Executive Master in Strategic Finance and Business Leadership

Course Title:  Project Leadership - Leadership Tools

Course ID:   261005 0101 285ESH

Course Dates :          05/10/2026            Course Duration :   5   Studying Day/s  Course Location: London,   United Kingdom

Language:  Bilingual

Course Category:  Professional and CPD Training Programs

Course Category:          Change & Transformation Management Leadership & Management Development Operational Excellence Project & Programme Management Strategic Management 

Course Certified By:

  ESHub CPD & LondonUni - Executive Management Training


* Professional Training and CPD Programs
Leading to:
Executive Diploma Certificate
Leading to:
Executive Mini Masters Certificate
Leading to
Executive Masters Certificate

Certification Will Be Issued:  From London, United Kingdom


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Course outlines

Course

 Project Leadership - Leadership Tools

Outlines

Executive Master in Strategic Finance and Business Leadership

Course Information

Introduction

This five-day course teaches practical leadership tools for running projects and leading teams. You will practice methods for clearer decision-making, tighter stakeholder alignment, and predictable delivery. The work is grounded in real project scenarios and hands-on exercises. The focus is on leading through influence, managing risk, and keeping projects moving under limited time and budget.

Objectives

By the end of the course participants will be able to:
- Lead structured project kickoffs that align scope, roles, and success criteria.
- Use situational leadership to match style with team capability and task complexity.
- Apply decision and escalation frameworks to resolve issues and prevent rework.
- Run focused status, risk, and dependency reviews that produce clear next actions.
- Coach team members and deliver feedback that improves performance and collaboration.

Who Should Attend?

• Project Managers responsible for single projects
• Program Managers overseeing multiple related projects
• Delivery Managers and Service Delivery Leads
• Product Owners accountable for roadmap delivery
• Senior Business Analysts or Project Leads transitioning into leadership roles

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.

Course Outlines

Week 1
Day 1

Project Leadership Fundamentals
- Understanding the role of leadership in project delivery
- Identifying key behaviours of effective project leaders
- Leading teams through project challenges

Project Kickoff Leadership
- Structuring effective project kickoffs
- Aligning scope, roles and success criteria
- Establishing team expectations

Leadership Influence in Projects
- Leading without direct authority
- Building trust with project teams
- Influencing stakeholders effectively

Day 2

Situational Leadership
- Understanding different leadership styles
- Matching leadership approaches with team capability
- Adapting leadership methods to project situations

Team Performance Management
- Supporting team collaboration
- Improving team accountability
- Managing team performance challenges

Coaching and Feedback
- Applying coaching techniques
- Delivering effective feedback
- Supporting team member development

Day 3

Project Decision-Making
- Applying structured decision-making approaches
- Evaluating project options
- Improving decision quality

Escalation Management
- Identifying when escalation is required
- Applying escalation frameworks
- Resolving issues efficiently

Risk and Issue Leadership
- Leading project risk discussions
- Supporting proactive issue management
- Maintaining project momentum

Day 4

Project Review Meetings
- Running focused project status reviews
- Reviewing progress and challenges
- Creating clear next actions

Dependency Management
- Identifying project dependencies
- Coordinating cross-team activities
- Reducing delivery risks

Stakeholder Alignment
- Maintaining stakeholder engagement
- Managing expectations
- Supporting project alignment

Day 5

Leading Project Delivery
- Applying leadership tools in project scenarios
- Strengthening project leadership capability
- Improving delivery confidence

Building Leadership Practices
- Establishing repeatable leadership routines
- Supporting continuous improvement
- Developing effective project leadership habits

Review and Action Planning
- Reviewing project leadership tools and frameworks
- Preparing a personal implementation or development plan
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning