The Role of Project Manager Competence in Project Management Success: The Case of a Utility Company

A project manager’s competency depends on the project’s complexity and includes a unique set of personal attributes and the ability to apply appropriate leadership styles. This paper reports on a Delphi study that includes the views of 30 experts – employed by a utility that executes projects with d...

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Published in:South African journal of industrial engineering 2023-05, Vol.34 (1), p.143-154
Main Authors: Blom, T., Steyn, H., Bond-Barnard, T.J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Complexity
Cost estimates
Engineering, Industrial
Funding
Leadership
Management styles
Managers
Project management
Success
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Summary:A project manager’s competency depends on the project’s complexity and includes a unique set of personal attributes and the ability to apply appropriate leadership styles. This paper reports on a Delphi study that includes the views of 30 experts – employed by a utility that executes projects with different levels of complexity. The results confirm that project manager competence is influenced by leadership styles that are appropriate for specific project lifecycle stages and levels of project complexity, as well as specific personal attributes. The study thus provides guidance regarding the project manager competence that is required for specific situations.
ISSN:1012-277X
2224-7890
2224-7890
DOI:10.7166/34-1-1292