Leading people in a constructive project environment
This program enhances your ability to plan and manage the human factors that play an essential role in every project. Special emphasis will be given to building, leading and motivating teams, as well as communication and stakeholder management. Since human interactions usually involve some degree of friction, you will also learn conflict management techniques to create synergy within a positive workplace environment.
Note: Project Management Act One covers fundamental concepts, tools and practices, while Project Management Act Two looks at the human dimension of managing projects. Although there is no overlap between them, Act Two includes a Challenge exercise that incorporates learning from both programs. We therefore strongly recommend taking Act One before attending this program.
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Who is this for?
This workshop is intended for new project managers and those who are or about to be involved in projects of any size and type. It is also for experienced project managers who want a refresher on key project management concepts, tools and techniques.
Benefits for you
- Build and organize an effective project team
- Employ good communication to reduce potential conflicts and ensure smooth project flow
- Ensure stakeholder satisfaction throughout the project life cycle
- Lead and inspire project team members
- Improve team synergy using rational and interpersonal processes
- Leverage people to enable the delivery of business benefits
Program content
- Project management knowledge areas: communications management, stakeholder management, human resource management
- Key project roles and relationships
- Planning, organizing and building project teams
- Leading, motivating and influencing teams
- Communicating, negotiating and managing conflicts
- Synergistic problem solving
- Project management tips and opportunities for improvement
Special features
You will be grouped into teams that will work together in “real-world” project environments to perform simulated exercises, enabling you to experience the process of collaborative planning and its effectiveness firsthand. To integrate your learning, you will also engage in a comprehensive Challenge exercise that combines processes presented in both the Act One and Act Two workshops.
This program is aligned with the Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) standards.
Program leader
Denise Holleran-Boswell
Upcoming sessions
Stay tuned for future offerings of this program! Please contact us to notify you when it will be offered again. You may also subscribe to our email list for Executive Education program updates and exclusive event invitations.