lead a project

Meaning

To be in charge of a project, managing its tasks, timeline, resources, and team members from start to finish. This role involves making key decisions and ensuring the overall goals are met.

Examples

• She was selected to lead a project aimed at reducing company waste.

  She was selected to lead a project aimed at reducing company waste.

• To lead a project successfully, you need both technical skills and strong leadership.

  To lead a project successfully, you need both technical skills and strong leadership.

• He has never had the opportunity to lead a project of this scale before.

  He has never had the opportunity to lead a project of this scale before.

• Who is going to lead a project if the current manager resigns?

  Who is going to lead a project if the current manager resigns?

• I am currently helping to lead a project that designs mobile apps for local businesses.

  I am currently helping to lead a project that designs mobile apps for local businesses.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ He is going to drive a project next quarter.

  ✓ He is going to lead a project next quarter.

  While 'drive' can mean to push something forward, 'lead' or 'run' is the standard professional collocation for managing a project.

• ✗ She was asked to command a project.

  ✓ She was asked to lead a project.

  'Command' sounds military or overly aggressive. 'Lead' is the professional, neutral term used in corporate settings.

Related Expressions

Practice

• This is a great opportunity for you to ___ and show your management skills.

  💡 Be the person in charge of a business task.

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  lead a project

• It takes a lot of organization to ___ with over fifty team members.

  💡 Direct and manage a planned undertaking.

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  lead a project