” and “when”; leadership asks “what” and “why”
14:51 Management accepts the status quo; leadership challenges the status quo
18:47 Concluding thoughts on balancing management and leadership – we need both to be effective project managers
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By Merv Jersak & Tim JeromeMerv Jersak and Tim Jerome discuss the essential aspects of leadership and management in project management, emphasizing the human-centric approach to improving project delivery. They explore the theoretical differences between a manager's role, which focuses on directing and control through known behaviors and expected outcomes, and a leader's role, which is collaborative and innovative, aiming to guide and inspire trust amongst team members. The discussion includes practical examples, the importance of both management and leadership qualities for project managers, and the balance between operational control and inspiring vision for successful project outcomes.
Main Take-Aways
1) There is a significant difference between management and leadership. Management keep the lights on, the business going. Leadership looks to innovate, to create an environment that inspires innovation.
2) A project manager who wants to excel in their career while at the same time delivering excellence will develop both strong management and leadership skills.
Show Notes
Today’s Project Managers Coffee Chat: Leadership Versus Management in Project Delivery
00:27 Understanding the difference between project manager and leader
Management: directing others to get from one point to another using a known set of expected behavior.
Leadership: working with others through collaboration in order to guide them from one point to another
02:01 The evolution of project management styles – moving from a focus on the process aspects of managing a project to a more collaborative leadership model
03:07 A simplified example of management vs. leadership
05:47 Diving deeper into management and leadership dynamics using a framework presented by the Project Management Institute:
06:29 Management administrates; leadership innovates
08:16 Management relies on control; leadership inspires trust
11:29 Management ask “how” and “when”; leadership asks “what” and “why”
14:51 Management accepts the status quo; leadership challenges the status quo
18:47 Concluding thoughts on balancing management and leadership – we need both to be effective project managers