Project leaders build leadership skills by taking ownership of project management learning to keep one eye on the big picture and the other on the details. You will provide intellectual leadership for the team and ensure that the project is delivered on time and within budget, harnessing the team’s diversity to ensure the development of creative solutions to complex problems. You will give your team members formal and informal feedback and encourage them as they continue to develop their skills.
By managing the client relationship you ensure that the team exceeds the client’s expectations. You will also start to play a role in building the company by participating in recruiting campaigns, contributing to training programs, and writing for internal and external audiences.
Many of my friends have had to trade off personal development for flexibility, or meaning for security. I’m very lucky that my career can meet all these criteria.
Alex
Project Leader, Sydney