Course overview
This course studies the nexus between project leadership and stakeholder management. It introduces students to leadership concepts, behaviours and traits in the project context. It also looks at stakeholder theory and concepts, defines internal/external stakeholders and highlights the importance of effective communications. It brings these areas together in respect to leading teams, project culture, problem solving, decision making, negotiation and conflict resolution in the project environment. The course also covers the concept of emotional intelligence in respect to leadership and stakeholders.