¿Cuáles son los errores más comunes al utilizar diferentes estilos de liderazgo de proyectos?
Los estilos de liderazgo de proyectos son las formas en que los gerentes de proyectos se comunican, motivan e influyen en los miembros de su equipo y las partes interesadas. Los diferentes estilos pueden ser más o menos efectivos según el contexto, los objetivos del proyecto y las personalidades involucradas. Sin embargo, algunos gerentes de proyectos cometen errores comunes cuando usan diferentes estilos de liderazgo de proyectos, lo que puede dañar los resultados del proyecto y la moral del equipo. En este artículo, discutiremos algunos de estos errores y cómo evitarlos.
Un estilo autocrático es cuando el gerente de proyecto toma todas las decisiones, establece las reglas y espera que el equipo las siga sin cuestionarlas. Este estilo puede ser útil cuando hay una visión clara, un plazo ajustado o una situación de alto riesgo. Sin embargo, algunos gestores de proyectos utilizan este estilo con demasiada frecuencia o de forma demasiado rígida, lo que puede dar lugar a varios problemas. Por ejemplo, pueden ignorar los comentarios, sugerencias o preocupaciones del equipo, lo que puede reducir su compromiso, creatividad y satisfacción. También pueden crear una cultura de miedo, resentimiento o dependencia, lo que puede reducir la confianza, la colaboración y el empoderamiento del equipo.
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karim MOUAFIK
Énergie & Performance
pour un directeur de projet, les cinq styles sont utilisés selon la phase du projets et surtout selon la situation a traiter. Une boite a outils qui permet l'agilité du pilotage du projet et la dynamisation des parties prenantes. A noter ceci n'est pas facile, car la nature humaine cherche a caser les personnes et leur style de management. par ailleurs, par définition gérer un projet c'est composer avec l'incertitude et en particulier la modulation de son mode de pilotage.
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Mbali Mazibuko
Radio Network Planning & Optimization Engineer l Data Analyst l Project Management l Data Analysis l Ensuring Project Success through Data-Driven Insights
Common mistakes when using an autocratic leadership style include neglecting input from team members, creating a lack of motivation, fostering a rigid work environment, and hindering creativity due to limited collaboration and communication. It's crucial to balance authority with involving others to avoid these pitfalls.
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Raimond Santos
QA/QC Manager
The autocratic style of leadership can lead to decreased morale and motivation among team members, as it often involves limited input and decision-making power for the team. This approach may stifle creativity and innovation, as team members may feel discouraged from contributing their ideas and suggestions. Additionally, the lack of empowerment and involvement in decision-making can result in reduced job satisfaction and a higher likelihood of turnover. Communication barriers and a lack of trust may also arise in autocratic environments, hindering effective teamwork and collaboration.
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Emiliano D.
PMP® | DASM ® | PMO | Project/Program/Portfolio Management | Continuous Improvement
Common mistakes in employing diverse project leadership styles include rigid adherence to a single style, neglecting team dynamics and context. Micromanaging in participative styles, hindering creativity, and autonomy. Overlooking situational adaptability, using an inappropriate leadership style for specific situations. Insufficient communication or misalignment between the chosen style and team expectations. Neglecting to foster skill development or failing to recognize when to modify leadership approaches, leading to inefficiencies and decreased team morale. Balancing and adapting leadership styles to the project's needs and team dynamics is crucial to avoid these common pitfalls.
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Ghulam Hussain
Planning Engineer @ EPCL| Freelance Project Engineer UAE Remote | Primavera 6 | SAP | Open for new opportunities in GCC & Europe
The biggest mistake in using various project leadership styles is sticking too firmly to one approach without thinking about what the team needs or what the project demands. Flexibility is the key!
