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It may sound obvious to most but Project Management and Line Management are different roles and each brings specific skills, working together in an effective organisation.

Line managers have the ongoing responsibility for the admin, personal development, job satisfaction and well-being of those under their charge.

Project Managers focus is on achieving the objectives of a project. He/she has responsibilities the Line Manager may not (such as managing Risk, Scope, and the Customer).

The temporary nature of projects means that good quality line management is vital to ensure staff have the continuity and stability from which to contribute effectively to their projects. A company run by Project Managers would be a pretty scary place.