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ORGANIZING AND
LEADING THE
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
LEADERSHIP IN
CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT
LEADERSHIP
Leadership is at the core of the construction
managerial profession. Because most
projects are in a constant state of flux and
tend to move from one crisis to another,
project success is dependent on the
leadership of the construction manager.
LEADERSHIP
Specifically leaders do the following:
Leaders create cooperation
Leaders create vision
Leaders give structure
Leaders set the example
Leaders grow other leaders
Leaders establish and maintain
organizational systems
Management Styles
Subordinate-Centred Leadership
Boss-Centred Leadership
Use of Authority
by the Manager
Manager
Makes
decision and
announces it
Area of Freedom
for Subordinates
Manager
Presents
Ideas and
Invites
questions
Manager
Sells
decision
Manager
presents
tentative
decision
subject to
change
Manager
presents
problem, gets
suggestions,
makes
decision
Manager
permits
Subordinates
to function
within limits
defined by
superior
Manager
defines
limits, asks
group to
make
decision
Promote Empowerment
Take Risks and
show Courage
Interpersonal Skills
Tenacity
Make work appear
enjoyable
Ability to Motivate
Communication Skills
Knowledge and
Competency
Diplomat
Visionary
Counsellor
Recruiter
Coach
Designer
Expeditor
Negotiator
Mentor
Decision-Maker
Integrator
Influencor
Conflict Manager
The Leader
Innovates
Is an original
Develops
Focuses on people
Inspires Trust
Long Range View
Asks what and why.
The Manager
Administers
Is a copy
Maintains
Focuses on systems
Relies on control
Short range view
Asks how and when.
The Leader
Eye on the horizon
Originates
Challenges the
status quo
Obeys and thinks
Does the right things
Learns.
The Manager
Eye on the bottom line
Imitates
Accepts the status quo
Obeys orders without
question
Does things right
Is trained.
Warren Bennis on Becoming a leader Arrow Books 1998
Membership
Self-Development
Conflict Management
Innovative Behaviour
Risk-Sharing
Self-Directed
Change-Oriented
Innovative
High-Quality
On-Budget
On-Time
Effective Communications
Effective Cross-Functional
Interfaces & Alliances
Enjoy Work
High Need for
Achievements
Committed
Miminal Reliance
On Procedures
Quality-Oriented
Internal
Organizational
Environment
Drivers
Team
Characteristics
and
Team
Performance
Managerial
Leadership
Barriers
Internal
Organizational
Environment
ANNOUNCEMENT
PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT
THURSDAY (OCTOBER 13,2016)
SHORT BOOKLET
STUDENT NUMBER ONLY