Sam is a seasoned digital delivery and leadership expert with over 15 years of experience in project management. With a strong engineering background, Sam is currently making waves as a Senior Technical Program Manager at Marks & Spencer. He's also a sought-after speaker and consultant, and his expertise has been featured in various online and print publications, including the acclaimed "Project Management for Humans" by Brett Harned. Sam's fascination with stakeholder and people management has helped him master the art of forecasting project risks, variances, and opportunities.
What's the most critical trait or strategy for being an effective project management leader?
Honesty and integrity are the most important traits of an effective project management leader. Being known as someone who will always tell it how it is and, without fail, do what you say you'll do, is critical to garnering trust in project teams, stakeholders, and clients. Get this right and people will respect you and join you on your project journey and beyond.
