PROJECT LEADERSHIP & BUILDING HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAMS
Driving Project Success Through Strategic Leadership, Collaboration, and Team Excellence
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 27 – 28 Feb 2025 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | USD 1995 per delegate |
| 29 – 30 Apr 2025 | Dubai, UAE | USD 1995 per delegate |
| 12 – 13 Aug 2025 | Dubai, UAE | USD 1995 per delegate |
| 06 – 07 Nov 2025 | Dubai, UAE | USD 1995 per delegate |
| 15 – 16 Dec 2025 | Doha, Qatar | USD 1995 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Project leadership is the cornerstone of successful project delivery—especially in today’s environment of complexity, fast-paced change, and cross-functional teams. More than just managing timelines and tasks, effective project leaders inspire commitment, foster collaboration, and create high-performing teams that thrive under pressure.
This two-day interactive course equips project leaders with the skills to lead strategically, manage interpersonal dynamics, and unlock team performance. Participants will explore key leadership techniques for motivating teams, resolving conflict, building trust, and driving accountability in diverse project settings.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the difference between project management and project leadership
• Apply leadership styles that maximize team performance
• Build trust, accountability, and shared purpose within project teams
• Manage conflict, communication, and stakeholder alignment effectively
• Inspire and sustain high performance throughout the project lifecycle
Key Benefits of Attending
• Develop the mindset and behaviors of a confident project leader
• Learn to build, motivate, and retain strong project teams
• Improve communication, collaboration, and decision-making under pressure
• Gain tools to address team conflict and disengagement early
• Deliver better project outcomes through stronger team leadership
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Project managers, team leaders, and coordinators
• Functional managers working in project-based roles
• PMO professionals and project sponsors
• Senior engineers and consultants
• Anyone responsible for leading project teams
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Project team leadership and motivation
• Situational leadership and delegation
• High-trust communication and feedback
• Conflict resolution and performance management
• Cross-functional collaboration and engagement
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Improved project delivery through empowered and aligned teams
• Stronger project culture built on trust and communication
• More resilient, adaptable, and self-driven team members
• Reduced team conflict and increased ownership
• Higher employee satisfaction and retention in project roles
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Project leadership frameworks and team performance models
• Case Studies – Lessons from high-stakes project teams in global organizations
• Workshops – Group simulations, leadership scenario drills, and role-plays
• Peer Exchange – Reflection on leadership style and team challenges
• Tools – Team diagnostics, leadership planning templates, and feedback frameworks
Course Outline
DETAILED 2-DAY COURSE OUTLINE
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Leading with Purpose and Building the Right Team Culture
Module 1: The Shift from Project Manager to Project Leader (07:30 – 09:30)
• Understanding leadership in project environments
• Authority vs. influence in cross-functional teams
• Assessing your leadership style
Module 2: Building a High-Trust, High-Performance Team (09:45 – 11:15)
• Team development stages (Tuckman model)
• Establishing trust, psychological safety, and shared vision
• Selecting and aligning team members
Module 3: Motivation and Engagement in Project Teams (11:30 – 01:00)
• Intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation
• Recognizing and addressing team burnout
• Encouraging ownership and initiative
Module 4: Workshop – Project Team Culture Canvas (02:00 – 03:30)
• Participants design an ideal team culture and performance environment
Day 2: Managing Performance, Conflict, and Stakeholder Expectations
Module 1: Communication and Feedback in Projects (07:30 – 09:30)
• Clear communication across roles and functions
• Delivering feedback using SBI and BOOST models
• Conducting performance check-ins
Module 2: Navigating Team Conflict and Challenges (09:45 – 11:15)
• Types and sources of conflict in project teams
• Conflict resolution frameworks and assertive dialogue
• Turning conflict into collaboration
Module 3: Leading Through Uncertainty and Pressure (11:30 – 01:00)
• Building resilience and adaptability
• Managing team dynamics under time or budget constraints
• Keeping morale high during setbacks
Module 4: Final Workshop – 90-Day Project Leadership Plan (02:00 – 03:30)
• Develop an action plan to implement project leadership strategies
• Group sharing and facilitator coaching
• Course wrap-up and reflections
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Project Leadership & Building High Performance Teams, validating their ability to lead with clarity, purpose, and impact in project-based environments.