Un estilo democrático es cuando el gerente de proyecto involucra al equipo en el proceso de toma de decisiones, fomenta la participación y fomenta el consenso. Este estilo puede ser beneficioso cuando hay necesidad de innovación, diversidad o aceptación. Sin embargo, algunos gestores de proyectos utilizan este estilo de forma demasiado laxa o con demasiada frecuencia, lo que puede causar algunos problemas. Por ejemplo, pueden perder tiempo, recursos o energía en discusiones innecesarias o irrelevantes, lo que puede retrasar el progreso del proyecto o crear confusión. También pueden comprometer la calidad, el alcance o el presupuesto del proyecto, lo que puede afectar las expectativas o la satisfacción de las partes interesadas.
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Waseem Raza Rizvi, PMP®
PMP® Certified | MPM | Agile Coach | PMO Head | CPaaS, SaaS and Ecommerce Enthusiast | Transforming Great Ideas Through The Power Of Digitalization | Top Project Management Voice
The common mistake with democratic leadership in a project is excessive consensus-seeking. While input from team members is valuable, spending too much time on consensus-building can lead to delays in decision-making. Additionally, it might result in compromises that dilute innovative or effective solutions. Over-reliance on consensus may hinder the leader's ability to assert direction, causing a lack of clarity or vision. Balancing inclusivity with timely, decisive actions is crucial to avoid these pitfalls in democratic leadership within projects.
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Eric Roundtree
Project Management Office (PMO) Leader @ LyondellBasell | PHR, PMP, CSM
In my opinion, the strategic utilization of both democratic and transformational leadership styles by project managers is important. The democratic approach facilitates collaborative decision-making, tapping into collective expertise for optimal outcomes. Simultaneously, the transformational style fuels inspiration, fostering innovation and individual development. This strategic blend not only aligns with diverse project requirements but also contributes to overarching organizational success, making it a key driver in achieving executive-level objectives.
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Visakh R J
Linkedin Top Voice - Project Management | 🚀 PMP Trainer | 🏢 Ex-EY (Big 4)
Balancing the democratic style is like crafting the perfect ice cream flavor—it's an art! 🍦 While involving the team is sweet, too much of a good thing can melt our project's efficiency. What we can try is: 🌪️ Decision Cyclone Activity: Transform decision-making into a dynamic, time-bound exercise to avoid prolonged discussions and maintain project momentum. 🌱 Quality Garden Cultivation: Nurture a culture that values quality decisions over quantity of discussions, promoting efficient collaboration. 🍦 Ice Cream Seller's Wisdom: Remember, if we aim to make everyone happy, sell ice creams; in projects, prioritize effective decisions over unanimous happiness. 🚀
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Tannguy🇺🇦 Le Dantec
Les projets d'aujourd'hui sont notre environnement de demain | Top Voice 1% Project Leadership
Profil type démocratique : Le médiateur Points faibles : * Ne veut pas créer de conflits * Écoute tout le monde même sur des sujets sans importance aucune/perte de temps * Ne comprend pas que l'équipe lui reproche de ne pas décider
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Vivek Dhiman
Project Management | Project Coordination | Individual Contributor @Appen | LinkedIn Ghostwriter
Imagine the team is deciding on a new project design. In a democratic style, everyone shares ideas and opinions, which is great for getting diverse thoughts. But if discussions go on too long debating small details like the color of a button on the project's website, it might delay the project. Plus, trying to please everyone might lead to a design that doesn't really stand out or costs way more than expected. It's like having a team meeting where everyone's ideas matter, but finding a balance to keep things moving forward efficiently is key.
Un estilo laissez-faire es cuando el gestor de proyectos da al equipo mucha libertad, autonomía y responsabilidad para gestionar su propio trabajo. Este estilo puede ser efectivo cuando el equipo está altamente capacitado, experimentado o motivado. Sin embargo, algunos gestores de proyectos utilizan este estilo de forma demasiado pasiva o incoherente, lo que puede dar lugar a algunos retos. Por ejemplo, pueden descuidar la orientación, el apoyo o la retroalimentación que el equipo necesita, lo que puede provocar errores, conflictos o insatisfacción. También pueden perder el control, la visibilidad o la responsabilidad del proyecto, lo que puede poner en peligro la calidad, el alcance o el presupuesto del proyecto.
