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Graduate School USA

Project Leadership Course

via Graduate School USA

Overview

This course highlights the critical role of leadership in driving project success. Participants learn how strong leadership skills enable project leaders to overcome constraints and guide team performance effectively.

Syllabus

Module 1: Exploring Leadership

  • Define leadership in the context of project management.
  • Differentiate between leadership and management functions.
  • Identify key traits, skills, and behaviors of effective project leaders.
  • Explore the impact of leadership on project outcomes and team performance.

Module 2: Leadership Models/Organizational Structures

  • Examine various leadership models and their application in projects.
  • Understand organizational structures and how they influence project authority and communication.
  • Align leadership approaches with organizational culture and project needs.

Module 3: You as a Leader

  • Assess personal leadership style and strengths using self-assessment tools.
  • Develop strategies to address leadership gaps and enhance influence.
  • Apply emotional intelligence principles to improve team relationships.

Module 4: Communications in a Project

  • Plan and manage project communications to meet stakeholder needs.
  • Apply active listening, feedback, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Use communication tools and channels effectively in virtual and in-person settings.
  • Ensure transparency and clarity in conveying project updates and decisions.

Module 5: Leading Project Teams

  • Form, develop, and motivate project teams for high performance.
  • Delegate responsibilities effectively while maintaining accountability.
  • Foster collaboration, trust, and a positive team culture.
  • Manage challenges such as resistance, diversity, and remote work dynamics.

Module 6: Putting it All Together

  • Integrate leadership concepts, models, and tools into a cohesive project leadership approach.
  • Develop a personal action plan to apply leadership skills in future projects.
  • Reflect on lessons learned to continuously improve as a project leader.

Taught by

Alan Zucker, Bruce Gay, Natalya H. Bah, Willie Morris, Deanne Larson, Sarah Gurwitz, Bascom Destrehan “Dit” Talley, Brian Simms, Henry Gonzalez, Joe Mlakar, and Clarissa J. Corbin

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