Leading a project is never straight forward. On the wall of every Lego Manager is the following message highlighting this (Paul Evans, 2000)

To be able to build a close relationship with one’s staff, and to keep a suitable distance
To be able to lead, and to hold oneself in the background
To trust one’s staff, and to keep an eye on what’s happening
To be tolerant, and to know how you want things to function
To keep the goals of one’s department in mind, and at the same time be loyal to the organisation
To do a good job of planning your own time, and to be flexible with your schedule
To freely express your view, and to be diplomatic
To be a visionary, and to keep one’s feet on the ground
To try to win consensus, and to be able to cut through
To be dynamic, and to be reflective
To be sure of yourself, and to be humble