Project Management and Leadership

The difference between planning, project management, line management and leadership

The Construction and Engineering environment requires clear, quick decision-making under time and budget pressures, Leadership and taking responsibility are two traits crucial to achieving success on site or in the design office. Of course, the design office, fabrication plant or construction site are simply individual cogs in the larger environment of a larger business. This means there is planning, project management, line management and leadership required at all levels, on site, and at higher management levels, for example. Getting one's head around the difference between the project management/construction management function and the business management function is an art not easily mastered.

 

A good summary of these topics from a generic management perspective can be found here.