The Project Management Tool Kit: 100 Tips and Techniques for Getting the Job Done Right

LEADERSHIP PROCESS98Transitioning to Project Leadership

What:	Understanding the changes required when moving from a project contributor to leader.
When:	As necessary.
Results:	A quick and successful transition into a project leadership role.

Understand the Project Manager’s Role

The daily work of a project leader differs in many ways from the work of other project team members, as shown in Figure 98.1.

Figure 98.1. Focus of team members and project leaders.

The transition from member to a project leadership role can be very difficult and frustrating because the jobs are so different, and new leaders are often reluctant to give up technical ...