Question

Leadership in a project environment should demonstrate all of the

following characteristics except:

a The focusing the efforts of a group of people on achieving a common

objective.

b High levels of respect and trust.

c The ability to get things done through others.

d A primary focus on external senior managers and other key stakeholders to

ensure the project is a success through managing upwards.

Answer 1

The best answer is D

 i Whilst managing upwards (or advising upwards) is a key skill of the

project manager, it is not the primary focus of leadership.

 ii The primary focus of project leadership is on developing the project

team and empowering them to achieve the project outcomes.