Execution Leadership Skills (LS-ELS)

This course covers the essentials for effectively organizing and leading projects. Execution Leadership Skills will help you gain a level of understanding on how to operate across hierarchical lines without authority, and how to work a network to deliver projects on time. In contrast to the traditional definition where a project is a series of actions toward an end-result with a start and a finish, this course focuses on project management from a leadership stand point. From a leadership perspective, a project is a charter to lead a network of people to deliver a specific end-result on time.

This 4-day instructor led course is intended to develop leaders in technical, line and middle manager positions. You will gain an understanding of the factors that influence project leadership success and learn project management tools to execute a project on-time and within budget. You will also learn to apply the art and science of critical thinking to break complex situations into specific actionable steps, and to effectively present and advocate your logic.

1. Project Leadership (2 days)

• Learn and apply the art and science of how to organize and lead projects – leading a network of people to deliver a specific end-result on time.
• Understand the factors that influence project leadership success – includes an individual assessment in 3 areas:
  • Preparing
  • Influencing
  • Delivering results
• Recognize which project management tools to use when you:
  • Charter a project
  • Develop a plan
  • Negotiate a commitments
  • Manage a project

2. Critical Thinking Skills (2 days)

• Learn and apply the art and science of critical thinking to break complex situations into specific actionable next steps
• Understand the factors that influence listening success – includes an individual assessment in 4 areas:
  • Priority setting
  • Decision-making
  • Problem-solving
  • Contingency-planning
• Recognize which listening tools to use during:
  • Situation analysis
  • Decision analysis
  • Problem analysis
  • Contingency Planning