This session focuses on the "human dimension" of project management, the impact of team performance on the project cycle, and ways to best leverage these vital resources. Project teams require leaders who can influence others effectively, create strong team dynamics, and bring a diverse group together to achieve a common goal.
Participants quickly come to realize the strength and value of having team members with diverse perspectives and capabilities. Through interactive problem-solving, they learn to appreciate others as valuable resources and see how much more effective people can be when they work together as a team. During this session, your group will also develop and practice their influencing skills with people they may not necessarily have direct authority over. The goal is to help people learn how to leverage their interpersonal skills, to ensure that project goals are achieved.
Duration:
• 1.5 days is recommended. However, the actual length of the program will depend upon your objectives and goals.
Prerequisites:
• None. This program can be used for Project Managers in any business area including IT/IS, Scientific, R&D, and Business Management.
Features:
• The program's emphasis is on direct application. Participants will be able to immediately transfer their new knowledge and understanding to the workplace.
• Our design provides a strong focus on integration of previous course material that the participants may have already had.
• Each program is custom designed based on your specific goals and the dynamics of the project team, which ensures a highly interactive environment focused on results.
Content overview:
TEAMWORK (Tapping your resources for maximum results)
• When to use teams: costs and potential benefits
• How to pull people together and build commitment
• Accomplishing more with less (time, people, and resources)
• Team development - what to expect and how to manage/lead people during each stage
• Crossing the line - ensuring cross-functional project success while developing a positive reputation
STYLE (How our differences impact project success)
• Impact of style differences on the project cycle (including communication, planning, conflict, feedback, goal setting)
• Fine-tuning the project cycle by utilizing the concepts of style strength
• Recognizing style differences (or "Is that person just plain annoying?")
• Meshing divergent styles together successfully and leveraging strengths
• There is no “one right style...except mine”
COMMUNICATION (Bridging gaps to ensure understanding & results)
• Effective listening - your most powerful tool for managing others
• Improving your effectiveness through perspective & perception
• Strengthening communication within your area
• Communication outside your area - focus on understanding and education
• Maximizing results without leaving casualties
INFLUENCING (Managing others when you're not in charge)
• Influencing team members, peers and superiors
• Managing team conflict - a survival guide
• Managing difficult or disruptive people
• Networking and building relationships
• The immediate and long term impact of trust and mutual respect
• Establishing accountability