Analýza vlivu stylů leadershipu v jednotlivých fázích projektového řízení

The topic of the bachelor’s thesis is based on the growing importance of leadership in project teams and on the assumption that different phases of the project life cycle require different leadership styles. The aim of the thesis is to identify which leadership styles occur among project managers in company XY, how their leadership behaviour differs in the individual phases of project management, and how the individual leadership styles are related to the perceived success of the project. The theoretical part defines the basic concepts of leadership, presents the Full Range Model of Leadership, including transformational, transactional and laissez-faire leadership, and defines leader competencies relevant to the project environment. Furthermore, it explains project management, including the phases of the project life cycle and the factors influencing project success. The practical part uses a mixed-methods design, combining a quantitative questionnaire survey among members of project teams and semi-structured interviews with project managers in company XY. The data are analysed using descriptive statistics, Spearman’s correlation coefficient and thematic analysis. The research describes how preferred leadership behaviour changes across the different project phases in company XY and which types of leadership behaviour are most closely related to the partial dimensions of perceived project success. However, it is important to emphasize that the results indicate a relationship between leadership styles and perceived project success, rather than a clear causal effect. The outcome consists of practical recommendations aimed at appropriately adapting the leadership style to the needs of the project and the project team. The thesis contributes to a better understanding of the dynamics of leadership in the project environment and offers recommendations for the development of project team leaders.