Master project management and deliver successful projects on time and within budget. Learn to plan, execute, and monitor projects effectively, mitigate risks, and achieve project objectives.

Training on Project Management for Leaders Course

Course Overview

This course is designed to equip leaders with the strategic and tactical skills necessary to successfully manage complex projects. Participants will learn how to align project goals with organizational objectives, build high-performing project teams, and deliver exceptional results. The course emphasizes leadership, decision-making, and strategic thinking in the context of project management.

Course Duration

10 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Senior Managers and Executives
  • Team Leaders and Project Managers
  • Department Heads and Directors
  • Professionals aspiring to leadership roles in project management
  • Leaders looking to enhance their project management capabilities
Course Level: Intermediate

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the strategic importance of project management in achieving organizational goals.
  • Develop leadership skills to effectively manage project teams and stakeholders.
  • Enhance decision-making capabilities in project planning, execution, and control.
  • Apply advanced project management techniques to manage risks and uncertainties.
  • Align projects with organizational strategy to ensure value creation and sustainability.
  • Improve communication and collaboration within and across project teams.
  • Lead projects through change and manage transitions effectively.
  • Utilize performance metrics to monitor and improve project outcomes.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in project management.
  • Implement best practices in project governance and ethical decision-making.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Project Management Fundamentals for Leaders

  • Introduction to project management
  • The project lifecycle and phases
  • Project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
  • Project initiation and charter development
  • The role of the project leader

Module 2: Strategic Project Alignment

  • Linking projects to organizational strategy
  • Portfolio management and prioritization
  • Project selection and justification
  • Resource allocation and optimization
  • Measuring project success and ROI

Module 3: Project Planning and Execution

  • Work breakdown structure (WBS) development
  • Project scheduling and critical path analysis
  • Resource planning and allocation
  • Risk identification and management
  • Communication planning and stakeholder management

Module 4: Leading High-Performing Project Teams

  • Building and leading effective project teams
  • Team dynamics and collaboration
  • Conflict resolution and negotiation
  • Coaching and mentoring project team members
  • Empowering and motivating team members

Module 5: Project Change Management

  • Anticipating and managing project changes
  • Change control processes
  • Communicating change effectively
  • Leading change initiatives
  • Minimizing change impact

Module 6: Project Monitoring, Control, and Reporting

  • Project performance measurement and reporting
  • Earned value management
  • Project status reporting and communication
  • Corrective action and preventive action
  • Project closure and evaluation

Module 7: Agile Project Management for Leaders

  • Agile principles and values for leaders
  • Adapting leadership style for agile environments
  • Scaling agile projects
  • Leading agile transformations
  • Agile project governance

Module 8: Project Risk Management

  • Advanced risk identification and assessment
  • Risk mitigation and response planning
  • Contingency planning and crisis management
  • Risk transfer and insurance
  • Risk monitoring and control

Module 9: Project Procurement and Contracts

  • Procurement planning and strategy
  • Contract development and management
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Contract performance evaluation
  • Dispute resolution

Module 10: Project Leadership and Organizational Excellence

  • Leadership styles for project success
  • Project leadership competencies
  • Building a project-oriented culture
  • Project portfolio optimization
  • Continuous improvement in project management
Customized Training

This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.

Requirements

Participants need to be proficient in English.

Training Fee

The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.

Certification

A certificate from Ideal Sense & Workplace Solutions is awarded upon successful completion.

Accommodation

Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.

Payment

Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealsense.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:

Email: outreach@idealsense.org
Mobile: +254759708394

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