Commanding at the front of a battle; metaphorically, taking the lead in directing or managing a group or operation. Often a formal or literary expression.
将軍自ら陣頭指揮を執り、兵を鼓舞した。
The general personally took command at the front and rallied the troops.
プロジェクトの重要局面で彼が陣頭指揮をとることになった。
He was to take charge at the forefront during the critical phase of the project.