Introduction:

In the project management environment, there is a need for capable leaders to motivate teams, achieve project success, and enhance the brand of their organization and its capabilities. Leaders must encourage collaboration between functional entities, create a supportive environment, and instill a sense of positive and authentic leadership throughout the organization. In this intensive and practical course, "Leadership and Communication Skills in Projects," best practices and modern methodologies will be presented, led by real and positive project leadership. By the end of this course, participants will understand leadership theories, learn essential leadership skills, evaluate different motivational methods, identify conflict resolution techniques, manage team issues, understand stakeholder analysis elements, and know the steps to develop a communication plan. They will benefit from emotional intelligence for project results, communicate effectively to drive project outcomes, lead project teams, and use effective negotiation techniques.

Course Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

Build confidence in leading both the technical and human aspects of all projects.

Master project management strategies and the ability to lead all aspects of projects.

Learn practical methods and techniques for analyzing, planning, executing, and leading projects effectively.

Communicate more effectively with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Employ multiple leadership methods as required in project management.

Master leadership skills using emotional intelligence in project management.

Identify ways to monitor critical performance aspects of project leadership.

Build high-performance project teams competently.

Encourage peak performance in project teams.

Lead and manage remote project teams.

Demonstrate emotional intelligence, excel in communication, build fruitful relationships, and lead high-performance teams.

Recognize modern trends and leadership skills to motivate the team toward project success.

Training Methodology:

This course uses a mix of interactive training techniques such as brief presentations, discussions, practical activities, group and individual exercises, and simulations.

Target Audience:

This course is designed for managers, leaders, program and project managers, project office members, project management staff, and anyone responsible for the success of team projects and initiatives.

Program Content:

Core Concepts:

Leadership and Management

Leadership Theories

Leadership Styles

Ethics and Leadership

Modern Leadership Skills

Managerial Leadership Roles

Contingent Leadership

Positive Leadership in Project Management:

Leadership Power

Emotional Intelligence

Strategic Thinking

Organizational Culture

Organizational Politics

Project Leadership

Identifying, Analyzing, and Managing Emotions

Building Fruitful Relationships and Leading High-Performance Teams

Launching the Project Team:

Characteristics of High-Performance Teams

Resource Management Planning

Acquiring the Project Team

Developing a Shared Vision

Developing Project Goals

Project Charter

Project Standards and Processes

Project Team Briefing

Team Leadership:

Team Leadership

Effective Teamwork

Team Roles

Team Development Stages

Team Building

Embracing Diversity

Delegation and Empowerment

Providing Feedback

Team Training and Guidance

Talent Management

Team Imbalances

Problem Solving:

Problem-Solving Process

Identifying the Problem

Understanding Consequences

Generating Solutions

Selecting a Solution

Implementing and Monitoring the Solution

Conflict Management:

Conflict Management

Types of Conflicts

Causes of Team Conflicts

Conflict Handling Styles

Conflict Resolution Techniques

Managing Team Conflict Process

Communication and Strategic Communication:

Communication and Leadership

Communication Skills

Communication Process

Communication Plan

Team Communications

Communicating for Impact

Stakeholder Relations and Communication:

Stakeholder Management

Stakeholder Analysis

Stakeholder Mapping

Engaging Stakeholders

Communication with Stakeholders

Building Relationships with Stakeholders

Negotiation:

Project Negotiations

Negotiation Strategies

Negotiation Techniques

Negotiation Process

Negotiation Skills

Negotiation Styles

Leading and Managing Remote Project Teams:

Characteristics of High-Performance Teams

Justifications for Remote Teams

Critical Success Factors

Project Manager Competencies

Team Member Competencies

Tips for Managing Remote Projects