Team Building and Leadership in Project Management
In this course, you’ll discover the essentials of project management success through effective team development and leadership. Learn to identify key team stages, build strong teams, and adapt leadership styles for various projects. Whether you're new to project management or an experienced professional, this course offers indispensable knowledge for achieving project excellence.
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In this course, you’ll discover the essentials of project management success through effective team development and leadership. Learn to identify key team stages, build strong teams, and adapt leadership styles for various projects. Whether you're new to project management or an experienced professional, this course offers indispensable knowledge for achieving project excellence.
In this course, you’ll discover the essentials of project management success through effective team development and leadership. Learn to identify key team stages, build strong teams, and adapt leadership styles for various projects. Whether you're new to project management or an experienced professional, this course offers indispensable knowledge for achieving project excellence.
After completing this course, you’ll be able to:
• Identify the stages of team development.
• Discuss the importance of effective team building and leadership to ensure project objectives are
met.
• Discuss different leadership styles relevant to Project Management
This is a great way to prepare for the industry-recognized PMI® Authorized PMP® Exam, a global standard in project management certification.
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Introduction to Team Building and Leadership
This module provides a comprehensive exploration of PMP key concpets. You will delve into team dynamics and leadership development, applying best practices, and practical applications of these concepts. From understanding core concepts to hands-on activities, you will gain the expertise needed for effective project leadership and team building.
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Create a comprehensive project management resource library
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Organize your course materials, notes, and external resources into a cohesive library. This will provide easy access to essential information throughout your project management journey.
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Gather and sort course materials and notes.
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Identify and bookmark relevant online resources.
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Create a filing system for easy retrieval.
Review project management fundamentals
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Brush up on the core concepts of project management to ensure a strong foundation for understanding the advanced topics covered in the course.
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Project Management
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Review key project management terms and concepts.
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Identify the different phases of a project lifecycle.
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Understand the roles and responsibilities of project managers.
Explore team dynamics and development
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Enhance your understanding of team dynamics and how they evolve over time. This will help you effectively manage and lead teams in practical project scenarios.
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Team Dynamics
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Identify the different stages of team development.
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Explore techniques for conflict resolution and team building.
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Volunteer as a project assistant
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Gain hands-on experience in project management by volunteering as an assistant. This will provide practical insights and allow you to contribute to real-world projects.
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Identify volunteer opportunities at local organizations or non-profits.
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Contact organizations and express your interest in volunteering.
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Assist project managers with tasks such as planning, coordination, and evaluation.
Develop a project management plan
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Create a comprehensive project management plan that outlines the project's goals, scope, budget, timeline, and risks. This will serve as a roadmap for successful project execution.
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Project Management Plan
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Define project objectives and deliverables.
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Develop a project schedule and budget.
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Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Read 'The Effective Manager' by Peter Drucker
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Gain insights into the essential qualities and responsibilities of an effective leader, which will enhance your ability to inspire and guide project teams.
View
Hbr's 10 Must Reads for New Managers Collection
on Amazon
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Summarize Drucker's principles for effective leadership.
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Apply key concepts to your own leadership style.
Participate in a team-based project simulation
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Collaborate with peers to simulate a real-world project environment. This will provide practical experience in team dynamics, decision-making, and problem-solving.
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Teamwork
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Form a team and assign roles.
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Develop a project plan and execute tasks.
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Reflect on team performance and identify areas for improvement.
Contribute to an open-source project management tool
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Contribute to the development of an open-source project management tool. This will enhance your technical skills and provide valuable experience in the practical applications of project management.
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Open Source
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Identify a suitable open-source project.
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Review the project's codebase and identify areas for improvement.
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Submit a pull request with your proposed changes.
Create a comprehensive project management resource library
Show steps
Organize your course materials, notes, and external resources into a cohesive library. This will provide easy access to essential information throughout your project management journey.
Show steps
- Gather and sort course materials and notes.
- Identify and bookmark relevant online resources.
- Create a filing system for easy retrieval.
Review project management fundamentals
Show steps
Brush up on the core concepts of project management to ensure a strong foundation for understanding the advanced topics covered in the course.
Browse courses on
Project Management
Show steps
- Review key project management terms and concepts.
- Identify the different phases of a project lifecycle.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of project managers.
Explore team dynamics and development
Show steps
Enhance your understanding of team dynamics and how they evolve over time. This will help you effectively manage and lead teams in practical project scenarios.
Browse courses on
Team Dynamics
Show steps
- Identify the different stages of team development.
- Explore techniques for conflict resolution and team building.
Volunteer as a project assistant
Show steps
Gain hands-on experience in project management by volunteering as an assistant. This will provide practical insights and allow you to contribute to real-world projects.
Show steps
- Identify volunteer opportunities at local organizations or non-profits.
- Contact organizations and express your interest in volunteering.
- Assist project managers with tasks such as planning, coordination, and evaluation.
Develop a project management plan
Show steps
Create a comprehensive project management plan that outlines the project's goals, scope, budget, timeline, and risks. This will serve as a roadmap for successful project execution.
Browse courses on
Project Management Plan
Show steps
- Define project objectives and deliverables.
- Develop a project schedule and budget.
- Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Read 'The Effective Manager' by Peter Drucker
Show steps
Gain insights into the essential qualities and responsibilities of an effective leader, which will enhance your ability to inspire and guide project teams.
View
Hbr's 10 Must Reads for New Managers Collection
on Amazon
Show steps
- Summarize Drucker's principles for effective leadership.
- Apply key concepts to your own leadership style.
Participate in a team-based project simulation
Show steps
Collaborate with peers to simulate a real-world project environment. This will provide practical experience in team dynamics, decision-making, and problem-solving.
Browse courses on
Teamwork
Show steps
- Form a team and assign roles.
- Develop a project plan and execute tasks.
- Reflect on team performance and identify areas for improvement.
Contribute to an open-source project management tool
Show steps
Contribute to the development of an open-source project management tool. This will enhance your technical skills and provide valuable experience in the practical applications of project management.
Browse courses on
Open Source
Show steps
- Identify a suitable open-source project.
- Review the project's codebase and identify areas for improvement.
- Submit a pull request with your proposed changes.
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