掌舵 (zhǎng duò) literally means 'to steer a ship' and figuratively 'to take the helm, to lead'—it emphasizes setting strategic direction for an organization or project. This differs from 领导 (to lead people/groups) and 掌管 (to be in charge of operations), which focus on managing or guiding rather than navigating. 驾驭 (jià yù) 'to master/control' applies to mastering situations or emotions, not steering an enterprise.