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"The structure, the practice exams, the instructor — all top tier. Passed first try."
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Ranjan PradhanSenior Project Manager
— The journey
Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to Project Leadership
- Project leadership concepts
- Leadership vs management
- Role of a project leader
- Leadership responsibilities
- Project environments
- Leadership challenges
Module 2: Leadership Styles
- Autocratic leadership
- Democratic leadership
- Transformational leadership
- Servant leadership
- Situational leadership
- Selecting appropriate styles
Module 3: Developing Leadership Effectiveness
- Leadership strengths
- Self-awareness
- Leadership behaviours
- Personal effectiveness
- Leadership credibility
- Continuous development
Module 4: Emotional Intelligence for Project Leaders
- Emotional intelligence concepts
- Self-awareness
- Self-management
- Social awareness
- Relationship management
- Applying emotional intelligence
Module 5: Understanding Project Teams
- Project team structures
- Team roles
- Cross-functional teams
- Team responsibilities
- Team dynamics
- Team effectiveness
Module 6: Team Development
- Team formation
- Team development stages
- Building relationships
- Establishing team norms
- Developing collaboration
- Team maturity
Module 7: Building High-Performance Teams
- Characteristics of high-performing teams
- Shared objectives
- Role clarity
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Continuous improvement
Module 8: Establishing Team Goals
- Project objectives
- Team goals
- Individual responsibilities
- Goal alignment
- Performance expectations
- Measuring progress
Module 9: Roles and Responsibilities
- Role definition
- Responsibility assignment
- RACI concepts
- Accountability
- Role overlaps
- Responsibility clarity
Module 10: Motivation in Project Teams
- Motivation concepts
- Individual motivators
- Team motivation
- Intrinsic motivation
- Recognition
- Maintaining engagement
Module 11: Effective Project Communication
- Communication fundamentals
- Communication planning
- Communication channels
- Clear messaging
- Active listening
- Communication barriers
Module 12: Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Building rapport
- Questioning techniques
- Active listening
- Non-verbal communication
- Constructive conversations
- Communication adaptability
Module 13: Building Trust
- Importance of trust
- Leadership credibility
- Transparency
- Reliability
- Psychological safety
- Rebuilding trust
Module 14: Delegation and Empowerment
- Delegation principles
- Selecting responsibilities
- Assigning authority
- Setting expectations
- Employee empowerment
- Monitoring delegated work
Module 15: Decision-Making for Project Leaders
- Decision-making approaches
- Problem definition
- Evaluating alternatives
- Collaborative decisions
- Decision risks
- Decision implementation
Module 16: Problem-Solving
- Identifying project problems
- Root cause analysis
- Problem-solving techniques
- Generating solutions
- Evaluating solutions
- Implementing actions
Module 17: Conflict Management
- Sources of team conflict
- Types of conflict
- Conflict styles
- Conflict resolution
- Difficult conversations
- Building constructive outcomes
Module 18: Negotiation Skills
- Negotiation fundamentals
- Negotiation preparation
- Understanding interests
- Creating options
- Managing disagreements
- Reaching agreements
Module 19: Influencing Without Authority
- Influence in matrix environments
- Sources of influence
- Building credibility
- Persuasive communication
- Stakeholder relationships
- Gaining commitment
Module 20: Coaching Project Team Members
- Coaching principles
- Coaching conversations
- Asking effective questions
- Development opportunities
- Supporting improvement
- Building capability
Module 21: Giving and Receiving Feedback
- Feedback principles
- Constructive feedback
- Performance conversations
- Receiving feedback
- Addressing performance gaps
- Continuous feedback
Module 22: Managing Team Performance
- Performance expectations
- Performance indicators
- Monitoring team performance
- Identifying performance gaps
- Improvement actions
- Recognising achievement
Module 23: Managing Diverse Teams
- Team diversity
- Different working styles
- Inclusive leadership
- Cultural awareness
- Leveraging diverse perspectives
- Building team inclusion
Module 24: Leading Virtual and Remote Teams
- Virtual team challenges
- Remote communication
- Digital collaboration
- Building remote trust
- Monitoring performance
- Maintaining engagement
Module 25: Stakeholder Leadership
- Stakeholder identification
- Stakeholder expectations
- Relationship building
- Executive stakeholders
- Influencing stakeholders
- Maintaining stakeholder support
Module 26: Leading Through Change
- Understanding change
- Leadership during change
- Team reactions
- Managing uncertainty
- Communicating change
- Supporting adoption
Module 27: Leadership Under Pressure
- High-pressure environments
- Managing competing priorities
- Maintaining focus
- Team resilience
- Difficult decisions
- Leadership composure
Module 28: Managing Team Challenges
- Underperformance
- Team disagreements
- Resource pressures
- Communication breakdowns
- Low engagement
- Corrective interventions
Module 29: Developing a Collaborative Project Culture
- Collaborative behaviours
- Knowledge sharing
- Team accountability
- Open communication
- Continuous learning
- Building sustainable teamwork
Module 30: Building Project Leadership Excellence
- Leadership self-assessment
- Leadership development priorities
- Strengthening team capability
- Improving leadership practices
- Personal action planning
- Continuous leadership improvement
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Who it's for
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Who it's for
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device
— About this course
Course Overview
This course develops advanced leadership and team management capabilities for project environments. Participants will explore leadership styles, team development, motivation, communication, emotional intelligence, delegation, conflict resolution, negotiation, decision-making, coaching, stakeholder relationships, remote teams, change leadership, and performance management to lead diverse project teams effectively.