Role of Leadership in Managing a Project: A Case Study of Imperial College Annual Event
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Running head: PROPOSAL
To Identify Role of Leadership in Managing a Project: A Case Study of Imperial College Annual
Event, London
Name of the Student:
Name of the University:
Author’s Note:
To Identify Role of Leadership in Managing a Project: A Case Study of Imperial College Annual
Event, London
Name of the Student:
Name of the University:
Author’s Note:
1PROPOSAL
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction....................................................................................................................2
Overview and Problem statement....................................................................................................2
Research aim....................................................................................................................................3
Research objectives.........................................................................................................................3
Chapter 2: Literature review............................................................................................................4
Overview......................................................................................................................................4
Conceptual framework.................................................................................................................4
Concept of leadership..................................................................................................................4
Factors affecting effective leadership..........................................................................................5
Types of leadership styles............................................................................................................6
Project management.....................................................................................................................8
Components of project management...........................................................................................9
Project success and leadership.....................................................................................................9
Project management performance and leadership.....................................................................10
Project management and leadership..........................................................................................11
Project management staffs and leadership.................................................................................12
Project management policy and strategy and leadership...........................................................12
Project management partnerships and resources and leadership...............................................13
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction....................................................................................................................2
Overview and Problem statement....................................................................................................2
Research aim....................................................................................................................................3
Research objectives.........................................................................................................................3
Chapter 2: Literature review............................................................................................................4
Overview......................................................................................................................................4
Conceptual framework.................................................................................................................4
Concept of leadership..................................................................................................................4
Factors affecting effective leadership..........................................................................................5
Types of leadership styles............................................................................................................6
Project management.....................................................................................................................8
Components of project management...........................................................................................9
Project success and leadership.....................................................................................................9
Project management performance and leadership.....................................................................10
Project management and leadership..........................................................................................11
Project management staffs and leadership.................................................................................12
Project management policy and strategy and leadership...........................................................12
Project management partnerships and resources and leadership...............................................13
2PROPOSAL
Project management key performance indicators......................................................................13
Project management lifecycle processes...................................................................................14
Summary....................................................................................................................................14
Research questions.........................................................................................................................15
Research hypotheses..................................................................................................................15
Project case................................................................................................................................16
Epistemology.............................................................................................................................16
Methodology..............................................................................................................................17
Data collection methods............................................................................................................18
Ethics.........................................................................................................................................19
Sample.......................................................................................................................................20
Limitations.................................................................................................................................21
Timetable.......................................................................................................................................22
References......................................................................................................................................23
Project management key performance indicators......................................................................13
Project management lifecycle processes...................................................................................14
Summary....................................................................................................................................14
Research questions.........................................................................................................................15
Research hypotheses..................................................................................................................15
Project case................................................................................................................................16
Epistemology.............................................................................................................................16
Methodology..............................................................................................................................17
Data collection methods............................................................................................................18
Ethics.........................................................................................................................................19
Sample.......................................................................................................................................20
Limitations.................................................................................................................................21
Timetable.......................................................................................................................................22
References......................................................................................................................................23
3PROPOSAL
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview and Problem statement
In order to manage the operations and process of events and organizational functions, the
project management tools are used. The project management tools are used with the aim of
maintaining a smooth flow of the activities along with supporting to keep the quality according
to the required project standards (Larson and Gray 2017). As known, project management is a
significant tool for managing large scale projects by ensuring appropriate initiation, planning,
execution and closure, the leadership skills of a project manager is crucial. The leadership
abilities of a project manager help in developing a clarified vision, inspiring others, building an
effective team, being an excellent delegator, establishing positive attitude and enthusiasm,
competence and being an excellent decision maker. This helps in appropriate beginning,
planning, executing and closing of a project (Heagney 2016).
Similarly, for organizing the annual event for Imperial College in London, effective
leadership skills are of utmost significance in managing the two-day project. The approach of the
project manager and the team members impose a significant impact on the entire project
management process and the implementation of a plan for achieving the objectives and goals.
