Leadership & Strategic

Training Course: Project Leadership


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LS4068

27 Apr - 1 May 2025

Dubai (UAE)

Cost : 4150 € Euro

Introduction

The early development of project management focused heavily on techniques such as the planning and control of large, multi-functional, multi-organizational projects. Whilst these activities remain central to professional project management, the leadership role of the project professional has been increasingly recognized as a key determinant in delivering success.

This program focuses on the leadership skills needed in project situations, where tight budgets and deadlines demand high levels of performance from a team that is frequently changing and where the working environment presents fresh challenges on a daily basis.

Course Objectives of Project Leadership

  • Understand the significance of leadership skills to the project professionals and the impact of these skills on project performance
  • Review the key skills needed to be an effective, 'multi-dimensional' project leader and learn how to develop, adapt and apply them in practice
  • Learn how to identify the preferred leadership style for the context and organizational culture of a project and how to develop personal style versatility
  • Understand the role of the project leader in building an effective team and the skills required to promote and sustain team performance
  • Gain a better understanding of the interpersonal skills needed to motivate individual team members and harness the full potential of the team

Course Methodology of Project Leadership

Participants will learn through a range of teaching and personal development methods including presentations, tutorials, real-life case studies, worked examples, short team exercises, and video presentations. Active participation and involvement will be encouraged throughout the program to promote the sharing of ideas and expertise within the group.

Course Summary of Project Leadership

This program aims to help attendees understand the essence of leadership and how to maximize their own leadership potential. Participants will gain valuable insights, models and methods of leadership that will help them develop the leadership skills needed to develop and sustain high-performance project teams.

Course Outlines of Project Leadership

DAY 1 - Project management and leadership

  • what is a leader? how much can leadership be learned?
  • the project environment and the impact of leadership skills
  • the characteristics of high-performance project teams and their leaders
  • some useful models and theories of leadership explored
  • types of leadership; choosing how to use leadership power
  • evaluating personal leadership style; how to develop style flexibility

DAY 2 - Essential skills for the project leaders

  • 3 key dimensions of project leadership: inwards, outwards and upwards
  • developing a 'project vision': strategic thinking skills
  • the vital role of communication skills and how to develop them
  • understanding others; emotional intelligence skills
  • being a visible leader; behavioral and influencing skills
  • building effective relationships; the importance of trust and respect

DAY 3 -  Leading the project team

  • the role of leadership in developing team performance
  • understanding individuals in the team; recognizing team role preferences
  • managing conflict and promoting positive team dynamics
  • setting standards, maintaining discipline and rewarding performance
  • harnessing team potential: building motivation within the team
  • promoting team learning; the team leader as coach/mentor

DAY 4 - Leading across organizational boundaries, internal and external

  • gaining the support of other leaders; developing effective influencing skills
  • getting empowerment from key stakeholders
  • knowing when and how to take the initiative and lead
  • building and maintaining rapport with key partners
  • becoming an effective team player in leadership teams
  • becoming a business leader and leading other leaders

DAY 5 - Leading more senior stakeholders

  • the challenges and skills of leading and managing upwards
  • communicating with senior stakeholders; building credibility
  • essential negotiation skills; knowing when and how to negotiate
  • the role of networking skills; building and sustaining rapport
  • handling disagreements between senior stakeholders; the art of diplomacy
  • handling personality and style conflicts with more senior people

Leadership & Strategic

Training Course: Project Leadership


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Quick Inquiry
Discount Group Download Brochure (36)

LS4068

27 Apr - 1 May 2025

Dubai (UAE) -

Cost: 4150 € Euro


  About Dubai

Dubai, located on the Persian Gulf, is one of the seven United Arab Emirates and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The discovery of oil in the region has made Dubai extremely wealthy, allowing it to build the glittering skyscrapers that it is now famous for. That wealth is strongly in evidence in Dubai and visitors will see luxurious buildings and supercars aplenty. Perfect beaches and endless shopping opportunities are to key to Dubai's attractions. Flights to Dubai open up the city's cultural attractions to tourists, with beautiful mosques, museums and art galleries scattered throughout this ultra-modern metropolis.


  Things to do and places to visit in Dubai

Dubai's wealth has made it famous for building ever taller buildings and creating artificial islands off its shores. The city's hotels are luxurious and shoppers will love its extensive shopping malls which showcase all the world's top brands. Dubai's attractions don't end there. Dubai also caters to adventure lovers, who can jump in a 4x4 or on a board to speed over dunes outside the city. Local culture mustn't be forgotten either, and visitors have wonderful mosques to visit and old districts to explore. All that combined means that a flight to Dubai is sure to lead to an unforgettable holiday.

When visiting Dubai, be sure to:

  • Go to the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.
  • Admire the intricately beautiful Grand Mosque, which has the tallest minaret in the city.
  • Understand the local history and culture with a visit to the Dubai Museum.
  • Discover objects from the 6th century at Jumeirah Archaeological Site.
  • Go skiing – That's not a joke, the Mall of the Emirates houses a snowdome.
  • Go shopping at the Mall of the Emirates or the Dubai Mall.
  • Explore the desert surrounding the city – either by 4x4 or atop a camel.
  • Eat fantastic seafood at Dubai Marina.
  • Cool off at the Wild Wadi Waterpark.
  • Marvel at gorgeous Arabic calligraphy at Jumeirah Mosque, the biggest in the city.
  • Take a yacht tour around the artificial islands of Palm Jumeirah.
  • Haggle for souvenirs in one of the city's souks.
  • Wander around the traditional building in Bastakiya District.
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