Course overview
Effective project leadership involves more than having a good project plan and telling people what to do. It involves effectively engaging with your team to provide them with the resources and the environment to care about and deliver the project results. You will analyse different models of leadership, which attempt to explain how some leaders are successful, and their characteristics. Students will consider how their own personality style affects the way they work with others and in teams. Interpersonal awareness, skilful communication and relationship building are key skills to building and guiding a high performing team. Good leaders are aware of the context of their project leadership in their organisation, cultural differences and internal organisational dynamics, which can affect performance. We explore how people management systems within organisations structure the way leaders can manage and influence staff to achieve project outcomes within legal and ethical requirements. This interactive course combines theory with practical experience.
- Foundation of Project Leadership
- Personal and Interpersonal Leadership Practice
- Leading Projects within Organisational and Ethical Context
Course learning outcomes
- Evaluate and apply advanced leadership theories with particular reference to project teams within an organisation
- Apply advanced leadership theories to recognise their personal work and interpersonal styles and how they impact on the project team and sponsors and identifying areas for their personal professional development
- Demonstrate high level competence in interpersonal relations to effectively communicate with and influence their colleagues within formal settings
- Synthesise deep knowledge of relevant theories, governance processes, and ethical responsibilities to address contemporary leadership issues within organisations
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Group 1
Class number 63652
Section WS04
Size 40
Available 40
Class number 63653
Section WS03
Size 40
Available 32
Class number 63655
Section WS01
Size 50
Available 46
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Group 1
Class number 28572
Section WS06
Size 50
Available 38
Class number 28574
Section WS04
Size 40
Available 35
Class number 28576
Section WS02
Size 40
Available 0
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