Essay

Understanding the difference between leadership and management is an important skill for project managers. Write a two-page essay (not counting the references page) that focuses on management versus leadership. In your essay, cover the topics listed below.

• Differentiate the strengths and weaknesses of managers versus leaders.
  
• Compare and contrast the five esteem-based motivational techniques a project manager can implement to effectively motivate team members.
  
• Identify your own personal leadership style, and explain what motivational strategies you feel will work best with information technology (IT) projects.