Successful project managers are managers who practice both strong management skills and effective leadership skills. Leadership skills are not the same as management skills. Strong management skills can be gained through experience and practice. Leadership skills can be learned and leadership qualities can be developed. Effective leaders develop new leadership skills to complement those that made them successful as managers. In these days of tough economic conditions, it is very important that project managers demonstrate effective leadership in their organizations.
This workshop focuses on leadership competencies required for project managers to manage teams effectively and deliver projects successfully. The workshop covers the differences between project management and leadership and the leadership styles for project managers. Participants perform exercises to develop leadership in project management, including interpersonal communication skills, negotiation and influencing skills, as well as stakeholder expectations management and the leadership competencies in motivating and inspiring teams. Participants will practice assessing their leadership skills and evaluating their leadership styles. Then participants will start developing a leadership development plan that will take them to an improved (higher) level of leadership competency.
Earn 18 PDUs (with 14 class hours and some pre-seminar assignments) and take advantage of discounted rates for PMI members and for Cisco Systems employees/consultants!!
