Project success through people

Project managers and change managers are often 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 are the course objectives?

This workshop will help you to develop the vital soft skills required by project managers or those working in a project setting. It also introduces you to leadership principles within the context of project management.

What content is covered?

This 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.

What are the key topics?

What is the course format?

This master class focuses on directed discussion and exploration of key issues, supported by short lectures, videos, and unique case studies, exercises and role-play drawn from CITI’s own experience of complex projects. Personal questionnaires (including a pre-course leadership-style self-assessment) are used to help each individual identify and reflect on their personal leadership challenges. Time is set aside for planning how to practically apply the principles and concepts of leadership in the work place.

What is the duration and cost of the course?

This is a two day master class.

We are not currently running this course as an open course available to the general public. However, if you have a minimum of 6 colleagues interested in completing this course please get in touch by clicking below and we can discuss in-company costs and availability.
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