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Vivek Dhiman
Project Management | Project Coordination | Individual Contributor @Appen | LinkedIn Ghostwriter
The laissez-faire style is like giving your team a wide open field to do their thing. It's awesome when you have a skilled and motivated crew. But sometimes, if the manager is too hands-off or inconsistent, it can get tricky. Without enough guidance or support, the team might make mistakes or clash. Also, the manager might lose track of what's happening, risking the project's quality, scope, or budget. It's like letting a sports team play freely, but without a coach's occasional guidance, the game might go off track.
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Waseem Raza Rizvi, PMP®
PMP® Certified | MPM | Agile Coach | PMO Head | CPaaS, SaaS and Ecommerce Enthusiast | Transforming Great Ideas Through The Power Of Digitalization | Top Project Management Voice
In a project, a common mistake with laissez-faire leadership is excessive hands-off management. This style's failure to provide adequate guidance and direction can lead to unclear roles, delayed decision-making, and a lack of accountability. Team members might feel unsupported or directionless, impacting productivity, causing conflicts, and hindering goal attainment due to the absence of leadership involvement and guidance.
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Visakh R J
Linkedin Top Voice - Project Management | 🚀 PMP Trainer | 🏢 Ex-EY (Big 4)
🪞 Like the saying 'Spare the stick, spoil the kid,' nurturing project autonomy is an art, not an excuse to be hands-off. 🌱 Try personalized autonomy, subtly guiding, supporting, and ensuring each team member blossoms uniquely. We can try: 🌱 Nurture, Don't Neglect: A laissez-faire garden needs occasional care. Offer "water" through sporadic check-ins, ensuring a thriving, not neglected, environment. 🔍 Invisible Strings of Support: Be the "invisible hand" guiding without overshadowing. Provide support seamlessly, ensuring a safety net. 🚦 Traffic Control, Not Control Freak: While relinquishing control, be the traffic controller orchestrating the flow. Avoid chaos with subtle guidance and occasional course corrections.
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Smit Parmar (PMP)®
Project Manager, MindTech Solutions | Goldstar Jewellery | MBAtrek | Media-PR-IIM Amritsar (2018-20)
Experienced, self-motivated teams who need autonomy and creative projects with flexible goals are the only use cases in which I have seen such leadership mode. If the Project goes on for long periods, team members might feel unsupported or directionless, impacting productivity, causing conflicts, and goal attainment due to the absence of leadership and guidance.
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SWARAJ BARUA PMP®
Program Director | Digital Infrastructure | Cloud Technologies | Digital Transformation I Investor| PMP | INSEAD |
Laissez-Faire Leadership: Mistake: Complete hands-off approach without guidance. Impact: Lack of structure, potential for chaos and confusion.
Un estilo transformacional es cuando el gerente de proyectos inspira al equipo con una visión, valores y objetivos convincentes, y los empodera para alcanzar su máximo potencial. Este estilo puede ser ventajoso cuando hay una necesidad de cambio, crecimiento o excelencia. Sin embargo, algunos gestores de proyectos utilizan este estilo de forma demasiado poco realista o demasiado selectiva, lo que puede crear algunas dificultades. Por ejemplo, pueden establecer expectativas demasiado altas o demasiado vagas, lo que puede abrumar, frustrar o desmotivar al equipo. También pueden favorecer a algunos miembros del equipo sobre otros, lo que puede crear resentimiento, división o injusticia.
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Brian Summons
Project Hero | MSPM | PMP® | CSM® | CSPO® | WPS® | AH-MC™ | AM-MC™
I’ve found that a transformational leadership style is beneficial when leading IT projects as it inspires innovation, encourages problem solving, and fosters a shared vision. This is my preferred approach because it typically helps motivate the team to embrace change, adapt to technological advancements, and contribute creatively to the project's success.
