Course Information

Introduction

This 35-day Project Leadership Executive Mini Master develops advanced knowledge and practical skills required to lead projects effectively, influence stakeholders and achieve successful project outcomes.

The program focuses on leadership tools, stakeholder engagement, advanced reporting, project communication, change requests and project strategy. Participants will learn how to lead project teams, manage stakeholder expectations, communicate effectively, control project changes and align project activities with strategic objectives.

Through practical frameworks, project leadership models, case studies and applied projects, participants will develop the ability to lead complex projects, improve decision-making and create stronger project delivery capabilities.

The final five days are dedicated to a thesis project, where participants apply the project leadership concepts and tools learned throughout the Mini Master to analyze a real organizational project leadership challenge and develop a structured improvement plan.

Objectives

By the end of this Executive Mini Master, participants will be able to:

1. Apply project leadership tools to guide teams, improve performance and support successful project delivery.

2. Develop stakeholder engagement approaches that improve collaboration, alignment and project support.

3. Apply advanced reporting methods to monitor project performance and support effective decision-making.

4. Use communication strategies to manage project information, expectations and relationships effectively.

5. Manage project change requests through structured evaluation and control approaches.

6. Align project decisions and activities with broader organizational strategy and objectives.

7. Complete a practical thesis project that applies project leadership concepts, tools and frameworks to an organizational project challenge and presents an improvement plan.

Who Should Attend?

This Executive Mini Master is designed for:

1. Project managers and senior project professionals responsible for leading complex projects.

2. Program managers and business leaders managing strategic initiatives and organizational projects.

3. Project team leaders responsible for coordinating people, decisions and project outcomes.

4. Engineers, consultants and professionals involved in project leadership roles.

5. Professionals seeking to strengthen their project leadership, stakeholder management and strategic execution capabilities.

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.

Part 2 / 7

Understanding Project Stakeholders

- Exploring the role of stakeholders in project success.
- Identifying stakeholder needs, expectations and influence.
- Understanding the impact of stakeholder relationships on projects.


Developing Stakeholder Engagement Strategies

- Applying methods to analyze and prioritize stakeholders.
- Creating engagement approaches based on stakeholder requirements.
- Improving stakeholder support and project alignment.


Managing Stakeholder Relationships

- Building trust and effective communication with stakeholders.
- Handling stakeholder concerns and competing interests.
- Maintaining positive relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Part 3 / 7

Understanding Advanced Project Reporting

- Exploring the role of reporting in project leadership and control.
- Understanding information requirements for different stakeholders.
- Identifying key elements of effective project reports.


Developing Performance Reports

- Analyzing project data to communicate progress and performance.
- Presenting project status, risks and decisions clearly.
- Supporting leadership decisions through accurate reporting.


Using Reports for Strategic Decisions

- Identifying trends and performance gaps through reporting.
- Supporting corrective actions and project improvements.
- Improving project visibility and governance.

Part 4 / 7

Understanding Project Communication Strategy

- Exploring the importance of communication in project leadership.
- Understanding communication needs across project stakeholders.
- Identifying barriers that affect project information flow.


Managing Project Communication

- Developing communication plans for project environments.
- Adapting communication approaches for different audiences.
- Improving clarity, consistency and engagement.


Communicating During Challenges

- Managing communication during issues, conflicts and uncertainty.
- Supporting transparency and stakeholder confidence.
- Maintaining effective communication throughout project changes.

Part 5 / 7

Understanding Project Changes

- Exploring the causes and impact of changes during projects.
- Understanding the importance of structured change management.
- Identifying risks associated with uncontrolled changes.


Evaluating Change Requests

- Assessing the impact of proposed changes on scope, time and cost.
- Reviewing change requests through structured evaluation methods.
- Supporting informed project decisions.


Managing Approved Changes

- Implementing approved changes effectively.
- Updating project plans and stakeholder communication.
- Monitoring change impact on project outcomes.

Part 6 / 7

Understanding Strategic Project Leadership

- Exploring the relationship between projects and organizational strategy.
- Understanding how projects contribute to business objectives.
- Identifying strategic factors that influence project success.


Aligning Projects with Strategy

- Evaluating project priorities and strategic value.
- Supporting decisions based on organizational objectives.
- Improving alignment between project outcomes and business needs.


Building Strategic Project Capabilities

- Developing approaches for managing complex projects.
- Strengthening project governance and decision-making.
- Creating sustainable project leadership practices.

Part 7 / 7 Executive Mini Masters Thesis

Project Leadership Improvement Thesis

Day 31: Thesis Definition and Planning

- Identify an organizational project leadership challenge related to the topics covered during the Mini Master.
- Define the thesis problem statement, objectives and expected outcomes.
- Establish the scope, methodology and approach for the thesis project.


Day 32: Research and Project Leadership Analysis

- Collect relevant information about the selected project leadership challenge.
- Apply leadership tools, stakeholder engagement, advanced reporting, communication, change requests and project strategy frameworks learned during the program.
- Analyze current project leadership practices, gaps and improvement opportunities.


Day 33: Developing Project Leadership Solutions

- Develop recommendations to improve project leadership effectiveness.
- Create an implementation roadmap with actions and responsibilities.
- Define measures to evaluate project leadership improvement outcomes.


Day 34: Thesis Writing and Final Review

- Structure the thesis document using a professional format.
- Review analysis, recommendations and project leadership improvement approach.
- Prepare the executive summary and final presentation materials.


Day 35: Thesis Presentation and Evaluation

- Present the completed project leadership improvement thesis project.
- Receive feedback and evaluation on the proposed solutions.
- Finalize practical actions for applying project leadership improvements within the organization.