Project Management: Applied Soft Skills for Managers

Project Management: Applied Soft Skills for Managers, available at $44.99, has an average rating of 4.84, with 49 lectures, based on 22 reviews, and has 266 subscribers.

You will learn about Master eight practical areas to make your projects run smoothly and on plan Assertiveness: the exact words to calmly secure the outcome you want Influencing: getting difficult stakeholders aligned with your goals Customer care: leaving your boss or client thrilled with your work Selling: practical tools for dealing with clients Negotiation: get great deals from suppliers and avoid clients eroding your profit Leadership: have a united and motivated team behind you Communication: running highly effective meetings Self improvement: balancing workload, stress, procrastination and time management This course is ideal for individuals who are Aspiring Project Managers: Individuals preparing to enter the field of project management. or Current Project Managers: Professionals seeking to enhance their soft skills for better project outcomes. or Team Leaders: Leaders looking to improve team dynamics and leadership effectiveness. or Corporate Employees: Employees aiming to advance their careers through improved interpersonal skills. or Small Business Owners: Entrepreneurs managing diverse teams and client relationships. or International Professionals: Global project managers working in multicultural and cross-functional environments. It is particularly useful for Aspiring Project Managers: Individuals preparing to enter the field of project management. or Current Project Managers: Professionals seeking to enhance their soft skills for better project outcomes. or Team Leaders: Leaders looking to improve team dynamics and leadership effectiveness. or Corporate Employees: Employees aiming to advance their careers through improved interpersonal skills. or Small Business Owners: Entrepreneurs managing diverse teams and client relationships. or International Professionals: Global project managers working in multicultural and cross-functional environments.

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Summary

Title: Project Management: Applied Soft Skills for Managers

Price: $44.99

Average Rating: 4.84

Number of Lectures: 49

Number of Published Lectures: 49

Number of Curriculum Items: 49

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 49

Original Price: $174.99

Quality Status: approved

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What You Will Learn

Master eight practical areas to make your projects run smoothly and on plan
Assertiveness: the exact words to calmly secure the outcome you want
Influencing: getting difficult stakeholders aligned with your goals
Customer care: leaving your boss or client thrilled with your work
Selling: practical tools for dealing with clients
Negotiation: get great deals from suppliers and avoid clients eroding your profit
Leadership: have a united and motivated team behind you
Communication: running highly effective meetings
Self improvement: balancing workload, stress, procrastination and time management

Who Should Attend

Aspiring Project Managers: Individuals preparing to enter the field of project management.
Current Project Managers: Professionals seeking to enhance their soft skills for better project outcomes.
Team Leaders: Leaders looking to improve team dynamics and leadership effectiveness.
Corporate Employees: Employees aiming to advance their careers through improved interpersonal skills.
Small Business Owners: Entrepreneurs managing diverse teams and client relationships.
International Professionals: Global project managers working in multicultural and cross-functional environments.

Target Audiences

Aspiring Project Managers: Individuals preparing to enter the field of project management.
Current Project Managers: Professionals seeking to enhance their soft skills for better project outcomes.
Team Leaders: Leaders looking to improve team dynamics and leadership effectiveness.
Corporate Employees: Employees aiming to advance their careers through improved interpersonal skills.
Small Business Owners: Entrepreneurs managing diverse teams and client relationships.
International Professionals: Global project managers working in multicultural and cross-functional environments.

Project Management: Applied Soft Skills for Managers

Project Management Skills – Assertiveness, Influencing, Customer Care, Selling, Negotiation, Leadership, Communication

Are you a project manager looking to stand out as exceptional? Do you often find yourself navigating complex professional relationships, trying to motivate your team while satisfying stakeholders? Do your projects run late or over budget and you’re not sure how to fix it? Imagine having the confidence to assertively lead your team, influence decisions to align with your goals, and provide exceptional customer care to keep stakeholders happy and informed. What if you could negotiate deals that benefit both your company and your clients, while demonstrating leadership that inspires and motivates your team?

