This document provides an introduction and overview for a research dissertation. It outlines the background, rationale, aims, objectives, methodology, and chapter overview. Specifically: 1. The background section defines key terms and concepts like projects, project management, risk management, and leadership theory. 2. The aims are to explore how risk management impacts project success for Nigerian companies and examine this from a leadership perspective. 3. The objectives define the specific research questions that will be answered to achieve the aims. 4. The methodology will use deductive positivism through case studies, literature reviews, and quantitative analysis of questionnaires.