running point
Directing the operation
Running point means leading or coordinating an effort, from the basketball position of point guard who directs the team's offense.
Someone running point takes charge of organizing and guiding a project or operation: She's running point on the merger, Who's running point for the campaign?
The phrase emphasizes active leadership rather than nominal authority.
- spearheadingLeading an initiative
- calling the shotsBeing the one deciding
- advancingMoving in forward direction
- progressingMoving toward completion
- decidingMaking a choice
leader · team captain · coordinator · delegating · strategizing · planning · project manager · facilitator · manager · in charge · mobilizing · organizer · foreman · taking charge · quarterback · overseer · director · prioritizing
running pointbringing up the rear
falling in line · deferring · subordinating · supporting role · hanging back
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