McCombs School of Business
Texas Executive Education

Leading Effective Project Teams

Title: Leading Effective Project Teams Enroll
DATES: June 17-18, 2010
Early registration is encouraged. Class size is limited.
Questions? Contact Registrar's Office.
DURATION: 2-day program:  8:30 am - 4:30 pm
FACULTY: John A. Daly, Doug Dierking, Janet M. Dukerich
COST: $2450 - Individual Course

$12,900 - Project Management Certificate
The program fee includes materials, lunches and breaks.
Registration is not complete until payment is received.
“Our programs bolster the knowledge and skills of leaders, managers, and employees. They help people improve their work performance and develop creative solutions to critical problems they face. For long-term competitive advantage, organizations must invest in their best people through programs like those offered in Executive Education.”
John Daly, PhD., Liddell Professor of Communication, TCB Professor of Management, University Distinguished Teaching Professor

Project Management Core Courses:

Project Management Electives:


Objective

To lead a diverse team of people towards a common goal in the face of significant risk and uncertainty. The participant will be able to set up and lead high-performance teams effectively, even within organizational structures where influence, rather than direct authority, is the primary control mechanism. Complex interfaces are carefully managed using a decision-making process that draws upon a number of effective communication tools.

 

TOPICS

Organizing and Leading the Team

  • Establishing the team
  • Building cohesion and consensus
  • Motivating and goal setting
  • Geographic/cultural diversity

Effective Communication

  • Getting your message across
  • Building engagement & loyalty through communication
  • Influencing others
  • Crisis management

Complex Decision-Making

  • Making tough decisions
  • Creativity
  • Effective decision processes
  • Managing within the matrix

Managing Complex Interfaces

  • Delegating responsibility
  • Developing talent and giving feedback
  • Leading technical minds
  • Handling weak performance
  • Managing from afar

Continuing Education Units

Participants earn 1.4 continuing education units (CEUs). Course may be applied toward Project Management Certificate.