leidenuitvoeren

Leidenuitvoeren is a Dutch term used in business language to describe the combined act of leading and executing a project or plan. It emphasizes both strategic oversight and hands-on implementation, and it is commonly found in job descriptions, project documentation, and management discussions to denote responsibility for directing and delivering results.

Etymology and usage: The term is a compound formed from leiden (to lead) and uitvoeren (to perform or execute). It is not a standard grammatical construction in every context, and in practice it is often used as a descriptive phrase or noun to express the integration of leadership with operational tasks. Its use is more prevalent in organizational and managerial discourse than in highly technical fields.

In practice: Leidenuitvoeren involves setting objectives, aligning teams, allocating resources, monitoring progress, and applying corrective actions to ensure outcomes. It spans the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, and closure. Effective leidenuitvoeren requires clear communication, delegated authority, and accountability structures to balance strategic direction with day-to-day delivery.

Critique and alternatives: Some observers caution that combining leadership and execution can blur accountability or burden leaders with excessive operational tasks. Related concepts include projectmanagement, programma-management, implementatie, en operationeel leiderschap. See also: Leiderschap, Uitvoering, Projectmanagement, Implementatie.