Examining effective technology project leadership traits and behaviors

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"This research disagrees with some aspects of contemporary management science theory in that project managers do not require an emphasis on relations behaviors and change oriented traits, supported by extrovert and affective-dominate personality profiles. This assertion is supported by psychology theory that argues certain personality traits and skills associated with leadership style are intrinsic to each person; therefore, the other capabilities must be developed (Jung, 1971; Collins, 2001). Therefore, inductively, it is propositioned that effective project leadership behaviors can be learned and applied. In the same manner, leadership skills, behaviors, and processes could be proximally learned and improved at any level in the organization or community. Both of these propositions are posited contingent on the leader having at least a moderate level of leadership knowledge, cognitive functioning, emotional stability, and contextual skills. " (p. 458)

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