{"id":3109,"date":"2009-09-21T05:37:35","date_gmt":"2009-09-21T12:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svapm.org\/?p=3109"},"modified":"2019-08-07T14:30:29","modified_gmt":"2019-08-07T21:30:29","slug":"the-myth-about-project-managers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/svapm.org\/?p=3109","title":{"rendered":"The Myth About Project Managers"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"leadership1\"Let\u2019s get out of the dark ages and admit what we know.\u00a0 Project manager is a misnomer.\u00a0 We don\u2019t manage projects, we\u00a0drive change.<\/p>\n

Set aside the process and tactics associated with projects and you will easily separate those who manage projects versus those who lead.\u00a0 Leadership is not about your credentials or accomplishments; it\u2019s about your presence.\u00a0 It\u2019s what\u2019s inside you that makes you stand out to others.\u00a0 Simply stated, leadership is often defined by how others view you.<\/p>\n

In today\u2019s frenetic business environment, it gets complicated.\u00a0 You know you have experience and knowledge, yet others see it as arrogance.\u00a0 When you believe you are contributing in a real and meaningful way, others see it as butting in.\u00a0 When you think you are delegating effectively, others see it as shirking responsibility.\u00a0 Strong leaders just can\u2019t win.<\/p>\n

Only in the last five years have project managers been recognized as needing keen technical skills and <\/em>top management skills to be effective.\u00a0 In fact, some believe grooming project managers with a 360-degree focus on all key leadership attributes is a successful recipe for creating future business leaders and CEOs.\u00a0 Do you have what it takes to reach this level?<\/p>\n

We can teach project managers process and technique; true leadership is harder to grasp and often the differentiating factor between success and failure.\u00a0 Set aside your methodology, your tools, and your checklists for just a moment and consider these questions as you assess your leadership attributes:<\/p>\n