Leadership in Project Management

This program is designed to help students develop their own leadership abilities through the critical analysis of concepts, frameworks and techniques drawn from contemporary management theory. The content for this program has been carefully chosen to assist future leaders in all types of organizations by developing skills in areas such as decision making, analyzing situations, negotiating differences, managing change and setting direction.

Leadership is becoming an increasingly important area for project managers as organizations are looking for individuals who have the ability not only to manage projects but also to influence others so that projects can be successfully delivered.

Course Outline:

• Project Management Leadership Foundation

• Leadership Concepts and Frameworks

• Gaining Commitment through Influence

• Building an Engaged Team

• Managing Conflict in the Project Environment

• Making Decisions under Pressure

• Managing Risk in Projects

• Agile Servant Leadership

• Using Communication Skills to Manage Change

• Lead the Way to Successful Delivery

• Developing Your Leadership Abilities

• Networking for Success

Participants completing the course will have a greater understanding of leadership concepts and how to apply them within a project management environment. The program provides an overview of key leadership models and explores their application through case studies, exercises and activities.

This online training provides participants with an introduction to the theoretical foundations of leadership and then challenges them to use these concepts in developing their own leadership skills.