2025 dates:
May 25, Jun 8, Jun 22, July 6, July 20, Aug 3, Aug 17 (Sundays 2-4pm MT)
$1797 per person or three monthly payments of $650
Project Management by Design for leaders
In this training, we explore the skills and knowledge that today’s higher education leaders need to effectively manage, lead, and sponsor projects within their institutions.
This Course is Best For:
Academic Leaders such as Deans, Associate Deans, and Department Heads: Those responsible for overseeing multiple projects within their schools, colleges, departments or units.
Administrative Unit Directors or Leaders: Those responsible for strategic planning, execution, and oversight of large-scale academic initiatives or research projects.
Executive Leaders: Those who need to align project goals with institutional strategies and drive organizational change through projects.
Course Overview
Over seven modules, participants will explore the intersection of project management and leadership through topics such as aligning project initiatives with strategic goals, effectively managing project resources in constrained environments, and navigating complex organizational landscapes.
This course will introduce leaders to a wide range of strategies that can enhance personal leadership styles, contribute to effective change management, and provide best practices for institution-level transformation.
Course Learning Objectives
Participants who complete this course successfully will be able to:
- Effectively differentiate and navigate the roles of project management and leadership.
- Confidently initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects.
- Build and lead strong project teams with clear roles and responsibilities.
- Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and manage project-related conflicts.
- Apply change management models to guide projects through transitions.
- Manage project resources efficiently, including budgets, time, and team members.
- Execute project leadership logistics, such as drafting project charges and establishing feedback loops, to ensure project success.
What You Get
- Seven 2-hour live sessions
- 220+ page training guide
- 50+ project management topics
- 3 supplementary course texts (included in course price)
- Recommended resources guide
- Course site w/ supplementary materials
- Lifetime access to Prolific online community (with sub-group for your course’s cohort)
- 2 coaching sessions
Dates & Pricing
2025 dates:
May 25, Jun 8, Jun 22, July 6, July 20, Aug 3, Aug 17 (Sundays 2-4pm MT)
$1797 per person or three monthly payments of $650
2025 dates:
May 25, Jun 8, Jun 22, July 6, July 20, Aug 3, Aug 17 (Sundays 2-4pm MT)
$1797 per person or three monthly payments of $650