Project success through people

This two day master class exposes you to the complex people aspects of managing projects. It examines how you should manage, influence, lead and direct each of the major stakeholder groups and make the most effective use of the people involved with your project through their active engagement in achieving project goals.

This highly interactive and practical learning event addresses the key people-related obstacles encountered by project managers and provides best-practice strategies and tactics for dealing with stakeholders and project teams. It is the development and application of these critical people skills that make the difference between 'management by process' and successful, value-focused and professional project management.

Participants reflect on current behaviours and approaches and then explore and apply strategies and practical tools to enhance personal leadership capabilities and leverage the strengths of others to improve project performance.

Who is it for?

Project managers and change managers involved in complex project environments, where their daily challenges are as much related to stakeholders and 'politics' as to technical delivery. In these cases a process or method-led approach is not sufficient to overcome the obstacles to success. They need to employ an adaptive approach and style of leadership appropriate to the context of their specific project challenges. If this is the type of environment in which you find yourself delivering projects, then then look no further – this master class is for you!

What will I gain?

This workshop concentrates on the vital soft skills required by project managers or those working in a project setting. It introduces you to leadership principles in the context of project management.

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