The impact of leadership in IT projects

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How long does it usually take the project team in your organisation to complete a project?

0 months - 6 months

6 months – 1 year

1 year – 2 years

>2 years

From your experience, which projects are more likely to succeed?

Large size projects

Medium size projects

Moderate size projects

Small size projects

How would you evaluate the rate of project success in your organisation:

Successful

Mostly successful

Challenged

Cancelled

Fail

Mostly fail

I feel that there is a correlation between the project manager’s performance and the project success.

I strongly agree

I agree

I disagree

I strongly disagree

Uncertain

Briefly explain why you chose this answer.

This is required

Project management has an impact on.... (choose all that apply):

Schedule / Time

Cost / Budget

Quality

Project scope

Stakeholder’s satisfaction

Team satisfaction

Project success in general

It has no impact

Other (please specify):

This is required

Which is, in your opinion, the leadership theory which is most likely to lead to successful projects?

Trait approach (The leader that possess the correct qualities and traits are better suited to leadership)

Behavioral approach (The leader that is being taught the appropriate behavioral response depending on the situation)

Situational approach (The leader that adjusts his style to fit the development level of the followers he is trying to influence)

The required leadership competencies should be considered before assigning a project to a project manager.

I strongly agree

I agree

I disagree

I strongly disagree

Uncertain

The most important project manager skills and competences depend on the requirements and goals of a specific project.

I strongly agree

I agree

I disagree

I strongly disagree

Uncertain

Project manager training should focus not only on technical skills but also on developing leadership competences and soft skills.

I strongly agree

I agree

I disagree

I strongly disagree

Uncertain

The impact of leadership in IT projects

What is the average cost (in US $) of the projects you have worked on?

How long does it usually take the project team in your organisation to complete a project?

From your experience, which projects are more likely to succeed?

How would you evaluate the rate of project success in your organisation:

I feel that there is a correlation between the project manager’s performance and the project success.

Project management has an impact on.... (choose all that apply):

Indicate which are the top skills and competencies which contribute to effective leadership. (choose all that applies)

Which is, in your opinion, the leadership theory which is most likely to lead to successful projects?

The required leadership competencies should be considered before assigning a project to a project manager.

The most important project manager skills and competences depend on the requirements and goals of a specific project.

Project manager training should focus not only on technical skills but also on developing leadership competences and soft skills.

Which is, in your opinion, the best practice (e.g. factor, method, tool or technique) which leads to project success?

Which factors / methods lead to project success? (choose all that apply)

Which are the most frequent reasons or causes which result in project failure? (choose all that apply)

Choose all that apply to you:

The impact of leadership in IT projects

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What is the average cost (in US $) of the projects you have worked on?

How long does it usually take the project team in your organisation to complete a project?

From your experience, which projects are more likely to succeed?

How would you evaluate the rate of project success in your organisation:

I feel that there is a correlation between the project manager’s performance and the project success.

Project management has an impact on.... (choose all that apply):

Indicate which are the top skills and competencies which contribute to effective leadership. (choose all that applies)

Which is, in your opinion, the leadership theory which is most likely to lead to successful projects?

The required leadership competencies should be considered before assigning a project to a project manager.

The most important project manager skills and competences depend on the requirements and goals of a specific project.

Project manager training should focus not only on technical skills but also on developing leadership competences and soft skills.

Which is, in your opinion, the best practice (e.g. factor, method, tool or technique) which leads to project success?

Which factors / methods lead to project success? (choose all that apply)

Which are the most frequent reasons or causes which result in project failure? (choose all that apply)

Choose all that apply to you: