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P.J. Smith (2007) argues that there is also a new dimension of delegating work, specifically the ability to motivate people. The researcher as such believes that when people are presented with more responsibilities, they feel trusted and will strive to increase their performances, to as such generate larger benefits for the group.
Aside form this, Vickers and Finch state that the good project leader has to behave in a highly moral and ethical manner; has to communicate with the staff members, to develop himself and to lead by power of example. This is the only way in which he would get the respect of others. Staffs are unlikely to follow a leader who verbally militates for one thing, but whose actions say otherwise.
The article by the two authors is practically useful for the becoming project manager or for the manager who seeks to improve himself. A shortage which is nevertheless observed is represented...
In this order of ideas, Steven Flannes and Ginger Levin (2005) argue that people skills are essential in succeeding as a project manager.
Finally, a last critique is brought by the fact that the actual application of the model of improving project leadership is rather generic. In this order of ideas, the article -- as well as any other literary source -- is a mere recommendation, with the actual steps to be taken being pegged to the specifics of each individual situation.
References:
Flannes, S., Levin, G., 2005, Essential people skills for project managers, Management Concepts, ISBN 156726168X
Smit, P.J., 2007, Management principles: a contemporary edition for Africa, 4th edition, Juta and Company, ISBN 0702172952
Vickers, D., Finch, C., Authority earned, not given, Project Smart
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