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 1,750- to 2,450-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

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines