The Authority of the Project Manager

Managing a project is more about managing people than technical expertise. All too frequently individuals find themselves in the role of the project manager because of their understanding or experience in a specific discipline, but lack the management skills and authority required to motivate and drive the individuals that make up the project team.

Course Objectifs:

• Understand and apply the basic management skills of the Project Manager
• Understand how to leverage influence irrespective of hierarchy and status
• Understand the methods of non-hierarchical management

Target audience:

Project Managers, Senior Management, Project Staff, PMO staff

Approach and Contents:

Interactive 4 day workshop, case studies and practical exercises,
Kick-off and follow-up sessions with line managers

• Construction de l’autorité non-hiérarchique
• Construction of non-hierarchical authority
• The role and status of the manager
• Training and integration of the project team
• Preparation and animation or co-animation of meetings
• Project kick-off meetings
• Establishing the "rules of the game"
• The project post-mortem
• Interview and instruction non-hierarchic