A Study on the Influence of Project Leadership on Project Management and Performance

Abstract The current study was a survey into the issue of project leadership influence on project management and performance. It has objectively focused on effects of leadership skills, experience, quality and styles in enhancing project performance. Further, the study sought to answer questions on the impact of aligning, motivating, directing and influencing in enhancing project performance. Apart from conducting a review of past studies, theoretical foundations were also reviewed to underpin the hypotheses that guided the study. Quantitative data was collected using structured questionnaires and analysed descriptively. Further, regression analyses were done and results confirmed a positive and strong connection concerning leadership components and management functions on project performance. From obtained outcomes, recommendations are given for future studies to focus on, as well as for improvement in different industries while implementing various projects.