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Trait theory in Leadership

As a project leader , one is supposed to show other members the real value of carrying on with project activities as a measure towards achievement of projects within specified time . Responsibility is the most important trait that a project leader should possess to handle any type of project . An ambitious leader will always be concerned about the welfare of project team members . Assumption of responsibility is an inherited trait necessary for any kind of project . It is a measure that ensures every person responsible for execution of duties related to projects

participates fully in projects

Projects entail a number of activities that involves different opinions and participation of leaders with other key players (Gouldner Alvin 1950 . This requires a leader to have traits of adapting to certain situations . Adaptation to situations in a business entity , organization or government project is the way forward towards achievement of excellent results . Dominance or ability to influence others is a very critical trait in leadership especially for a project leader

The commanding power of project leader ensures that every activity is carried out in the proper manner . It is also a way of ensuring that there is proper management of limited resource . This step helps an organization to minimize on costs and maximize on profits for better survival in the competitive world . The environment within which a project is executed is very important as it ensures that every thing is in . A project leader should be in a position to be alert on social environment , which relates to collective responsibility

References

Taylor Robert , 1998 , Contemporary issues in Leadership , Westview Press

Padilla Arthur , 2005 , Portraits in Leadership : Six Extraordinary University Presidents , Praeger

Gouldner Alvin , 1950 , Studies in Leadership and democratic Action Harper Brothers

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