There is a huge difference between a dictator and a leader.
Dictator--- A dictator gets workers to carry out a given task the way the dictator wants it to be done.
Leader----A leader is one who needs to get a job done and get people who will be able to do the job while giving workers reasons why they have to carry out the job effectively. Leader’s gets job delivered appropriately, the ability to plan, schedule and control work is one good and effective way for a good leader to get things done on time.
In order to succeed as a project leader, the attitude of a good leader has to be taken with all seriousness and implemented in all projects. Every project handled by a dictator, will only have minimum requirements satisfied but when it is handled by a leader, the result will go beyond only satisfying minimum requirements.
Qualities of a Good Project Manager.
A good project manager needs to know the right people to employ for the appropriate task.
A good manager should know that adequate training has to be given to the people who are going to carry out the task.
Sometimes as a good project leader, you may have to get in to carry out the task yourself without finding it as a big deal.
A good project manager needs to remain in the spirit of coordinating, a team of workers needs to be organized in order to carry out a particular task effectively and that is the reason why you are in that position.
A good project manager knows when exactly to motivate workers.
A good project manager knows when to get the team involved and take suggestions from them.
Steps required to manage a project.
Defining the problem you are about to find a solution to, is really important and it should be the first step in handling the management issue.
After getting the problem defined, the next thing is to begin to develop strategies that could be used to solve the created problems.
Get the set targets that must be meet, the way it should be done and the time it should be done is the next thing to get right.
Get the plans executed as soon as it can happen.
As a project manager, one of your duties is to ensure that the project you are working upon is making progress, give all you can to achieve success at the end of the accomplished project.
After you have a successful project, think about improvement strategy and continuity.