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Project management - Managing

There is a huge difference between being a project manager and a line manager since there is no staff responsibilities associated with the project manager role. As a project manager it´s fundamental to motivate and engage with the project team to achieve good results in the projects. Understanding how to cooperate with the team members and their line managers are a key to success.

Learning objectives

This training will give you knowledge about group dynamics and how a project group develops through the process. Furthermore, you will gain knowledge about different leadership theories and also time to try them out in individual and group exercises.

Target group

This training is suitable both for the those who already work or will work as project managers

Prerequisites

No previous knowledge is needed.

Outline

  • Working in groups or teams
  • Different leadership theories (Hertzberg, Mazlow, McGregor)
  • The leadership matrix
  • Situational based leadership
  • The leadership Modell
  • Motivation
  • Orientation
  • Delegate
  • Enthusiasm
  • To deliver
  • The qualities of a project manager
  • The Pygmalion Effect
  • The Johari Window
  • The need of communication
  • The decision-making process
  • NVC – Non-Violent Communication
  • Different types of conflict styles
  • Group dynamics
  • Rules regarding projects
  • Stress handling

Diploma

You will receive a diploma after participation.

Customized staff training

This training can be customized. The content and length of the training is then tailored based on the purpose, goals & target group of the unique effort. Contact us for more information: HR Staff training & development