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Project Governance and Leadership

Introduces the fundamentals of project governance and leadership, focusing on clear roles, decision-making structures, and effective stakeholder communication to support successful project delivery.

Subjects

  • Principles of Project Governance
  • Governance Structures, Roles & Responsibilities
  • Decision-Making Processes & Escalation Paths
  • Leadership Theories & Styles in Projects
  • Ethics, Integrity & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Key Topics

  • Governance frameworks (APM, PMI, PRINCE2 perspectives)
  • Board, sponsor, steering group and project manager accountabilities
  • Governance vs. management – how they interact in project environments
  • Assurance mechanisms: audits, reviews, reporting lines
  • Leadership approaches: situational, transformational, servant leadership
  • Ethics, diversity, inclusion and codes of conduct in governance

Learning Outcomes

  • Define and apply governance frameworks to ensure accountability and transparency.
  • Establish clear roles, responsibilities and decision-making structures in projects.
  • Apply appropriate leadership styles to motivate and guide teams effectively.
  • Uphold ethical standards and embed CSR and inclusivity in project governance.
  • Influence and manage stakeholder relationships to achieve project objectives.
  • Apply conflict management and negotiation techniques in governance contexts.

KSBs

Knowledge
  • The differences between projects and business as usual
  • The importance of alignment between project and organisational objectives
  • The interdependencies between project, programme, and portfolio management
  • Techniques to understand the project context (PESTLE, SWOT, VUCA)
  • The need and benefit of project governance structures and processes
  • The differences and benefits between functional, matrix, and project structures
  • Different roles and responsibilities within a project environment
  • The differences and benefits of linear, iterative, and hybrid life cycle approaches
  • Importance, content, and purpose of a business case
  • Approaches to the maintenance of a business case and management of benefits
  • The purpose, format, and significance of the project management plan
  • The identification, analysis, and management of stakeholders
  • Communication techniques and approaches to engage stakeholders
  • Techniques for managing conflict and negotiation
  • Techniques for working collaboratively within teams and with stakeholders
  • Relevant regulations and legislation such as data protection
  • Ethical and inclusive project management practices
  • Manage and engage with stakeholders
  • Influence and negotiate with others to create positive outcomes
  • Resolve conflict with stakeholders within limits of responsibility
  • Adapt communications to different stakeholders
  • Communicate and support the project vision to ensure buy-in
  • Collate and analyse information to support negotiations
  • Review and provide feedback on a project business case
  • Evaluate an integrated project management plan and recommend improvements
  • Provide underpinning data to support written submissions through governance
  • Apply relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and ethical guidance
  • Operates professionally with integrity and confidentiality
  • Has accountability and ownership of tasks and workload
  • Works collaboratively and builds strong relationships

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