PROJECT MANAGER LEADERSHIP: BUILDING & LEADING HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAM
“Empowering Project Leaders to Inspire, Align, and Drive Team Excellence”
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 03 – 05 Mar 2026 | Doha, Qatar | USD 2495 per delegate |
| 24 – 26 Aug 2026 | Kuwait | USD 2495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
In today’s complex and fast-paced project environments, technical expertise alone is not enough for project success. Leadership, communication, and team development are equally critical. High-performing project managers must lead with vision, foster collaboration, manage stakeholder dynamics, and build cohesive teams that can deliver under pressure.
This three-day intensive course equips project leaders with the essential soft and leadership skills to build and sustain high-performance teams. It focuses on practical tools and frameworks to enhance team engagement, resolve conflict, communicate effectively, and create a culture of accountability and trust.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Apply leadership styles that suit different team dynamics and project phases
• Build high-performance project teams through clarity, trust, and shared goals
• Manage interpersonal conflict and facilitate effective team collaboration
• Motivate and engage team members using practical tools and techniques
• Align team execution with strategic project outcomes
Key Benefits of Attending
• Develop advanced leadership capabilities specifically for project environments
• Improve team morale, cohesion, and communication
• Learn how to lead diverse and cross-functional teams under time pressure
• Gain insights on emotional intelligence and its role in project leadership
• Strengthen your ability to lead change and drive accountability
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Project managers and project leaders
• PMO professionals and team leads
• Senior engineers and technical supervisors
• Functional managers with project responsibilities
• Anyone managing or preparing to lead high-performing teams
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Team building and leadership agility
• Conflict resolution and team facilitation
• Motivating and engaging team members
• Communication across diverse teams
• Leading change and managing team dynamics
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Improved project team collaboration and delivery speed
• Reduced project risk through stronger leadership and alignment
• Enhanced employee engagement and retention in project roles
• More effective stakeholder management through empowered teams
• Stronger leadership pipeline for future project growth
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Project leadership principles, frameworks, and best practices
• Case Studies – Leadership challenges from real-world project environments
• Workshops – Role plays, team simulations, and feedback activities
• Peer Exchange – Collaborative problem-solving and knowledge sharing
• Tools – Templates for team charters, communication planning, and leadership styles
Course Outline
Detailed 3-Day Course Outline
Training Hours: 07:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Leadership Foundations and Team Dynamics
- Module 1: Project Leadership vs. Project Management (07:30 – 09:30)
• Leadership competencies for project environments
• Differences between authority, influence, and power
• Situational and transformational leadership - Module 2: Understanding Team Behavior and Development (09:45 – 11:15)
• Stages of team development: forming to performing
• Building trust, commitment, and psychological safety
• Managing diverse personalities and strengths - Module 3: Communication and Influence Skills (11:30 – 01:00)
• Communication styles and emotional intelligence
• Giving feedback, resolving misunderstandings
• Influencing without direct authority - Module 4: Workshop – Building a Project Team Charter (02:00 – 03:30)
• Define vision, roles, ground rules, and shared goals
Day 2: Conflict Resolution, Engagement, and Motivation
- Module 1: Conflict Management in Project Teams (07:30 – 09:30)
• Sources of conflict in project environments
• Conflict styles and resolution strategies
• Negotiation and mediation approaches - Module 2: Motivating Teams Under Pressure (09:45 – 11:15)
• Intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation
• Recognition, empowerment, and delegation
• Adapting leadership approach to team maturity - Module 3: Remote and Cross-Functional Team Leadership (11:30 – 01:00)
• Leading in virtual and matrix environments
• Managing across cultures and geographies
• Virtual team engagement best practices - Module 4: Workshop – Leadership Style Self-Assessment (02:00 – 03:30)
• Analyze your leadership strengths and development areas
Day 3: Performance Management and Sustaining High Performance
- Module 1: Creating Accountability in Project Teams (07:30 – 09:30)
• Setting expectations and performance standards
• Delegating effectively and managing delivery gaps
• Feedback cycles and coaching - Module 2: Leading Change and Team Resilience (09:45 – 11:15)
• Navigating uncertainty and resistance
• Change models and team readiness
• Building resilience into project culture - Module 3: Team Recognition and Retention (11:30 – 01:00)
• Rewarding team success and celebrating milestones
• Retaining top performers and knowledge transfer
• Closing projects with purpose and positivity - Module 4: Certification and Final Reflection (02:00 – 03:30)
• Final team exercise and leadership commitments
• Certificate distribution and wrap-up
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Project Manager Leadership: Building & Leading High Performance Team, validating their ability to lead project teams with clarity, motivation, and strategic impact.