Are You Leading Your Project...or Is It Leading You?

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It may sound like a simple question: Are project managers truly leading their projects?

Sometimes we don't realize that different teams are working out of sync with each other. Instead of seeing the project as a video (in constant motion, evolving over time), we see it as pictures (static, with isolated updates and snapshots).

So, when we run into problems, we have difficulties identifying the true root cause—which can lead us to a wrong interpretation of the real problem.

Delegating activities to other leaders is crucial to achieving the ultimate goal. However, the project manager must do so in a planned manner, reinforced by a disciplined monitoring and evaluation process.

Are you truly leading the project?
This question may seem a little silly, since you are the project leader and responsible for the project. However, this is a question that, as project leaders, we must constantly ask ourselves. There is a lot of meaning behind the question, and having the ability to answer it with confidence—and facts—makes all the difference.

Throughout my career, I have witnessed situations in which projects lead their leader. It might sound strange, but it can happen easily. Projects are usually made up of multiple teams, with well-defined roles. When we start the project and bring these teams on board, they work toward their goals, thus …

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