A one-day workshop
This project management training programme is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to effectively lead and manage project teams. It goes beyond the fundamentals of project management and focuses specifically on the people aspect of project management.
Participants will learn strategies for building and leading high-performing teams, effective communication techniques, conflict resolution, motivation, and stakeholder management. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will gain the necessary tools and techniques to successfully manage project teams and enhance project outcomes.
- Develop the skills to effectively lead and manage project teams
- Improve team performance, collaboration, and productivity
- Enhance communication and conflict resolution abilities
- Motivate and engage team members to achieve project success
- Gain practical techniques for stakeholder management and engagement
Expert trainer
Graham specialises in providing high-quality consultancy, coaching and training in project management, client relationships and stakeholder management, and personal productivity. Over the last twenty-five years he has personally trained or coached over 30,000 business professionals. He is a member of the International Institute of Coaching and a qualified NLP Master Trainer.
Session outline
1. Understanding project team dynamics
- Importance of effective project team management
- Characteristics of high-performing project teams
- Roles and responsibilities of project team members
- Building a project team: team selection and composition
- Team formation stages: forming, storming, norming, and performing
- Strategies for fostering collaboration and teamwork
2. Effective communication and collaboration
- Communication in project teams: importance and challenges
- Developing a communication plan
- Communication channels and techniques
- Active listening and effective questioning
- Managing virtual and remote project teams
- Cultivating a culture of open communication
3. Conflict management and resolution
- Sources and types of conflict in project teams
- Conflict resolution approaches and techniques
- Negotiation skills for project managers
- Mediation and facilitation in resolving conflicts
- Promoting a positive conflict resolution environment
4. Motivating and engaging project teams
- Understanding motivation theories and their application
- Strategies for motivating project team members
- Recognising and rewarding project team contributions
- Empowering and delegating responsibilities
- Team building activities and exercises
- Stakeholder management and engagement
