Serving as a Project Leader from Pluralsight

Organizations increasingly rely on projects to generate value, while emerging methodologies question how project work gets done. This course explores how an adaptive mindset and servant approach help project leaders succeed in any environment.

What does it mean to be a project leader today? Projects are increasingly critical to organizations, but emergent methodologies are simultaneously changing how project teams perform. The role of project leader is paradoxically more important but also less defined than ever before. In this course, Serving as a Project Leader, you'll explore how an adaptive mindset and understanding of servant leadership can help project leaders succeed in any environment. First, you’ll learn how project teams deliver value to organizations, and how leadership efforts should be focused on facilitating this journey. Next, you’ll explore how assessment skills and an understanding of project team member skills and attributes can be combined with an understanding of project objectives to form a tailored leadership approach. Finally, you’ll discover how leaders may adapt their skills to agile initiatives that are typically more self-governing in nature than traditional projects may be. By the end of this course, you’ll understand the role of leaders within project initiatives, and how you can shape your approach to best fit your team, your mission, and your environment to facilitate success.

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Course Overview

The Role of Project Leaders

Facilitating Success through Tailored Leadership

Serving as a Leader in Agile Environments

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Can help learners navigate complex challenges in the contemporary project landscape, which is increasingly agile and uncertain

Examines the role of servant leadership, which is notable given its increasing adoption in modern organizational structures

Facilitates a nuanced understanding of project leadership, recognizing the unique challenges and opportunities of different project environments

Taught by Casey Ayers, who is not very well-known in the world of project management

Does not appear to be part of a formal credential like a certificate, degree, or diploma

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Course Materials Organization

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Organize your course materials effectively to facilitate easy access and efficient learning throughout the duration of the course.

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Create a designated digital or physical space for all course materials.
Establish a consistent naming convention for files and folders.
Regularly review and整理 your materials, discarding unnecessary items and filing new ones.

Refresh: Project Management Fundamentals

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Reinforce your understanding of foundational project management principles to ensure a solid foundation for project leadership.

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Review key concepts and methodologies in project management.
Complete practice exercises or simulations to test your understanding.

Review: Servant Leadership

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Gain a deeper understanding of the principles of servant leadership and how they can empower project teams and achieve better outcomes.

View The Institution as Servant on Amazon

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Read the book's introduction and key chapters on servant leadership principles.
Reflect on how servant leadership can be applied to your own leadership style.

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Review: Adaptive Leadership

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Examine the nuances of adaptive leadership, which is essential for project leaders to successfully navigate changing environments.

View Adaptive Leadership: The Heifetz Collection (3... on Amazon

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Read the book's introduction and first three chapters.
Summarize the key principles of adaptive leadership.
Identify examples of adaptive leadership in your own work experience.

Peer-Led Project Discussions

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Collaborate with peers to discuss real-world project experiences, share insights, and enhance your project leadership skills.

Browse courses on Project Management

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Form a peer group of 3-5 individuals with diverse project experiences.
Select a specific project topic or challenge to discuss in each session.
Take turns presenting project experiences and facilitating discussions.
Provide constructive feedback and share best practices with each other.

Scenario Analysis Drills

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Engage in scenario analysis to enhance your ability to anticipate and respond to potential project challenges effectively.

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Identify a real-world project scenario that presents challenges.
Brainstorm potential risks and uncertainties associated with the scenario.
Develop mitigation strategies for each risk and uncertainty identified.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the mitigation strategies and make necessary adjustments.

Agile Project Management Tutorials

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Enhance your knowledge of agile project management methodologies to effectively lead and manage projects in fast-paced environments.

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Enroll in online tutorials or courses on agile project management.
Follow the tutorials step-by-step and complete the exercises and assignments.
Implement agile practices in your own project work to gain hands-on experience.

Project Leadership Resource Compilation

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Organize and curate valuable resources, tools, and materials related to project leadership to enhance your knowledge and support your learning.

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Gather articles, white papers, case studies, and other resources on project leadership.
Organize the resources into a structured and accessible format, such as a digital library or online repository.
Review and update the compilation regularly to ensure its relevance and currency.

Project Leadership Case Study Analysis

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Analyze a real-world project leadership case study to gain insights into effective and ineffective leadership practices and their impact on project outcomes.

