{"id":7031692,"date":"2026-08-07T09:09:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T09:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/are-you-a-project-manager-or-a-project-leader\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T09:09:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T09:09:10","slug":"are-you-a-project-manager-or-a-project-leader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7031692","title":{"rendered":"Are You a Project Manager or a Project Leader?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s start with a different question\u2026 \u201cWhat\u2019s the difference?\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the many words that can be used to describe a leader, a few that stand out are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a strategic thinker<\/li>\n<li>a visionary<\/li>\n<li>a connector \u2013 of processes, people, and plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While a manager is more often described as:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>tactical<\/li>\n<li>in \u2018the present\u2019 mode<\/li>\n<li>an implementor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We add the word \u2018project\u2019 in front of those and we can highlight the difference between a project manager and a project leader.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditionally, a project manager is there to get it done, on time, on budget and on scope.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A project leader\u2019s role is very different. He\/she is asked to: \u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>connect the project and project pieces to the bigger picture, to the strategic plan, to the WHY?<\/li>\n<li>help to improve the internal processes to the benefit of the projects coming afterwards<\/li>\n<li>and to work with people to plan for professional growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is much more of a strategic role \u2013 and so important to the organization.\u00a0\u00a0 Yes, we want to get the work done \u2013 the project completed \u2013 but we also want the project organization to mature over time. \u00a0\u00a0The project leader should:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Look at the bigger picture to help everyone on the team understand the why.<\/li>\n<li>Look for ways to improve the processes to help future project resources.<\/li>\n<li>Work with individuals to grow as professionals, inside or even beyond the current organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So\u2026 are you a project manager or a project leader?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s start with a different question\u2026 \u201cWhat\u2019s the difference?\u201d. 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