PMGT31101 - Effective Project Leadership

Course Description

Achieving business results in tomorrows challenging global project environment requires skills that go beyond the traditional management of deliverables, budgets, and resources. To remain successful in the changing context of project and programs, project leaders must have the demonstrated skills to plan and execute in changing organizational cultures, climates, and environmental pressures. This course is designed for the experienced Project/Program Manager who must represent the project and/or program organization to functional peers, senior leadership, external audiences, and diverse stakeholders. The focus is on applying leadership principles to achieve project results within the broader context of the organizational goals.

This course will cover a variety of current models of individual and team leadership and applied leadership practice. Through the use of leadership self-assessment tools, students will gain insight into their personal leadership strengths and areas for continuing development. Interactive exercises will provide practice in applied leadership skills.

"Online self-paced" refers to course start and end dates. "Online fixed date" refers to the synchronous session schedule fully available under "Section Notes."

Instructors

• Elaine Alexander

Accrediting Associations

• Project Management Institute: Leadership 16.0 PDU
• Project Management Institute: Strategy 0.0 PDU
• Project Management Institute: Technology 0.0 PDU

Applies Toward the Following Certificates

• Project Management: Strategy Essentials : electives