Course overview
Effective project leadership involves more than having a good project plan and telling people what to do. It involves effectively engaging with your team to provide them with the resources and the environment to care about and deliver the projects results.
You will analyse different models of leadership, which attempt to explain how some leaders are successful, and their characteristics. Students will consider how their own personality style affects the way they work with others and in teams.
Interpersonal awareness, skillful communication and relationship building are key skills to building and guiding a high performing team.
Good leaders are aware of the context of their project leadership in their organisation, cultural differences and internal organisational dynamics which can affect performance.
We explore how people management systems within organisations structure the way leaders can manage and influence staff to achieve project outcomes within legal and ethical requirements.
This interactive course combines theory with practical experience.
Course learning outcomes
- Evaluate current leadership theories and when and how to apply them, with particular reference to project teams within an organisation.
- Recognise their personal work and interpersonal styles and how they impact on the project team and sponsors: identifying areas for their personal professional development
- Develop competence in interpersonal relations to effectively communicatewith and influence their colleagues within formal settings
- Synthesise their understanding of relevant theories, governance processes, and ethical responsibilities to address contemporary leadership issues within organisations
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 11070
Section 01CW
Size 30
Available 26
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 42057
Section 01CW
Size 30
Available 30
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