2) Removing obstacles. Rare is the project that doesn't run into difficulties along the way. When the team is confronted with challenges that they aren't immediately able to resolve, the leader may need to step in and take control of the situation. This could be as simple as providing the team with resources that they need to solve a problem, such as adding a new team member that brings a specific skill to the group. In order to make sure a project stays on schedule and is completed successfully, a leader will want to watch out for major roadblocks standing in the way of the team. - See more at: http://www.free-management-ebooks.com/faqld/leadtheory-09.htm#sthash.q69K16U3.dpuf