Project Implementation in Grass-root Support Non-Governmental Organisations in Kenya: Is Project Leadership a Determinant?

Abstract

Abstract - This Literature Review intends to demonstrate that Project Leadership is a pivotal determinant of Project Implementation. It has a great effect on Project Management, a key area in development. As such, it requires competence in crucial skills which determine whether the projects implemented will attain the expected outcomes or not. One of these skills is leadership. Project managers must be equipped with great project leadership skills for projects to be completed successfully. Project teams should prioritise successful completion of projects as their primary responsibility and goal, lead and guided by the project managers. Leadership qualities can occur naturally in some people but they still need to be sharpened through experience. Other aspects of leadership are acquired through classroom and social learning. Each leader may have a different approach towards decision making but what is important is that the right decisions are made as this is what will determine if projects will be effectively implemented or not.