An advanced project manager knows technical expertise alone isn’t enough to ensure project success. Yes, Gantt charts and critical paths are vital, but the real challenges often come from the people involved in your projects—your team, suppliers, customers, and stakeholders. How do you handle conflicts, negotiate effectively, and influence others to align with your vision? This course addresses these pain points, teaching you practical strategies to overcome them.

This course a quick-fire run-through of all the top insights from Chris Croft’s bestselling courses, adapted specifically for project management. Chris, one of the leading project management instructors worldwide, recognises that being a project manager uses a diverse set of skills – almost like running your own mini-company!

Master eight crucial areas: assertiveness, influencing, customer care, selling, negotiation, leadership, communication, and self-improvement.

Using engaging lessons and practical examples, you will learn how to communicate effectively, sell your ideas convincingly, and manage yourself for continuous improvement. This course is a must-watch for anyone currently managing projects or aspiring to take on a project management role. Whether you’re dealing with demanding clients or navigating office politics, the skills you gain here will help you excel.

By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to handle any project challenge with confidence. You’ll not only meet your deadlines and budgets but also leave a lasting impression of competence and professionalism. Dive into the course and transform yourself into a truly exceptional project manager.

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Welcome to 'Soft Skills for Project Managers'

Lecture 1: Welcome to Soft Skills for Project Managers

Lecture 2: Considering all your project management stakeholders

Lecture 3: Skills a Project Manager needs to succeed

Lecture 4: Using Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in Project Management

Chapter 2: Assertiveness

Lecture 1: When is assertiveness needed in Project Management?

Lecture 2: My top assertiveness triggers in a project

Lecture 3: The exact words to use when you want to be assertive

Lecture 4: The four step process to non-confrontational assertiveness

Chapter 3: Influencing

Lecture 1: When is influencing needed and why?

Lecture 2: Influencing Step 1 – What are your objectives?

Lecture 3: Influencing Step 2 – Building a Relationship

Lecture 4: Influencing Step 3 – Finding a reason to change

Lecture 5: Influencing Step 4 – Suggesting a solution to the conflict

Lecture 6: Influencing Step 5 – Handle objections and get agreement

Lecture 7: Varying your influencing style based on their personality

Chapter 4: Customer Care

Lecture 1: Why is customer care important to a project manager?

Lecture 2: How to provide great customer care on your project

Lecture 3: Going over and above on customer care within a project

Chapter 5: Selling

Lecture 1: Why is selling important to a Project Manager?

Lecture 2: Learning the five step sales process

Lecture 3: How to use Gantt charts as a sales tool

Lecture 4: The number one sales skill to master – listening

Chapter 6: Negotiation

Lecture 1: Why is negotiation important for a Project Manager?

Lecture 2: Practical tips for negotiating within project management

Chapter 7: Leadership

Lecture 1: Why is leadership important for a Project Manager?

Lecture 2: How to be a motivational leader

Lecture 3: Building a diverse project team

Lecture 4: Implementing coaching as a manager

Lecture 5: Leadership styles for Project Managers

Lecture 6: Adapting your leadership style to each team member

Lecture 7: How to stay in touch with your team as a leader

Chapter 8: Communication

Lecture 1: Why is communication important for a Project Manager?

Lecture 2: Practical considerations for project management communication

Lecture 3: Streamlining your meetings

Lecture 4: How to chair meetings effectively

Lecture 5: Can you improve a badly run meeting if you're not in charge?

Lecture 6: How to always impress your boss/client

Lecture 7: Communication meetings you need for smooth project management

Lecture 8: Building a strong supplier relationship

Lecture 9: Mastering professional body language

Chapter 9: Working on Yourself

Lecture 1: Why must a project manager look after themself?

Lecture 2: Effective Time Management systems for calm productivity

Lecture 3: How to generate creative problem solving solutions

Lecture 4: Tactics for reducing an overwhelming workload

Lecture 5: Eight tools to banish procrastination

Lecture 6: Nine tips for staying calm in a stressful job

Lecture 7: Investing in your career with self development

Chapter 10: Wrap Up

Lecture 1: Congratulations

Lecture 2: How to get your certificate

Instructors

Chris Croft
Management Trainer, Speaker, Author
CRFT Productions
Creative Resources For Training

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