Each project by its very nature is a unique enterprise that brings together people with diverse talents and backgrounds to achieve a common purpose. Countless examples show
that the success of a project is critically dependant on the quality of its leadership.
Leadership is an engaging and challenging aspect of the project management role that relies on situational fluency to succeed, that is, the ability to determine and
successfully apply the appropriate skills and techniques to each situation.
Strong proactive project leaders ensure successful outcomes in a variety of ways, but most notably by establishing a common vision and high performance values, organising
teams and activities, resolving problems through developing workable solutions, effective conflict management and creating conditions where each person can contribute their
very best.
The benefits of effective leadership include increased productivity, faster problem resolution and the development of innovative solutions.
Leadership consists of an inter-locking set of values, skills, models, tools and techniques that, when successfully applied, can improve the effectivess of anyone in a
leadership role. It is concerned with obtaining an optimal balance between task, group and individual, creating a energetic and focussed team that suffers less disruption and
wasteful negativity.
This course provides a comprehensive approach to leadership that provides you with all the skills you need to effectively lead projects and create highly effective results
driven teams.