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Visakh R J
Linkedin Top Voice - Project Management | 🚀 PMP Trainer | 🏢 Ex-EY (Big 4)
🌟 Leading by Example in Transformational Leadership: 🎭 Embodied Inspiration: Infuse personal narratives into the vision, embodying the principles to inspire authentic connection. 🌱 Lead, Don't Manage Growth: Cultivate individual growth by exemplifying continuous learning, showing the path rather than just pointing. 🌐 Skies of Realistic Dreams: Paint an inspiring yet attainable sky of goals, showcasing resilience in the face of challenges. 🤝 Unity in Action: Regularly check team dynamics, fostering unity through your actions, ensuring fairness prevails in every decision. In the realm of Transformational Leadership, let's not just transform; let's illuminate the path through personal leadership, creating a shared journey of growth!
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Vivek Dhiman
Project Management | Project Coordination | Individual Contributor @Appen | LinkedIn Ghostwriter
The transformational style is like being the coach who inspires the team with big dreams and pushes them to be their best. It's amazing for growth and achieving high standards. But sometimes, if the manager sets goals that are too lofty or unclear, it might overwhelm or demotivate the team. Also, showing favoritism can create conflicts among team members. It's like being a coach who pushes for greatness, but making sure goals are challenging yet achievable for everyone and being fair to the whole team.
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Waseem Raza Rizvi, PMP®
PMP® Certified | MPM | Agile Coach | PMO Head | CPaaS, SaaS and Ecommerce Enthusiast | Transforming Great Ideas Through The Power Of Digitalization | Top Project Management Voice
One common mistake in transformational leadership within projects is overreliance on inspiration without ensuring practical execution. Leaders might focus extensively on vision and motivation, neglecting the need for detailed planning, clear directives, and monitoring progress. This can result in a gap between visionary goals and actual project implementation, causing confusion or inefficiency within teams. Effective transformational leadership requires balancing inspiration with a structured approach to ensure vision translates into actionable steps.
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SWARAJ BARUA PMP®
Program Director | Digital Infrastructure | Cloud Technologies | Digital Transformation I Investor| PMP | INSEAD |
Transformational Leadership: Mistake: Overemphasis on vision without practical implementation plans. Impact: Unrealistic expectations, frustration among team members.
Un estilo situacional es cuando el gerente de proyecto adapta su estilo de liderazgo a las circunstancias, necesidades y preferencias específicas del proyecto y del equipo. Este estilo puede ser óptimo cuando hay mucha incertidumbre, complejidad o diversidad en el entorno del proyecto. Sin embargo, algunos gestores de proyectos utilizan este estilo de forma demasiado aleatoria o de forma demasiado incoherente, lo que puede generar algunos problemas. Por ejemplo, pueden cambiar su estilo con demasiada frecuencia o demasiado bruscamente, lo que puede confundir, molestar o alienar al equipo. También pueden carecer de una dirección clara, coherente o consistente, lo que puede socavar la confianza, la alineación o el compromiso del equipo.
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Mbali Mazibuko
Radio Network Planning & Optimization Engineer l Data Analyst l Project Management l Data Analysis l Ensuring Project Success through Data-Driven Insights
Common mistakes in using situational style include overloading details, neglecting the audience's perspective, and failing to adapt to the specific context. It's crucial to strike a balance and tailor your communication to the unique characteristics of each situation.
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Vivek Dhiman
Project Management | Project Coordination | Individual Contributor @Appen | LinkedIn Ghostwriter
The situational style is like having a toolbox full of different leadership approaches and picking the right one for each situation. It's perfect for handling complex or uncertain projects where one size doesn't fit all. But sometimes, if a manager keeps changing their style too often, it can throw the team off balance or make them feel unsure. Also, not having a consistent direction might make the team feel lost. It's like having many tools, but knowing when and how to use each one without causing confusion or losing focus.
