Project Management

Team Building and Development for Projects

The only resource Project Managers have to complete their complex requirements is their team. Although most Project Managers recognize this logically, they have not spent much time understanding how team dynamics work. The best way to develop a team in a short period of time is to move as quickly as possible from the initial stages of team development into a stage of complex performance. This course will not only provide examples of the best way to motivate team members initially but also focuses on ways to encourage the team throughout the entire process.

Overview: 2 days with 14 PDUs

How attendees will benefit:

• Use a control panel to track progress
• Understand what a team is
• Practice application of the eight dimensions of high-performing teams
• Practice application of the five practices of exemplary leaders
• Contingency planning
• Identify and use key performance indicators

This program will show you how to:

• See yourself as a leader (and more than just a manager)
• Apply the five practices of exemplary leaders
• Employ the eight dimensions of high-performing teams
• Explain how these skills are interwoven and interdependent
• Integrate leadership and teamwork skills into managing projects
• Become a high-performing team member

Some of the topics to be covered:

• World of Work
• Teamwork Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Skill Practice and Application
• The Fallacy of Teamwork

Who should attend?

Participants should have a thorough understanding of basic project management, including knowledge of Gantt charts, resource leveling and general leadership practices, before taking this course.

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