Becoming a Project Leader
Overview
This online short course will help you develop your project leadership skills.
You’ll learn about the project leadership model, which outlines key competencies for leading projects and teams. The model is based on longitudinal research into project leadership. This research involved conversations with chief executives and senior managers.
During the course, you’ll assess your project leadership skills in relation to the introduced model, identifying areas where you can improve.
This course draws on real-life case studies and research by the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction but is relevant to any sector.
- Strategy
- Real Madrid C.F
- 24/11/2017
- www.giorf.esp
Course content
In this session you'll gain an understanding of the distinguishing characteristics of project leadership. You'll also learn about different perspectives on leadership styles and how these can impact projects.
The project leadership model will be introduced, offering insights into key leadership competencies needed for leading projects.
In this section you’ll learn about the key leadership competencies and will be able to assess your own skills and ways to enhance them.
The case study will be discussed to show project leadership competencies and their importance in practice.
This session will focus on project narratives and narrating process as expected enablers from leaders.
You’ll learn what project narratives are and why they’re important for project success. You'll develop skills in crafting and performing your project narratives to different stakeholders.
In this session you’ll learn about authentic leadership and why this leadership style is often needed for leading projects.
You’ll hear real stories form leaders who will talk about themselves and their leadership. You’ll be able to apply ideas in your work.
Length and time commitment
- 5-7pm (UK time)
- 4 sessions
Contact information
- Natalya Sergeeva
- n.sergeeva@ucl.ac.uk
- 07985 183588
