ABOUT THE COURSE
Project leadership requires a wide range of skills, techniques and approaches if the job is to be handled effectively and projects are to be delivered successfully. This course provides practical training and coaching in the key principles and practices of project team leading as a first step for a career in project management.
This Project Leading course has gained a reputation for being highly effective and intensive with emphasis on equipping delegates to undertake all of the responsibilities of project leadership. The primary message is that good Project Leaders 'make a difference'. With this in mind, delegates will be expected to take ownership of problems and be accountable for their actions, and as such are encouraged to identify business issues and be proactive in generating workable solutions. The aim is to prepare attendees for the full demands of the Project Leader's role, providing the necessary skills and techniques which can be applied immediately on their return to the workplace. This challenging course enables delegates to assess their potential to undertake a career in professional Project Management.
This is an interactive five-day course with a combination of lectures, workshops and case study work. Great emphasis is placed on the practical application of project leading skills in a realistic pressured environment.
COURSE CONTENT
Role of the Project Leader
Elements of Project Leading
Terms of Reference
Work Breakdown Structure
Project Planning, Estimating and Control Principles
Quality Management
Change Control
Motivation
How to motivate team members to get them to do willingly what you want them to do
Risk Management
Understanding the basic process for identifying, managing and reporting risk within the project
Case Presentation
Planning Case Study
This is a major exercise which is designed to consolidate the techniques, principles and lessons learnt on the course. Each delegate has the opportunity to lead a team and also participate as a team member. The success of the project depends on the ability of everyone working together as a highly motivated and organised team
TARGET PARTICIPANTS:
This course should be attended by those new to the function of project management, and existing project leaders and managers who need a sound base of formal training. Attendees will typically be running small projects or distinct areas of larger projects, and will have a desire to move into professional project management.