Your uncle owns a midsized manufacturing business for which you worked between high school graduation and college. You were involved in many nonmanagerial operations, from distribution to manufacturing experience. As a new graduate, you seek employment.

Your uncle has offered you a position as the new product development project leader. If you accept this position, you must address the following concerns:

• Revenue on the business” standard products has dropped significantly in the past 3 years.
• There are no new ideas on the horizon.
• No one is leading project managers.
• The last project leader left the business because of conflicts with peer managers and immediate supervisors.

After careful consideration, you accept the job offer.

Write a 1,250 to 1,500 word paper and address the following concepts:

• Basic leadership skills you need to succeed
• Methods you use to build effective relationships with superiors and peers
• What role you will play regarding participatory management in the business