Leading Beyond Projects
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Project Managers looking to take their career to the next level need to acquire additional strategic project management leadership skills that prepare them for senior leadership positions.
This strategic project management course is designed to give experienced PMs exposure to three critical areas of business that will help them demonstrate their ability to lead organizations effectively:
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Business acument for thinking beyond projects
- Communication skills that inspire confidence
Come away from the program inspired to reach to the next level of your career, and armed with a new roadmap — your own professional strategic plan to guide you on the journey to senior leadership.
Designed and geared for online delivery in the virtual classroom!
This program delivered simultaneously across Canada by
University Executive Education Network schools
Domestic
Online
Tuition & Fees
$1,950 + applicable taxes
- Fee includes program tuition and teaching materials
- Program fee is payable by credit card at the time of registration
Duration
6x half days (3.5 hours sessions)
Course Days: TBA
Course Time: 10:30-2:00pm CDT
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Register online using our instant enrolment via WebAdvisor.
- Click Search, Register & Pay for PACE Course Sections
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- Select the Leading Beyond Projects and click Submit
- Complete the online registration form, including payment*
*Program fee is payable by credit card at the time of registration.
Who Attends
The program is designed for individuals with prior experience in the discipline of project management, including:
- Project Management professionals
- Post-degree diploma graduates
- Graduates of the Masters Certificate in Project Management and other similar programs
- PMPs
Hybrid Program
The virtual classroom features the new, secure ZOOM video-conferencing platform and recreates the in-class experience with:
- Multi-modal presentation of materials
- Engaging activities and interactive exchanges
- Breakout discussions with the instructors and fellow participants
Objectives & Outcomes
Program Take-Aways
- Familiarity with the strategic planning process
- Increased awareness of the factors that guide and impact strategic thinking
- Strategic options and mechanisms for choosing the right course of action
- Key business leadership mindset questions to ask
- Systematic ways to identify and assess key business problems and opportunities
- Critical thinking skills using proven leadership tools and techniques.
- Improved efficiency and effectiveness when planning and implementing change initiatives
- Communicating with authority
- How to ensure you build your on-the- job credibility
- Understand the art and science of modern decision-making techniques
- Present thoughtful, organized messages to connect and persuade your listeners
Accreditation
This program is approved for the following continuing education credits:
- 14 PDU - PMI Technical
- 7 PDU - PMI Strategic
- 21 HRPA - CPD Hours
Modules
The Leading Beyond Projects is a 4-module program delivered online over 6 half-day sessions, each 3.5 hours in length.
Benefit by attending with project managers from across Canada!
Strategy & Strategic Thinking
Learn the tools and frameworks for strategic decision-making. Cultivate a systematic way of thinking that enables you to develop comprehensive answers to key questions.
- Strategy vs. Business Model
- The Strategic Management Process
- External and Internal Environment Analysis
- Choosing the Right Strategy(ies)
Developing Your Business Acumen – Thinking Beyond Projects
Develop a CEO mindset that considers a wider scope. Learn the essential concepts, tools, techniques and skills needed to manage the entire business.
- Take an inventory of your business acumen
- Identify the business problem/opportunity
- Techniques to think strategically and critically
- Plan and implement change
Communicating Like a Leader
Connect with stakeholders, customers, team members, senior management teams, sponsors and more by developing your own professional and thoughtful communication style.
- Presentation skills to differentiate you
- Writing skills for connecting with people
- Influencing and being heard – the first time
- Communication techniques to ensure your messages are understood and compelling
Leadership in Action
Leading effectively horizontally: colleagues, clients, and stakeholders as well as vertically: leadership, staff and management is the key to taking your projects to higher success levels.
- Develop effective leadership strategies
- Decision-making techniques that gain buy-in
- Connect with others to build solid network
- Assess your leadership style’s credibility
Tech Requirements
This program is delivered securely in an online format. You must have the following in order to participate:
- An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
- Speakers and a microphone – built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth
- A webcam or HD webcam - built-in or USB plug-in
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