Everyday technology and market demands change constantly, which means that all of us face many challenges in our careers and work. No matter what industry you work in, it was vital that each person develops. Leaders mentor and guide different teams and projects. Leaders are committed to their vision and have team members who share it. They can set goals and time frames, and attract top talent. Leaders are able to inspire others and get things done by inspiring a vision. They also earn loyalty, respect and cooperation from their team members. They are the ones who set the direction and lead the way. It is not an easy task, as they face many challenges every day.
Here is a list of the top 10 challenges that leaders face during the project’s lifecycle.
Knowledge – Does he use his knowledge effectively in completing the task?
Experience – Does his past and current experience make a difference for the projects and teams he is working on?
Vision – Does his vision align with the company’s vision?
Authority – Does he have the authority to make crucial decisions such as technology selection or resource selection? Can he request the right resources from the company
Award and penalty -Does the manager have the power to fire or hire team members based upon their performance?
Market value – Does his current employer’s profile and his designation match similar ones in the market?
Communication – Can he directly send the communication to the top management? Did he send the right data to the right people?
Company Culture – Does his behavior conform to the company’s culture or HR (Human Resource Management) policies?
Quality Audit – Can he interact directly with the internal or external audit teams regarding serviceability of the product
Technology updates – Has he kept himself up to date with the latest technologies and provided trainings for his team members.
These are the challenges you need to overcome if your project leader is not there.
You should consider switching to a project where your knowledge can be used.
Your team can share your bad and good experiences at regular intervals so they don’t repeat the same mistakes.
You must review the three-year roadmap of the company to align your vision with theirs.
If you don’t have the right to choose technology and resources, you can still offer your opinions and suggestions to your seniors.
You can give your feedback during the performance appraisal cycle for team members that you would like to reward or punish.
If your profile does not match your designation, talk to your manager.
Before you send any communication relating to confidential data, be sure to review the communication management plan for the project.
Ask for honest feedback from seniors and peers.
Review the quality reports from other projects and talk to your manager about your part.
Regularly take certifications and trainings to keep yourself current with the latest technologies in your market.
Companies should implement leadership development programs that can help them achieve succession planning goals. It is important to ensure that all HR processes, including performance incentives, are aligned with the leadership development objectives.