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Identify a project leadership case study that resonates with your interests.
Thoroughly research the case study and gather relevant data.
Analyze the leadership strategies and approaches used in the case study.
Identify lessons learned and best practices that can be applied to your own leadership style.
Develop a written report or presentation summarizing your findings and insights.

Career center

Learners who complete Serving as a Project Leader will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Project Leader

Project Leaders are responsible for the successful completion of projects, leading teams, managing resources, and ensuring project deliverables meet stakeholder expectations. This course is highly relevant to Project Leaders, as it provides insights into how to lead project teams, adapt to agile methodologies, and facilitate project success.

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Project Manager

Project Managers lead teams on projects from ideation to closure, coordinating tasks, resources, and deliverables. They ensure projects stay on track, within budget, and aligned with project goals. This course may be helpful to Project Managers, as it teaches how to facilitate project success through tailored leadership, adapt to agile initiatives, and understand the role of project leaders.

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Program Manager

Program Managers oversee multiple related projects, ensuring they are aligned with organizational goals and that resources are allocated effectively. They also track progress, identify risks, and make adjustments as needed. This course can be useful for Program Managers, as it provides insights into how to lead project teams, adapt to agile methodologies, and facilitate project success.

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Portfolio Manager

Portfolio Managers manage a group of projects or programs, prioritizing initiatives, allocating resources, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. They also track performance, identify risks, and make adjustments as needed. This course may be helpful to Portfolio Managers, as it teaches how to lead project teams, adapt to agile methodologies, and facilitate project success.

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Scrum Master

Scrum Masters facilitate agile project teams, ensuring they follow Scrum principles and practices. They help teams stay organized, focused, and productive. This course can be useful for Scrum Masters, as it provides insights into how to lead agile teams and facilitate project success in an agile environment.

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Project Coordinator

Project Coordinators assist Project Managers in the planning, execution, and closure of projects. They may be responsible for tasks such as scheduling meetings, tracking progress, and preparing reports. This course may be useful for Project Coordinators, as it provides insights into how to support project teams and contribute to project success.

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for the development and success of products, from ideation to launch and beyond. They work with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, prioritize features, and ensure customer satisfaction. This course may be helpful to Product Managers, as it teaches how to lead project teams, adapt to agile methodologies, and facilitate project success.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts gather and analyze business requirements to help organizations improve their processes and systems. They work with stakeholders to understand their needs and develop solutions that meet those needs. This course may be helpful to Business Analysts, as it teaches how to assess project team member skills and attributes, tailor leadership approaches, and adapt to agile methodologies.

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Change Manager

Change Managers help organizations implement and manage change initiatives. They work with stakeholders to assess change impacts, develop change plans, and communicate changes effectively. This course may be helpful to Change Managers, as it teaches how to lead project teams, adapt to agile methodologies, and facilitate project success.

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Consultant

Consultants provide expert advice and guidance to organizations on a variety of topics, including project management, leadership, and organizational change. This course may be helpful to Consultants, as it teaches how to lead project teams, adapt to agile methodologies, and facilitate project success in different organizational contexts.

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Project Engineer

Project Engineers work on the technical aspects of projects, such as design, construction, and testing. They may also be responsible for managing project teams and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. This course may be helpful to Project Engineers, as it teaches how to lead project teams, adapt to agile methodologies, and facilitate project success.

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Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Managers lead projects that involve complex technical components. They may work on projects in areas such as software development, engineering, and manufacturing. This course may be helpful to Technical Project Managers, as it teaches how to lead project teams, adapt to agile methodologies, and facilitate project success.

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IT Project Manager

IT Project Managers lead projects that involve the implementation or upgrade of IT systems. They may work on projects in areas such as software development, networking, and data management. This course may be helpful to IT Project Managers, as it teaches how to lead project teams, adapt to agile methodologies, and facilitate project success.

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Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Managers lead projects that involve the construction or renovation of buildings and other structures. They may be responsible for managing project teams, budgets, and schedules. This course may be helpful to Construction Project Managers, as it teaches how to lead project teams, adapt to agile methodologies, and facilitate project success.

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Operations Manager

Operations Managers oversee the day-to-day operations of organizations. They may be responsible for managing teams, processes, and budgets. This course may be helpful to Operations Managers, as it teaches how to lead project teams, adapt to agile methodologies, and facilitate project success.

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