A switch in time saves nine

Prabhakar, Guru Prakash; Walker, Sandra

Abstract

This paper suggests that adaptive changes in the situational leadership style adopted by the project manager toward his team during different sub-phases within the implementation phase in a project life cycle could enhance overall project performance. These changes in the leadership styles are necessitated by the timing element which plays a vital role in a given project situation making the need to switch.

While project management research has already highlighted leadership styles with respect to individual performance levels, group and task needs at a particular time in the project, this research is based on the assumptions that leadership demands are far more dependent on the project life cycle and, more specifically, the sub-phases than previously discussed.

Citation

Prabhakar, G. P., & Walker, S. (2004, July). A switch in time saves nine. Paper presented at PMI Research Conference 2004

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (unpublished)
• Conference Name: PMI Research Conference 2004
• Start Date: Jul 1, 2004
• End Date: Jul 1, 2004
• Publication Date: Jul 11, 2004
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: switch leadership, project success
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : PMI Research Conference 2004