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Exploring the Influence of Leadership Styles on the Project Manager Competencies and Project Management Success

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  • Wan Nurul Nadia Wan Yusoff

    (Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia)

  • Mohd Saidin Misnan

    (Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia)

  • Muzani Mustapa

    (Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia)

  • Nurshikin Mohamad Shukery

    (Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia)

  • Zuhaili Mohamad Ramly

    (Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia)

Abstract

Project management success is heavily influenced by the competencies of the project manager, which encompass of leadership skills, communication skills, risk management and strategic decision making. These competencies are vital in navigating the complexities of modern projects, especially in industries such as construction, where time, cost, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction are the key success factors. The objective of this paper is to discuss the review in identifying how each leadership style contributes to project managers’ competencies and project management success. Through comparative analysis, we will explore the unique impact of each leadership style on project managers’ competencies and project outcomes, and draw meaningful conclusions about their influence on both project management competencies and overall project success. This paper was prepared through the methodology of a comprehensive literature review investigating the effects of various leadership styles, on project manager competence and project management success. Effective leadership is particularly significant in shaping these competencies, as it determines how project managers interact with their teams and stakeholders, manage possible risks and conflicts as well as facilitate project objectives. However, different leadership styles have varying impacts on a project manager’s competencies. Each style emphasizes specific strengths that contribute to the development of essential skills like innovation, problem-solving, and ensuring organizational efficiency. By integrating findings from existing research, it investigates how different leadership styles impact key competencies in a project manager and how these, in turn, contribute to the overall success of projects. In conclusion, the valuable insights into how different leadership approaches can shape project management practices and offer guidance for optimizing leadership strategies in the field.

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  • Wan Nurul Nadia Wan Yusoff & Mohd Saidin Misnan & Muzani Mustapa & Nurshikin Mohamad Shukery & Zuhaili Mohamad Ramly, 2025. "Exploring the Influence of Leadership Styles on the Project Manager Competencies and Project Management Success," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(3), pages 4232-4249, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-3:p:4232-4249
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