Mutshinya, Phathutshedzo2024-10-072024-10-072021Mutshinya, Phathutshedzo. (2021). The Role of Leadership in the Implementation of Strategic Projects in a Commercial Bank in South Africa [Master’s dissertation, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg]. WireDFSpace.https://hdl.handle.net/10539/41400A research report presented in partial fulfillment for the degree of Master of Business Administration to the Faculty of Commerce, Law, and Management, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg 2021This research highlighted the role of leadership in the delivery of strategic projects in a commercial bank setting. The research followed a quantitative research strategy whereby a sample of a commercial bank was approached to gather their insights and perceptions of the leadership role in the implementation of strategic projects. The views of commercial bank employees were analyzed to identify gaps that existed in the leadership behaviours and traits currently adopted in the banks. Findings from this research confirmed that there are indeed gaps in the leadership role that leave room for improvement for a more successful outcome of the strategic project implementation. The study highlighted that leaders in a commercial bank should lean towards agility to guide and support towards a more successfully implementation of strategic projectsen© 2021 University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.Commercial bankLeadershipLeaderImplementationProjectsRoleBehavioursTheory of leadershipAgile leadershipUCTDSDG-8: Decent work and economic growthDissertationUniversity of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg