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Hello and welcome to PMGT 840, Developing as a Project Leader.

This course will help you understand what it really means to lead a project,

just manage it.

Leadership has a huge impact on project success, especially when things get

complex or uncertain.

In today's session, we will look at the key differences between leadership and

management and why these differences truly matter in the world of projects.

Let's begin.

Let's begin with Module 1, Part A.

In this section, we will look at the main differences between leadership and

management. We will talk about what sets them apart and why both play an

important role in project environments.

By understanding these differences, you will get a better picture of your own

leadership style and where you can grow.

Let's take a closer look at what we mean by management and leadership in the

context of project work.

Management is about using knowledge, skills, and tools to carry out

that help meet project goals.

These activities include things like planning, coordinating, measuring

and making sure processes work efficiently.

On the other hand, leadership focuses more on people and relationships within

the project team.

It involves guiding, supporting, and motivating others so the whole team can

move forward together.

Both of these rules are important, but they play very different parts in the

life of a project.

Now let's look at a real -world example to better understand the rule of a

project manager.

In this case, James is managing a project to design and implement an

ordering app.

His main responsibilities include planning, scheduling, budgeting, and

sure the project processes run smoothly.

He uses tools like gun charts to assign tasks.

and report progress to upper management when the payment module was delayed he

responded quickly by calling stakeholder meeting and reallocating resources

james is mainly focused on deadlines performance metrics and staying within

budget rather than daily team interactions now let's look at a second

that shows a different style of project management In this case, Michael is also

a project manager, but he plays a more active leadership role compared to

He still manages schedules, budgets and deliverables, but he puts a lot of

efforts on motivation, communication and team engagement.

Michael checks in with the team members one on one, listens to their concerns

and offers support when needed. He creates a transparent and open

where people feel safe to speak up and stay involved in decisions.

So while James follows a more traditional management approach, Michael

management with leadership to inspire and support his team.

This classic table from Warren Bennett helps us clearly see the mindset behind

managers versus leaders.

Managers tend to focus on systems, structure, and control.

They keep things running smoothly and efficiently, and that's perfect.

But leaders, on the other hand, focus on people, change, and long -term vision.

They inspire challenge and push boundaries.

For example, while a manager relies on control, a leader builds trust.

A manager asks how and when, but a leader asks what and why.

This comparison reminds us that the leadership is not just about having

authority. It is about vision, originality, and the courage to

status quo.

Now let's take a closer look at the differences between a manager and a

This table that is taken from PMBOK shows a side -by -side comparison

team management and team leadership.

Managers often use positional power to direct people while leaders rely on

influence, collaboration, and relationships.

Managers focus on control, short -term goals, and solving immediate problems.

Leaders, by contrast, focus on building trust, long -term vision, and aligning

the team around the shared goals.

And as we mentioned before, one key difference is that managers tend to ask

and when, while leaders are more likely to ask what and why.

And that's why, even though both project managers and project leaders hold

positions of authority, their approach to project issues can be quite

As we have seen, both leadership and management play important roles in

success. But the real challenge is knowing how to balance the two based on

team and your situation.

This brings up a few important questions.

Is there only one leadership style that works for all projects?

Do all project managers lead in the same way? And what influences their

leadership choices?

Let's explore these questions together.

Project managers do not all lead in the same way. The leadership style they use

can depend on many different factors, some personal and some related to the

project itself.

For example, the personality and values of the project manager play a key role,

but team characteristics like the team moods or motivation also matter.

We should also think about how the organization is structured and the kind

environment the project is taking place in.

All of these elements influence how a manager leads and why no single style

works for every situation.

Over the years, researchers have identified several leadership styles

project managers can choose from.

Some of the most common styles include lazy, fair, transactional, servant,

transformational, charismatic, and interactional leadership.

Each of these styles has its own strengths, challenges, and ideal use

In the next section, we will go deeper into each style and explore when and how

it might be used in a project setting.

For now, just keep in mind that there is no one -size -fits -all approach when

it comes to leading a team.

And that brings us to the end of Part A in our first session.

We covered the key differences between leadership and management, explored

examples, and looked at the factors that shape leadership styles.

In part B, we will take a closer look at specific leadership styles and how they

apply in real project settings.

If you have any questions, feel free to bring them to the discussion board or

reach out to me.

Thank you very much again for being here and I'll see you in the next video.