Leadership For Project Managers: Leading People And Projects

Leadership and Strategy for Project Managers: Leading Projects, Change, Culture, and Teams

What you'll learn

Lead with clarity and confidence, even in complex, fast-changing project environments.

Inspire and align your team by connecting daily tasks to a shared vision and purpose.

Communicate effectively with team members, executives, and stakeholders—no matter the situation.

Build trust and engagement through empathy, accountability, and psychological safety.

Navigate difficult conversations and conflicts while maintaining team cohesion and respect.

Influence without authority, leveraging organizational power and strategic positioning.

Choose and adapt your leadership style based on your team’s needs and project context.

Apply proven leadership frameworks to real-world challenges across remote and hybrid teams

Lead through change and uncertainty, keeping your team focused and resilient.

Recover struggling projects with calm, decisive leadership and practical recovery tools.

Model ethical leadership, making values-based decisions under pressure.

Create your personal leadership growth plan for long-term career success in project environments.

Requirements

Willingness to lead and grow

No leadership title required

Description

“This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.” Lead Projects with Confidence. Inspire People. Deliver Real Results.  Are you ready to step beyond task management and become the kind of leader people trust and follow? Use an AI-based scenario to learn how to handle conflicts and much more! Leadership in Project Management is more than a course—it’s your path to becoming a confident, people-centered project leader. Whether you're new to leading teams or already managing complex projects, this course gives you the skills and strategies to lead with impact in today’s fast-moving project environments.This isn’t about memorizing theory or adding another buzzword to your resume. It's about learning how to truly lead—to communicate with clarity, align your team to the bigger vision, manage challenges with confidence, and keep everyone engaged and moving forward.What You’ll Gain:A leadership mindset that builds trust and motivates actionTools to turn strategy into progress across portfolios, programs, and projectsThe ability to influence stakeholders and navigate tough situationsReal-world leadership models that help you flex your style and adapt to any environmentConfidence in communicating up, down, and across your organizationStrategies for remote and hybrid leadership, ethical decision-making, and project recoveryYour own leadership plan to grow beyond this courseWhether you’re leading a team across time zones or managing your first high-stakes stakeholder meeting, you’ll leave this course with ready-to-use strategies and a clear sense of who you are as a leader.Perfect for:Project managers aiming to lead more effectivelyTeam leads stepping into new leadership rolesProfessionals preparing for PMP or career advancementAnyone who wants to grow their confidence, influence, and resultsWhy This Course?Because project success isn't just about tools and timelines—it’s about people. And great leadership is what turns good project managers into great ones.We’ll walk you through everything from building a strong team culture to recovering failing projects, managing difficult conversations, leading change, and creating alignment with executives.You’ll also get real-world case examples, frameworks, and tips used by top project leaders around the world.Learn at your own pace.Practical, real-world content.Downloadable resources and templates. Start Leading with Purpose.Join thousands of professionals who are transforming how they lead projects—and how they lead people.Enroll now in Leadership in Project Management and take the first step toward becoming the leader your team—and your career—deserve.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Course Overview

Lecture 2 Introduction

Lecture 3 Why Leadership Matters in Projects

Lecture 4 The Project Manager as a Modern Leader

Lecture 5 Leadership vs. Management

Lecture 6 Leadership Definitions and Real-World Framing

Lecture 7 Key Takeaways

Section 2: Vision, Strategy, and Project Management

Lecture 8 It All Starts With a Vision

Lecture 9 Mission and Core Values

Lecture 10 Strategy - Turning Vision into Action

Lecture 11 Strategic Planning Explained

Lecture 12 The Balanced Scorecard (BSC)

