Project Management
Project Management
Structured Project Management Skills
In today’s fast-changing environment, much of the work we do takes place on a project basis. Effective project management has become a critical skill — whether you’re leading large-scale initiatives or smaller, one-off assignments.
This programme gives you a practical grounding in the concepts, tools and techniques of project management. Covering the entire project life cycle, the programme identifies the dual nature of project management – you must manage both the process and the people.
You’ll discover how to plan with clarity, lead with confidence and communicate effectively to keep projects on track. By combining hard skills (scheduling, risk, control) with soft skills (leadership, teamwork, motivation), the course equips you to deliver results on time and within budget.
For more courses that enhance leadership, planning and execution skills, explore our Leadership & Management Training page.
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In today’s fast-changing environment, much of the work we do takes place on a project basis. Effective project management has become a critical skill — whether you’re leading large-scale initiatives or smaller, one-off assignments.
This programme gives you a practical grounding in the concepts, tools and techniques of project management. Covering the entire project life cycle, the programme identifies the dual nature of project management – you must manage both the process and the people.
You’ll discover how to plan with clarity, lead with confidence and communicate effectively to keep projects on track. By combining hard skills (scheduling, risk, control) with soft skills (leadership, teamwork, motivation), the course equips you to deliver results on time and within budget.
At the end of the course participants will:
- Know how to develop a project plan with a high-win expectation.
- Be able to plan and run projects using a clear 5 step method.
- Know how to use leadership and communication skills to gain agreement and support.
- Be able to transfer lessons learned to future projects.
- Why project management?
- How to use the 5 step project management model.
- How to set realistic, measurable objectives.
- How to establish roles and responsibilities.
- Resource loading.
- How to evaluate and manage risk.
- How to establish a project monitoring and control system. Paper vs computer tools.
- How to use PERT, CPA and GANTT charting techniques.
- How to handle project meetings.
- How to manage change and keep the project on course.
- How to compile a realistic budget.
- How to recover from unforeseen setbacks.
- How to succeed in the high-responsibility/low-authority environment.
- How to get the best out of teams. Managing team dynamics.
- How to motivate, coach and delegate.
- How to use leadership and communication skills.
This programme gives you a clear framework and toolkit to manage projects end-to-end. You’ll learn how to balance process, people and change — so that your projects succeed not just technically, but in delivering real outcomes.
It’s designed for project leads, managers, team members, or anyone who must deliver against time, cost, scope or change constraints. Use it whether you’re running small projects or larger, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
You’ll gain competencies such as:
- Planning the project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, control, close)
- Defining roles, responsibilities, and team structure
- Managing risk, change and issues
- Monitoring progress and using control tools (Gantt, PERT, critical path)
- Recovery strategies and handling setbacks
- Leading, communicating and motivating through change
- Learning from each project to improve future work
Skill+Will™ is central to LDL’s approach: successful project management requires both robust technical skills and the confidence, drive and enthusiasm to lead projects under pressure. We develop both in this programme.
This programme is delivered on request only (bespoke), either face-to-face or virtually, to suit your organisation’s project environment.
Yes. We adapt the content, case studies, tools, scenario exercises and terminology to reflect your industry, project types and internal governance. Find out more on our tailored solutions page.
As this is a bespoke in-company programme, it can be delivered for groups of up to 12 participants to ensure interaction, discussion and effective coaching.
Experienced LDL consultants with both technical project and leadership skills, who can help bridge process and people challenges.
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Tailored for Your Business
This programme is crafted exclusively for your organisation — customised in content, format and delivery to match your market, your projects and your objectives.
Get in touch to schedule a no-obligation discussion and we’ll help design the right approach for your team.