The Effect of Leadership Competencies on Project Performance: The case ofCompassion International Ethiopia Assisted Holistic Child Development Projects
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2022-06
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Addis Ababa University
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The main objective of this project work is to assess the effect of leadership competencies on project performance on Compassion International Ethiopia Assisted Holistic Child Development Projects. The explanatory research design methodology was used to achieve the objective. Using a proportionate stratified simple random sampling, 80 project managers were selected that have been leading the CIET HCD projects. The primary source of data has been collected using the mixed approach, with the help of a survey instrument. The secondary source of information has been done through the review of previously established literature for achieving the research objectives. Descriptive and inferential analysis techniques were used to examine and present the data using statistical tools. Among the listed 60 competencies, the descriptive analysis presented the three most important skills and attributes namely ‘Setting Vision and strategies’, ‘Displaying drive and purpose’, and ‘Demonstrating ethics and integrity. According to the correlation analysis, "leading the organization" and "leading others" have a positive relationship with project performance and have the most effect on the project performance also ‘leading others’ is the prevailing one. However, no statistically significant relationship was found between ‘leading the self’ and project performance. The regression analysis presented a statistically substantial association between leadership competencies and project performance, it can be concluded that leadership competencies have a positive effect on the project performance of CIET HCD projects. This shows that leadership competencies have a significant effect on a CIET HCD project’s performance. The researcher suggested based on the findings of the study for the adoption and application of effective leadership competency practices in the CIET HCD projects and for the project managers to acquire a mix of skills and attributes competencies. Great emphasis should be given to leadership competencies as it is a very important contributor to the good performance of a project. Key words: - Leadership, Leadership competencies, Project performance