Additionally, the knowledge and skills of the project manager plays an essential role in
managing a project, as this helps in arranging and utilizing the resources suitably thereby,
managing the project successfully.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview and Problem statement
In order to manage the operations and process of events and organizational functions, the
project management tools are used. The project management tools are used with the aim of
maintaining a smooth flow of the activities along with supporting to keep the quality according
to the required project standards (Larson and Gray 2017). As known, project management is a
significant tool for managing large scale projects by ensuring appropriate initiation, planning,
execution and closure, the leadership skills of a project manager is crucial. The leadership
abilities of a project manager help in developing a clarified vision, inspiring others, building an
effective team, being an excellent delegator, establishing positive attitude and enthusiasm,
competence and being an excellent decision maker. This helps in appropriate beginning,
planning, executing and closing of a project (Heagney 2016).
Similarly, for organizing the annual event for Imperial College in London, effective
leadership skills are of utmost significance in managing the two-day project. The approach of the
project manager and the team members impose a significant impact on the entire project
management process and the implementation of a plan for achieving the objectives and goals.
Additionally, the knowledge and skills of the project manager plays an essential role in
managing a project, as this helps in arranging and utilizing the resources suitably thereby,
managing the project successfully.
4PROPOSAL
Research aim
The aim of the research is to identify the role of leadership in managing a project by
referring to the case study of Imperial College Annual event in London.
Research objectives
The objectives of the research are:
To identify the factors that affect the effectiveness of leadership style while managing a
project
To assess the relationship between leadership and successful project management
To analyze the impact of effective leadership in managing a project successfully
To use leadership styles effectively for overcoming the issues faced while managing
projects
Research aim
The aim of the research is to identify the role of leadership in managing a project by
referring to the case study of Imperial College Annual event in London.
Research objectives
The objectives of the research are:
To identify the factors that affect the effectiveness of leadership style while managing a
project
To assess the relationship between leadership and successful project management
To analyze the impact of effective leadership in managing a project successfully
To use leadership styles effectively for overcoming the issues faced while managing
projects
5PROPOSAL
Chapter 2: Literature review
Overview
The literature review is conducted with the aim of reviewing past literatures and
considering the views and opinions about leadership and success of project management.
Studying the past literatures provides an opportunity to develop in-depth and better
understanding about the research topic where leadership is considered as the independent
variable and project management is considered as dependent variable. Better in-sights can be
developed with the by conducting the review as this allows comparing and contrasting the views
and opinions of different authors those have conducted researches in this study sector.
Developing greater insights about project management and leadership separately helps in
identifying the impact of leadership on the success of any project.
Conceptual framework
Concept of leadership
Leadership is a widely researched topic over the years, as the contribution of leadership
cannot be denied and left unnoticed. However, leadership has been defined differently by various
researchers and authors. As mentioned by Mir and Pinnington (2014), leadership is defined as
the action of leading a group of people within an organization successfully. However, as argued
by Zulch (2014), leadership is defined as the art of motivating group of people in order to act
effectively and work towards achieving a common goal. However, Schwalbe (2015), further
argues and defines leadership as the ability of an individual or a group of individual to influence
and guide the followers or other members those are associated in achieving a goal.
Chapter 2: Literature review
Overview
The literature review is conducted with the aim of reviewing past literatures and
considering the views and opinions about leadership and success of project management.
Studying the past literatures provides an opportunity to develop in-depth and better
understanding about the research topic where leadership is considered as the independent
variable and project management is considered as dependent variable. Better in-sights can be
developed with the by conducting the review as this allows comparing and contrasting the views
and opinions of different authors those have conducted researches in this study sector.
Developing greater insights about project management and leadership separately helps in
identifying the impact of leadership on the success of any project.
Conceptual framework
Concept of leadership
Leadership is a widely researched topic over the years, as the contribution of leadership
cannot be denied and left unnoticed. However, leadership has been defined differently by various
researchers and authors. As mentioned by Mir and Pinnington (2014), leadership is defined as
the action of leading a group of people within an organization successfully. However, as argued
by Zulch (2014), leadership is defined as the art of motivating group of people in order to act
effectively and work towards achieving a common goal. However, Schwalbe (2015), further
argues and defines leadership as the ability of an individual or a group of individual to influence
and guide the followers or other members those are associated in achieving a goal.
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