Lecture 13 Portfolios, Programs, and Projects

Lecture 14 Strategy in Project Management

Lecture 15 Key Takeaways

Section 3: Organizational Structure

Lecture 16 Why Structure Matters to Project Leaders

Lecture 17 Overview of Common Organizational Structures

Lecture 18 Leadership Implications in Each Structure

Lecture 19 Hybrid and Agile Structures

Lecture 20 Organizational Structure and Project Success

Lecture 21 Key Takeaways

Section 4: Organizational Culture and Leadership Alignment

Lecture 22 Culture Drives Project Success

Lecture 23 Understanding Organizational Culture

Lecture 24 Case Example – Walt Disney

Lecture 25 Why Culture Matters to Project Leaders

Lecture 26 Aligning Your Leadership Style to Culture

Lecture 27 Case Example – WestJet

Lecture 28 Shaping Project Team Culture

Lecture 29 Key Takeaways

Section 5: Project Management Maturity and the PMO

Lecture 30 Introduction – Why Maturity and PMOs Matter

Lecture 31 What Is Project Management Maturity

Lecture 32 PMM Models Overview

Lecture 33 Practical Tools to Increase PMO Maturity

Lecture 34 Case Example – Ontario Public Service

Lecture 35 The Role of the PMO in Strategic Leadership

Lecture 36 Case Examples

Lecture 37 Using the PMO as a Project Leader

Lecture 38 Key Takeaways

Section 6: You as a Leader

Lecture 39 Self-Awareness and Leadership Identity

Lecture 40 What Makes a Project Leader Effective

Lecture 41 Sources of Leadership Power

Lecture 42 Leadership Attributes and Project Success

Lecture 43 Leadership Points of View

Lecture 44 Motivation and the Project Manager

Lecture 45 Leadership vs. Management in Projects

Lecture 46 Situational Leadership

Lecture 47 Organization Snapshot – New Zealand Army

Lecture 48 Your Role as a Project Leader

Section 7: Leadership Styles and Models

Lecture 49 Why Leadership Style Matters

Lecture 50 Classic Leadership Models Part 1

Lecture 51 Classic Leadership Models Part 2

Lecture 52 Recognizing Leadership Styles in Practice

Lecture 53 Servant Leadership in Project Environments

Lecture 54 Leadership in Agile Environments

Lecture 55 Matching Style to Team and Situation

Lecture 56 Flexing Your Style as a Project Leader

Section 8: Ethical Leadership

Lecture 57 What Is Ethical Leadership

Lecture 58 The PMI Code of Ethics

Lecture 59 The 4-V Model of Ethical Leadership

Lecture 60 Leading with Integrity and Courage

Lecture 61 Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Projects

Section 9: Prioritization and Decision-Making Tools

Lecture 62 Why Prioritization Matters in Projects

Lecture 63 Effort-Impact Matrix

Lecture 64 Brainstorming Techniques

Lecture 65 MoSCoW Method

Lecture 66 Eisenhower Matrix

Lecture 67 Paired Comparison Analysis

Lecture 68 Weighted Scoring Model

Lecture 69 Buy-a-Feature Priority Poker

Lecture 70 100-Dollar Test

Lecture 71 Action Priority Matrix

Lecture 72 Nominal Group Technique (NGT)

Lecture 73 Dot Voting Multi-Voting

Lecture 74 Facilitating Group Prioritization Sessions

Lecture 75 Running Effective Meetings that Drive Action

Section 10: Communication Management

Lecture 76 Communication as a Leadership Skill

Lecture 77 Effective Communication Strategies for Leaders

Lecture 78 Effective Communication with your Team

Lecture 79 Effective Communication with your Manager

Lecture 80 Effective Communication with your Executive

Lecture 81 Presentation Skills and Storytelling

Lecture 82 Navigating Difficult Conversations

Lecture 83 Role play feedback.

Lecture 84 Communication in Hybrid and Remote Teams

Lecture 85 Communicating to Leadership

Lecture 86 Writing Effective Emails to Team and Leadership

Section 11: Stakeholder Management

Lecture 87 Why Stakeholder Management Matters

Lecture 88 Stakeholder Analysis and Mapping

Lecture 89 The Harvard Stakeholder Model

Lecture 90 Sponsor and Executive Relationship Management

Lecture 91 Political Awareness and Influence Strategies

Lecture 92 Creating and Maintaining a Stakeholder Register

Section 12: Building a High-Performance Project Team

Lecture 93 Understanding Team Development

Lecture 94 Building Psychological Safety and Team Identity

Lecture 95 Using Team Development Tools

Lecture 96 Conflict Handling Styles for Project Leaders

Lecture 97 Conflict Resolution Tools and Techniques

Lecture 98 Managing Productive vs. Destructive Conflict

Lecture 99 Tools for Managing Conflict

Lecture 100 When to Avoid and When to Resolve Conflict

Section 13: Motivation Retention and Performance Management

Lecture 101 Rethinking Motivation in Projects

Lecture 102 How to Keep People Engaged and Prevent Attrition

Lecture 103 Performance Management in a Project Context

Lecture 104 One-on-Ones That Actually Work

Lecture 105 Giving Feedback that Builds Performance

Section 14: Leading Change and Managing Transitions

Lecture 106 Why Change Leadership Matters in Projects

Lecture 107 Lewin’s Three-Stage Change Model

Lecture 108 Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model

Lecture 109 The Leader’s Role in Change

Lecture 110 Dealing with Resistance

Lecture 111 Enabling Adoption and Sustaining Change

Section 15: Leading in Virtual and Distributed Teams

Lecture 112 Why Virtual Leadership Requires a Different Approach

Lecture 113 Tools and Techniques for Managing Remote Teams

Lecture 114 Best Practices in Virtual Collaboration and Trust-Building

Lecture 115 Cultural Sensitivity in Global Teams

Lecture 116 Time Zone Dynamics and Equity

Lecture 117 Final Tips for Leading Remote Teams

Lecture 118 Story - Remote Leadership

Section 16: Crisis Leadership and Resilience

Lecture 119 What Makes a Crisis Different from a Setback

Lecture 120 Leading Through Uncertainty and Disruption

Lecture 121 Tools and Techniques for Managing Crises

Lecture 122 Crisis Communication Strategies

Lecture 123 Making Decisions Under Pressure

Lecture 124 Building Resilience in Yourself

Lecture 125 Fostering Resilience in the Team

Section 17: Benefits Realization and Project Closure

Lecture 126 Rethinking Project Success

Lecture 127 Capturing Value through Benefits Realization

Lecture 128 Leading Effective Project Closure Activities

Lecture 129 Lessons Learned and Knowledge Transfer

Section 18: Leading Troubled Projects and Recovery Strategies

Lecture 130 Recognizing Signs of Project Distress

Lecture 131 Re-establishing Direction, Alignment, and Control

Lecture 132 Communicating with Stakeholders Under Pressure

Lecture 133 Leadership Behaviors for Recovery and Stabilization

Lecture 134 Help Yourself

Section 19: Leadership Development and Continuous Growth

Lecture 135 Essential Leadership Competencies for Project Professionals

Lecture 136 Using Feedback, Mentoring, and Coaching

Lecture 137 Building a Personalized Leadership Development Plan

Section 20: Final Word

Lecture 138 Final Word

Lecture 139 Addtional Courses

Lecture 140 Free Materials

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