This 5-day advanced workshop is designed to help you master the art of project leadership, implement cutting-edge methodologies, and develop the skills needed to manage project portfolios and programs across industries.

This course dives deep into high-level decision-making, advanced performance metrics, and risk management techniques to help you become a strategic leader who can tackle any project challenge. Learn how to navigate organizational changes, embed sustainability into project planning, and adapt your leadership style to different project complexities and team dynamics. Whether you’re managing interconnected projects under a program or overseeing multiple portfolios, this course will give you the tools to lead with authority and deliver impactful results.

Who Should Attend?

• Senior Project Managers or Program Managers handling large-scale, complex projects.
• Project Portfolio Managers overseeing multiple projects across business units.
• Professionals with 5+ years of experience in project management or leadership roles.
• Leaders looking to enhance their strategic decision-making, crisis management, and organizational change management skills.

What Does It Take to Lead Complex, Large-Scale Projects Successfully?

Leading advanced projects and programs requires a strategic mindset, resilience in crisis situations, and the ability to inspire and guide cross-functional teams.

In essence, a professional-level project leader is a strategic thinker, a crisis mitigator, and an adaptive leader who can handle complexity, uncertainty, and change while delivering long-term value to the organization.

It means mastering:

• High-level leadership skills to make strategic decisions, influence key stakeholders, and navigate complex organizational dynamics.
• Advanced project methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid approaches, to manage diverse project types effectively.
• Project performance management using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Earned Value Management (EVM) to track project success.
• Portfolio and program management to balance multiple projects, optimize resources, and achieve strategic business goals.
• Crisis and change management skills to turn around failing projects and manage large-scale organizational changes.
• Sustainability and ESG integration to ensure projects align with environmental, social, and governance priorities.

Module 1: Project Leadership

Develop high-level leadership skills for strategic decision-making, influencing stakeholders, and leading cross-functional teams.

• Explore leadership techniques for complex, large-scale projects.
• Learn how to navigate organizational politics and secure stakeholder buy-in.
• Apply strategic decision-making frameworks to complex project environments.

Module 2: Project Management Methods (Classic, Agile, Hybrid)

Dive into advanced project management methodologies and choose the right approach for different project types.

• Understand the strengths and limitations of Waterfall, Scrum, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies.
• Learn how to tailor your project management approach based on project complexity.
• Explore best practices for implementing hybrid frameworks in diverse project environments.

Module 3: Approvals and Decision Quality

Master structured decision-making processes to ensure high decision quality and stakeholder buy-in.

• Develop a decision-making framework for complex projects.
• Learn how to gain stakeholder approvals for critical project milestones.
• Explore techniques to ensure consistent, high-quality decisions across your projects.

Module 4: Project Performance Management

Use advanced performance metrics like KPIs and EVM to track and optimize project performance.

• Learn how to set and track Key Performance Indicators to measure project success.
• Explore Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques for tracking project progress and performance.
• Use data-driven insights to make informed project decisions.

Module 5: Project Portfolio Management

Manage multiple projects within a portfolio to balance resources, risks, and maximize strategic value.

• Understand the principles of project portfolio management.
• Learn how to prioritize projects within a portfolio based on strategic objectives.
• Develop skills to balance resources and risks across multiple projects.

Module 6: Program Management

Oversee interconnected projects within a program and achieve strategic business objectives beyond individual project goals.

• Learn how to define and manage programs effectively.
• Explore techniques for coordinating multiple projects to achieve business-wide objectives.
• Develop skills to align program goals with organizational strategy.

Module 7: Project Management Capability Development

Build organizational project management capability through coaching, mentoring, and developing PMOs.

• Learn how to establish and enhance PMOs (Project Management Offices).
• Develop skills to coach and mentor project managers within your organization.
• Explore techniques for building a culture of continuous project management improvement.

Module 8: Project Crisis and Change Management

Master crisis management techniques to handle project crises and turn around failing projects.

• Learn how to identify early warning signs of project failure.
• Develop crisis management plans to address critical project issues.
• Explore change management models like ADKAR to manage large-scale organizational changes.

Module 9: Sustainability and ESG in Project Management

Embed Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into project planning and execution.

• Understand the importance of sustainability in project management.
• Learn how to incorporate ESG factors into project objectives.
• Explore best practices for delivering sustainable, responsible projects.

Module 10: Advanced Risk Management

Apply quantitative risk analysis techniques for data-driven risk mitigation.

• Learn how to conduct Monte Carlo simulations and decision tree analysis.
• Explore techniques for identifying and quantifying project risks.
• Develop contingency plans for high-risk scenarios.

Module 11: Leadership Styles in Complex Projects

Adapt your leadership style to different project complexities, team dynamics, and methodologies.

• Explore different leadership styles and when to use them.
• Learn how to lead Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid teams effectively.
• Develop skills to adjust your leadership approach based on project needs.

Module 12: Advanced Change Management

Implement advanced strategies for guiding organizations through complex changes.

• Develop comprehensive communication plans for change initiatives.
• Learn techniques for resistance management to overcome barriers to change.
• Conduct change readiness assessments to ensure successful transformations.

We have a proven track record of delivering results beyond expectations and our training are delivered by International facilitators with 20+ years of corporate experience. 

Our training program employs a variety of training methods and techniques, such as: 

✓   Hands-on activities, real-life case studies, group discussions, and group work using structured models 

✓   Effective, practical, and immediately applicable business solutions 

✓   Highly interactive, inspiring, challenging, and energetic learning environment 

✓   110% tailor-made training & achieve goals with personalized expertise 

✓   Learning beyond awareness which drives real-life application of key learnings

✓   90-10 Smart Action Rule: Learning by doing with effective and smart actions

Upon successful completion of the training program, participants will receive a European certification.

Grab this opportunity now to unlock your full leadership potential. Register now for our comprehensive Time Management Skills training program and start your transformation today.