2025 dates:
Sept 7, Sept 21, Oct 5, Oct 19, Nov 2, Nov 16, Dec 7 (Sundays 2-4pm MT)
$1497 per person or three monthly payments of $550
$6,000 for 5 people if sending a team
Project Management by Design for teams
In this training, higher education professionals who are managing projects in collaborative environments are provided with the essential skills and knowledge to support their teams.
This Course is Best For:
Cross-Functional Teams: Teams consisting of members from different disciplines or departments collaborating on academic projects.
Research Teams: Groups working on collaborative research projects that require effective project coordination and communication.
Academic Program Managers: Professionals managing academic programs or courses that involve complex project coordination and implementation.
Administrative Teams: Teams within higher education institutions responsible for implementing and managing administrative projects, such as IT projects, facility upgrades, etc.
Course Overview
Participants will engage in discussions on fostering collaborative planning, the dynamics of effective teamwork, and how best to encourage team resilience and adaptability when engaging in complex and challenging projects.
This course emphasizes effective communication, creating team cohesion, and conflict resolution strategies essential for effective teamwork. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to manage and lead complex projects, while supporting team members along the way.
Course Learning Objectives
Participants who complete this course successfully will be able to:
- Effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects, ensuring alignment with organizational and team goals.
- Define project scopes, create project charters, and develop comprehensive project schedules and task lists to guide effective teamwork.
- Navigate the stages of team development while fostering psychological safety and facilitating inclusive decision-making.
- Nurture team alignment and build a positive team culture that values diversity, promotes effective communication and collaboration, and encourages continuous learning and creative problem-solving.
- Manage and resolve conflicts constructively, provide constructive feedback, and model self-care to sustain team morale and productivity.
- Differentiate between management and leadership roles, and apply strengths-based management strategies.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and make agile resource adjustments when needed.
- Assess team and project needs to select appropriate project management tools and technologies that enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.
What You Get
- Seven 2-hour live sessions
- 200+ page training guide
- 50+ project management topics
- 2 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)
- 1 coaching session
Dates & Pricing
2025 dates:
Sept 7, Sept 21, Oct 5, Oct 19, Nov 2, Nov 16, Dec 7 (Sundays 2-4pm MT)
$1497 per person or three monthly payments of $550
$6,000 for 5 people if sending a team
2025 dates:
Sept 7, Sept 21, Oct 5, Oct 19, Nov 2, Nov 16, Dec 7 (Sundays 2-4pm MT)
$1497 per person or three monthly payments of $550
$6,000 for 5 people if sending a team
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