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Waseem Raza Rizvi, PMP®
PMP® Certified | MPM | Agile Coach | PMO Head | CPaaS, SaaS and Ecommerce Enthusiast | Transforming Great Ideas Through The Power Of Digitalization | Top Project Management Voice
A common mistake in situational leadership within a project is misjudging the team's readiness or capability. Overestimating or underestimating the team's competence can lead to inappropriate leadership styles. Being too directive with a highly skilled team can stifle innovation, while being too hands-off with an inexperienced team can result in confusion. Adapting leadership based on situations requires a nuanced understanding of team dynamics, and misjudgments can hinder productivity and morale.
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Smit Parmar (PMP)®
Project Manager, MindTech Solutions | Goldstar Jewellery | MBAtrek | Media-PR-IIM Amritsar (2018-20)
This style works well in Agile Mode. There will be times when you need to change the mode of your leadership to adapt to ever-changing and fast-moving business needs. So in this case problems arise if you are unpredictable to your team, Imagine if situations change rapidly and a servant leader becomes autocratic tomorrow. The team will go off balance not knowing what happens next.
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SWARAJ BARUA PMP®
Program Director | Digital Infrastructure | Cloud Technologies | Digital Transformation I Investor| PMP | INSEAD |
Situational Leadership: Mistake: Inaccurately assessing the situation and applying the wrong leadership style. Impact: Ineffective leadership, potential for mismatched strategies.
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Muhammad Hanana
Head of Experimentation @ UNDP | Project Management | PMD | Sustainability & Development | Continuous Learning
In today's dynamic project landscape, adaptability in leadership approaches is critical for project managers. While adopting a typical leadership style might seem challenging, the ability to do transition between various styles becomes imperative. The reality is that most ongoing projects confront uncertainties, and no single approach can rule the situation. Project managers should possess the agility to flexibly employ diverse leadership styles. This skill serves as a success factor, enabling them to tailor their approach according to the unique demands of each project phase or situation.
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Dr. Pramod Kumar
Coach & Mentor | AI & Digital PM | Project Management | Business Analysis | AI & Digital PM | Director - Arience | Ph.D. (Project Management)
The most common mistakes the project manager makes: - imposing their own style without assessing the situation. - judging team members and other stakeholders with their own style of leadership. - not being agile to adopt situational leadership.
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João Henrique B. Jacinto, PMP®
Project Manager | MBA | PMP | CAPM | PSM | CD-BA | Expert in management and innovation, promoting productivity and excellence within companies!
It's key to remember that no one style fits all situations. 1.Autocratic: Effective in crises or tight deadlines but can stifle innovation and morale if overused. 2.Democratic: Ideal for fostering innovation and buy-in, yet can lead to decision paralysis in complex projects. 3.Laissez-Faire: Works well with expert teams, but risks project drift and a lack of cohesion. 4.Transformational: Great for driving change and motivation, but can lead to unrealistic expectations or perceived favoritism. 5. Situational: Offers flexibility but requires a skilled manager to avoid confusion and maintain consistency.
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Isaac Benchimol,PMP
Electrical Engineer | Project Manager - PMP
De fato, não se pode afirmar que um estilo de liderança seja melhor ou pior e muito menos certo ou errado. Certamente a adoção de um estilo deve depender do tipo de projeto, suas restrições, riscos e requisitos. Irá igualmente depender da formação da equipe de projeto e seus skills. Importante é a habilidade necessária ao lider em adaptar-se aos diversos estilos e saber se utilizar desta habilidade para a condução assertiva em direção ao objetivo de seu projeto.
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bebi Sutomo
Strategy Specialist (Env. Health-Governance)
"Embarking on the journey of project leadership styles is akin to navigating a dynamic landscape, filled with potential pitfalls that can make or break a project. Imagine a seasoned project manager carefully selecting a democratic leadership style, intending to foster collaboration and open communication within the team. However, a common mistake surfaces when decision-making becomes drawn out, leading to missed deadlines and frustrated team members. Let's explore real-world examples that illuminate the most common errors, providing tangible insights to fortify your leadership toolkit."😍
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