Project Leadership, Management, and Communication

Leadership and Business Management October 25, 2025
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Introduction

This comprehensive course integrates project management fundamentals with advanced leadership and communication skills essential for successful project delivery. Participants will learn how to initiate, plan, execute, and close projects while effectively leading teams and communicating with stakeholders. The course emphasizes the human aspects of project management, including team dynamics, stakeholder engagement, and change management. Through practical tools and real-world scenarios, attendees will develop the capability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and with desired outcomes while building strong relationships and managing expectations. This training is crucial for professionals leading complex projects in any industry.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply project management methodologies and tools
  • Develop comprehensive project plans and schedules
  • Lead project teams effectively
  • Manage project risks and issues
  • Communicate with stakeholders at all levels
  • Manage project scope, time, and budget
  • Facilitate project meetings and decision-making
  • Navigate project challenges and conflicts
  • Ensure project deliverables and benefits realization

Target Audience

  • Project managers and team leaders
  • Program and portfolio managers
  • Functional managers with project responsibility
  • Team members aspiring to leadership roles
  • Business analysts and project coordinators
  • IT and technology project leaders
  • Construction and engineering project managers
  • Change management professionals

Methodology

  • Project planning workshops
  • Stakeholder analysis exercises
  • Communication role-playing scenarios
  • Risk assessment activities
  • Team leadership simulations
  • Project case study analysis
  • Peer feedback and coaching

Personal Impact

  • Enhanced project management capabilities
  • Improved leadership and influence skills
  • Stronger communication and presentation abilities
  • Increased confidence in managing complex projects
  • Better problem-solving and decision-making
  • Enhanced stakeholder management

Organizational Impact

  • Improved project success rates and outcomes
  • Better resource utilization and cost control
  • Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction
  • Stronger project management capability
  • Faster project delivery and time to value
  • Continuous improvement in project practices

Course Outline

Unit 1: Project Management Foundations

Core Concepts
  • Project management principles and lifecycle
  • Project vs operations management
  • Project success factors and criteria
  • Project governance and organizational context
Initiation and Planning
  • Project charter development
  • Stakeholder identification and analysis
  • Scope definition and requirements gathering
  • Work breakdown structure development

Unit 2: Project Planning and Scheduling

Detailed Planning
  • Activity definition and sequencing
  • Resource planning and allocation
  • Schedule development using critical path method
  • Budget development and cost estimation
Risk Management
  • Risk identification and assessment
  • Risk response planning
  • Contingency planning and reserves
  • Quality planning and standards

Unit 3: Project Leadership

Team Leadership
  • Project team formation and development
  • Motivation and performance management
  • Conflict resolution and problem-solving
  • Decision-making and delegation
Stakeholder Management
  • Stakeholder engagement strategies
  • Influence and negotiation techniques
  • Managing expectations and changes
  • Building stakeholder commitment

Unit 4: Project Communication

Communication Planning
  • Communication needs analysis
  • Communication plan development
  • Information distribution methods
  • Meeting management and facilitation
Effective Communication
  • Executive communication and reporting
  • Presentation skills for project updates
  • Written communication and documentation
  • Virtual team communication strategies

Unit 5: Project Execution and Closure

Execution Management
  • Project monitoring and control
  • Performance measurement and reporting
  • Change control and configuration management
  • Issue management and resolution
Project Closure
  • Project closure procedures
  • Lessons learned and knowledge transfer
  • Benefits realization and evaluation
  • Team recognition and celebration

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