1. LEADERSHIP – SUMMARY & LESSONS LEARNED ENCE 662 - INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT 2010 PREPARED BY: TEAM TERPS: NICHOL BELL, JON MATHIS, YALI REN, & ORCUN CANLILAR 12/6/2010
2. Introduction Problem Areas Six Steps to Successful Leadership The Right to Lead Lessons Learned Conclusion Summary References Questions Agenda
3. Importance PMBOK consists of a process Anyone can execute a series of steps Only a leader will be build a successful team John Maxwell, Guest Speaker Government agencies Entrepreneurial Businesses Exercises and lecture emphasized: Effective & ineffective behaviors Focus areas to achieve success Leadership
4. Communication – Problem Area for Leaders Effect all organizations Successful communication assumed Most common mistake Must ensure purpose is known clearly and concisely Miscommunication can occur by individuals having a different definition of the same words “What is in your head is not in theirs”
5. “Perception is reality” All actions, mannerisms and “off the record” conversations Must perceive the right things are being done Perception of what is being communicated versus what is meant Feedback Honest feedback Strong interpersonal relationship Trust and mutual respect Highest level Environment of constructive criticism Feedback with a rewards program Feedback that is forced or coerced will not be honest Problem Areas Cont.
6. Six Steps to Successful Leadership Safety Physical safety Job security Positive work environment Trust Without, the team will not function at optimal levels Integral for honest, up-front observations and opinions Clarity in the flow of information Leader able to understand what subordinates deal with Subordinates must clearly understand their duties and responsibilities Workers who know what is expected are more likely to meet or exceed standards
7. Goals and Challenges Set high, but achievable Without clear challenges may fall short of performance standards Feedback at every level Honest Objective – not personal Timely – not too late Take Action Make changes to improve the organization Follow up and ensure that identified problems corrected Six Steps Cont.
8. Not obtained by obtaining rank or position; only earned through gaining trust of subordinates to influence people mission completion. Let go of their ego Must be obvious that leader cares about their people Take care of subordinates, mentor, and ensure they have everything necessary for success Become a good follower To have the most influence a leader must understand what it means to be led Success has more to do with followers than with just a leader Seven ways to “Earn”The Right to Lead
9. The Right to Lead cont. Build positive relationships Influence grows exponentially when strong relationships are formed Make time to build relationships Leading by example Way of life of the best leaders the world has ever produced. Do everything in power to improve and motivate themselves Motivation to perform at the highest levels will spread to others Rely on discipline, not emotions Emotions of a project test discipline and hard work Must keep mission pressing forward in worst circumstances Any give will be apparent to subordinates, echoed by all to the detriment of project Must be the rock of team, keep motivation high for team
10. The Right to Lead cont. Invest time and resources in adding value to the individuals and sub-teams Increases influence and productivity of subordinates Produces large gain in level of trust; belief that followers are important Motivates people to improve; environment of satisfaction Delegatepower Empower others to make decisions Employees name is on project, will strive to succeed Delegation builds leaders Power gained because of title or position, exercised without caution, ultimately ends in failure
11. Leaders must truly care about their people Effective followers must be engaged and produce quality work Leadership is a 24/7 role Successful communication and strong interpersonal relationships are paramount Lessons Learned
12. John Maxwell made it clear To be successful at any leadership level, all actions must fully embody that of a true leader The experience and real life examples were most impactful Steps to building strong leadership in an organization different than others previously seen by group members Stories and illustrations Vivid Appropriate to the points being made Conclusion
13. Introduction Problem Areas Six Steps to Successful Leadership The Right to Lead Lessons Learned Conclusion Summary References Questions Summary
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