Advantages of External Project Leaders: «Independence»
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Thanks to their independence from the company, an external project leader can communicate transparently and represent even difficult decisions more easily, without having to fear internal repercussions.
Internal political dynamics are also unfamiliar to the external project leader, enabling them to act with greater freedom.
Their sole focus is the successful delivery of the project – not advancing their career or seeking to increase their influence.
All of these factors contribute to decisions being made in the best interests of the project.
«Delay always breeds danger, and to protract a great design is often to ruin it.»
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1593)