Executive Project Leadership Skills 2 Days Training in Kansas City, MO

Applied Project Leadership Practices 2 Days Training by Skelora Edu Tech develops leadership and project management skills.
About this Event

Duration 

1 Day (10 Executive Education Credits) 
8 Executive Education Credits from the Instructor-Led Training Session 1 Executive Education Credit from the Pre-Training Workbook (Project Leadership Assessment & Readiness) 
1 Executive Education Credit from the Post-Training Resource Pack (Project Leadership Implementation & Performance Toolkit) 

Mode 

Instructor-Led Virtual Live (ILVL) / In-Person Classroom / Corporate In-House Training

Course Overview 

Successful projects depend not only on sound planning but also on effective leadership. Project leaders today must inspire teams, manage stakeholders, navigate uncertainty, resolve conflicts, make informed decisions, and ensure projects are delivered on time while maintaining quality and business value. Modern project environments require leaders who can balance technical execution with people leadership and strategic alignment. 

Applied Project Leadership Practices is a practical, hands-on program designed to strengthen the leadership capabilities required to successfully lead projects across industries. Participants will learn proven approaches to leading project teams, managing stakeholders, driving collaboration, handling risks, making effective decisions, and maintaining project momentum from initiation through completion. 

Through interactive simulations, real-world project scenarios, leadership exercises, team discussions, case studies, and implementation planning, participants will develop practical leadership skills that enhance project performance and organizational success. 

By the end of the program, participants will develop a Project Leadership Blueprint and a 90-Day Project Leadership Action Plan to improve project delivery, stakeholder confidence, and team performance.

Why Join This Course? 

• Strengthen practical project leadership capabilities 

• Improve project team collaboration 

• Lead projects with greater confidence 

• Enhance stakeholder communication 

• Improve project decision-making 

• Manage project risks proactively 

• Build high-performing project teams 

• Increase project delivery effectiveness 

• Strengthen leadership during project change 

• Recognition – Certificate of Completion + 10 Executive Education Credits (EEC) Learning Objectives 

Participants will be able to: 

• Apply effective project leadership principles 

• Lead project teams through the project lifecycle 

• Improve stakeholder engagement 

• Strengthen communication across project teams 

• Make informed project decisions 

• Manage project risks and challenges 

• Resolve conflicts constructively 

• Improve accountability and team performance 

• Strengthen project governance practices 

• Develop a sustainable project leadership approach

Training Methodology 

The workshop combines practical learning with immediate workplace application through: • Interactive facilitator-led discussions 

• Project leadership simulations 

• Case studies 

• Team exercises 

• Stakeholder communication workshops 

• Leadership self-assessments 

• Group problem-solving activities 

• Personal action planning 

Key Benefits 

Participants will gain: 

• Stronger project leadership confidence 

• Improved stakeholder engagement 

• Better communication skills 

• Enhanced project decision-making 

• Stronger team leadership

• Improved conflict resolution 

• Better project execution 

• Increased accountability 

• Higher-performing project teams 

• Sustainable leadership practices 

Target Audience 

• Project Managers 

• Project Coordinators 

• Team Leaders 

• Program Managers 

• Department Managers 

• Functional Managers 

• Operations Managers 

• Business Analysts 

• PMO Professionals 

• Professionals responsible for leading projects or project teams 

Certification

Participants who successfully complete the program will receive the Skelora Edu Tech Certificate of Completion along with 10 Executive Education Credits (EEC). 

Trainer Profile 

Delivered by experienced Project Management Professionals (PMPs), Program Directors, PMO Leaders, Executive Project Consultants, Organizational Development Specialists, Agile Coaches, Leadership Trainers, and Business Transformation Experts with extensive experience in project leadership, stakeholder management, organizational change, and project delivery. 

Note 

The Pre-Training Workbook (1 Executive Education Credit) and Post-Training Resource Pack (1 Executive Education Credit) are integral components of this learning journey, enabling participants to strengthen leadership capabilities, improve project execution, build high performing teams, and successfully deliver projects that create measurable business value.

Agenda
Pre-Training Workbook (1 Executive Education Credit)

Info: Participants will complete a structured Project Leadership Assessment & Readiness Workbook before attending the workshop.
The workbook includes leadership style assessments, project management reflections, stakeholder mapping exercises, communication evaluations, project risk analysis, decision making scenarios, leadership self-assessments, and personal development planning. Participants will identify their leadership strengths, project challenges, and areas for improvement before the live session.

Training Day Structure – 8 Modules (8 Hours, 8 Executive Education Credits)
Module 1: Foundations of Project Leadership

Info: Develop the mindset and responsibilities of an effective project leader. • Leadership vs. project management
• Roles and responsibilities
• Leadership mindset
• Project success factors

Module 2: Building High-Performing Project Teams

Info: Create motivated, collaborative, and accountable project teams.
• Team development
• Delegation techniques
• Motivation strategies
• Building accountability

Module 3: Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Info: Strengthen relationships with project sponsors, clients, and stakeholders. • Stakeholder analysis
• Communication planning
• Managing expectations
• Executive reporting

Module 4: Decision-Making & Problem Solving

Info: Lead projects confidently through complex decisions.
• Decision-making frameworks
• Critical thinking
• Prioritization
• Project problem-solving

Module 5: Project Risk & Change Leadership

Info: Lead teams effectively through uncertainty and organizational change. • Risk identification
• Risk response planning
• Leading change
• Managing resistance

Module 6: Conflict Resolution & Team Collaboration

Info: Strengthen relationships while managing project conflicts professionally. • Conflict resolution techniques
• Negotiation skills
• Collaborative leadership
• Building trust

Module 7: Project Execution & Performance Leadership

Info: Drive accountability and improve project outcomes.
• Performance monitoring
• KPI tracking
• Continuous improvement
• Lessons learned

Module 8: Toolkit – Project Leadership Blueprint

Info: Transform learning into practical workplace application.
• Leadership capability assessment
• Project leadership roadmap
• Team performance planner
• 90-Day Project Leadership Action Plan

Post-Training Resource Pack (1 Executive Education Credit)

Info: Participants will receive a comprehensive implementation toolkit to reinforce project leadership skills.
The resource pack includes a 90-Day Project Leadership Challenge, Stakeholder Engagement Planner, Project Risk Checklist, Leadership Reflection Journal, Team Performance Tracker, Decision-Making Guide, Conflict Resolution Toolkit, Project Lessons Learned Template, and a personalized Project Leadership Blueprint.