Project leadership: why project management alone doesn't work

Projects often fall short of achieving their anticipated results, not due to a lack of project management, but rather from a lack of project leadership. Because project success is a direct reflection of the project manager, it is his or her responsibility not just to manage the details and report status of a project, but to go beyond and add value through providing leadership. Project managers can no longer update task lists and issue meeting minutes if they are to succeed. This article focuses on adapting proven leadership strategies to project environments, helping to increase the probability for project success. When properly applied, they will help turn today's project manager into tomorrow's project leader.