Leadership and the Human Element in Project Management

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview

Lecture 1: Introduction

Lecture 2: Let's Gets Started on Leadership!

Lecture 3: Essential Interpersonal and Leadership Skills for Project Managers

Lecture 4: Leadership and Management Traits and Behaviours

Lecture 5: Leadership Skills for Project Managers with Prof. Ralph Muller

Chapter 2: Self Leadership for Project Managers

Lecture 1: Intro to Self Leadership

Lecture 2: Getting to Know Yourself

Lecture 3: Your Values and Character Strengths

Lecture 4: Mindfulness for Project Managers

Lecture 5: Mindfulness Exercise

Lecture 6: Mindfulness and Attitude of Acceptance

Lecture 7: Connecting with the Breath & Body

Lecture 8: Acceptance and Kindness towards Negative Thoughts and Feelings

Lecture 9: The Wrath of Multitasking and How to Avoid It

Chapter 3: Motivation for the Project Environment

Lecture 1: Intro to Motivation

Lecture 2: Creativity and Motivation for Project Managers

Lecture 3: The Motivation Spectrum and Sustainable Motivation

Lecture 4: High Quality Motivation with Prof. Edward Deci

Lecture 5: The Psychology of Passion with Prof. Robert Vallerand

Chapter 4: Effective Communication in the Project Environment

Lecture 1: Intro to Effective Communication

Lecture 2: Effective Communication in the Project Environment

Lecture 3: Email Communication Across Cultures with Jean Binder

Lecture 4: How Email Communication Can be Perceived with Bob Dignen

Lecture 5: Cross Cultural Communication with Dr.Fons Trompenaars

Chapter 5: Conflict Management in the Project Environment

Lecture 1: Views and Sources of Conflict

Lecture 2: Conflict Resolution Techniques

Lecture 3: Positive and Negative Effects of Conflict

Lecture 4: The Right Amount of Conflict

Chapter 6: Negotiation Skills for the Project Environment

Lecture 1: Introduction to Project Manager as a Negotiator

Lecture 2: Lecture on Project Manager as a Negotiator

Lecture 3: Just Listen Interview with Dr. Mark Goulston

Chapter 7: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Styles

Lecture 1: Introduction

Lecture 2: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Styles Lecture

Lecture 3: The Power of Perspective Taking

Lecture 4: The Power of Empathy

Lecture 5: Emotional Intelligence for Project Manager with Prof. Richard Boyatziz

Chapter 8: Teamwork in the Project Environment

Lecture 1: Teamwork in the Project Environment Lecture

Lecture 2: Traditional Team Formation

Lecture 3: Creating Psychological Safety Within a Team

Lecture 4: Virtual Team Effectiveness with Mike Hogan

Lecture 5: Significance of Your Belief in Your Team Members on Team Performance

Chapter 9: Stress Management for Project Managers

Lecture 1: Stress Management Intro

Lecture 2: Stress Management Using Singing and Dancing

Lecture 3: Laughter Therapy for Stress Management

Lecture 4: Does Physiology Affect Your Mood?

Lecture 5: Anger Management Research

Lecture 6: The Attitude of Gratitude

Chapter 10: Ethics for Project Managers

Lecture 1: Ethics for Project Managers Lecture

Lecture 2: PMI Code of Ethics

Chapter 11: Project Managers as a Politician

Lecture 1: Project Manager as a Politician Lecture

Lecture 2: Politics for Project Managers with Prof. Geoff Gallop

Chapter 12: Wrap Up and Final Test

Lecture 1: Final Video Wrap Up