Abstract: Leadership is essential in project management because it fosters healthy communication and helps projects succeed. It is described as a method of encouraging others to achieve a common objective. This article examines how transformational leadership influences the effectiveness of World Vision projects in Arusha Region, Tanzania. The study used a mixed methods technique to collect relevant data and a convergent parallel design for data processing. The research had a sample of 103 project employees and 4 project managers as the respondents of the study. Qualitative data from interviews with project managers was reported narratively, while quantitative data from questionnaires was analysed using IBM SPSS Statistics 23. The findings demonstrated that transformational leadership has a relatively high influence on project performance, with several respondents having positive attitudes toward the leadership style. Generally, the research emphasized the importance of taking into account additional elements such as risk, team diversity, culture and technology when determining the complete impact of transformational leadership on performance of projects.

Abstract: Leadership is defined as a way of motivating people towards achieving a common goal. In project management, leadership plays a critical role in fostering positive communication and achieving project success. This paper focuses on the influence of servant leadership on performance of projects implemented by World Vision in Arusha Region, Tanzania. The study involved a mixed methods approach to obtain relevant data for the study, and a convergent parallel design for data analysis. Findings revealed that servant leadership had a significantly high influence on performance of project, with majority of respondents expressing positive responses with the leadership style. Overall, the research emphasized the need to consider additional factors, such as technology, team diversity, risk, and culture, in understanding the full impact of servant leadership on performance of projects. Further investigation into these performance-related factors is recommended to enhance performance of projects. In conclusion, the study highlighted the significance of servant leadership in project management and stressed the importance of a comprehensive approach that goes beyond the servant leadership style to ensure effective performance of projects.