The Project Leadership and Decision-Making Skills Training Course, offered by Oxford Training Centre, is a professional development program that equips participants with advanced skills in leadership, influence, and strategic decision-making in project environments. Positioned within Project Management Training Courses, this course focuses on the integration of leadership principles and decision-making frameworks to enhance both individual and team performance.
Participants will explore how effective leadership and structured decision-making impact project outcomes, team alignment, and organizational goals. The course introduces methodologies that enable project managers to handle complexity, evaluate alternatives, and make decisions under pressure with confidence.
Through practical case studies, participants will apply advanced decision-making techniques, assess risk scenarios, and learn how to guide project teams through critical phases. Leadership frameworks will be combined with problem-solving models to ensure that project leaders develop both the soft skills and technical judgment necessary for success.
By completing this training, attendees will strengthen their ability to lead with authority, apply effective decision-making strategies, and align project direction with organizational objectives, making them capable of addressing modern project challenges with resilience and clarity.
Objectives
The Project Leadership Training Course is designed to achieve the following objectives:
- To develop strong leadership competencies tailored to project environments.
- To provide frameworks for decision-making skills for project managers.
- To strengthen strategic thinking and problem-solving under uncertainty.
- To enhance participants’ ability to influence and motivate project teams.
- To equip professionals with practical tools for risk-informed decision-making.
- To support preparation for Project Leadership Certification Training.
- To enable managers to balance short-term decisions with long-term strategy.
- To build confidence in making high-impact project and portfolio decisions.
- To align decision-making practices with governance and organizational goals.
Target Audience
The Leadership and Decision-Making in Projects Course is suitable for professionals across industries who manage teams, projects, or portfolios. The program is designed for:
- Project managers aiming to enhance leadership and decision-making skills.
- Senior managers responsible for steering project direction and strategy.
- Program and portfolio leaders seeking advanced leadership training.
- PMO directors and coordinators overseeing governance frameworks.
- Team leaders and supervisors working on complex or multi-stakeholder projects.
- Professionals preparing for Project Leadership Certification Training.
- Executives requiring insight into project leadership and strategic influence.
- Consultants and advisors in project-intensive industries.
How Will Attendees Benefit?
By completing this Project Leadership Development Program, participants will gain practical and professional benefits, including:
- Enhanced leadership confidence in guiding diverse project teams.
- Stronger ability to make effective and timely decisions under pressure.
- Mastery of decision-making strategies tailored to project contexts.
- Improved ability to motivate and influence teams toward shared goals.
- Skills to apply governance principles in leadership and decision-making.
- Readiness for professional leadership and decision-making training for project teams.
- Greater adaptability in managing uncertainty and project risks.
- Long-term professional credibility through advanced leadership expertise.
- Enhanced career opportunities through leadership-focused certification.
Course Content
Module 1 – Foundations of Project Leadership
- Defining leadership roles in project management.
- Distinguishing leadership from management in projects.
- Core attributes of effective project leaders.
Module 2 – Leadership Theories in Project Contexts
- Applying classical and contemporary leadership models.
- Adaptive leadership in dynamic project environments.
- Case studies on leadership impact in projects.
Module 3 – Decision-Making Frameworks for Project Managers
- Structured decision-making models and techniques.
- Tools for evaluating alternatives and consequences.
- Applying decision frameworks under uncertainty.
Module 4 – Strategic Decision-Making for Project Leaders
- Balancing tactical and strategic decisions in projects.
- Decision-making at portfolio and governance levels.
- Long-term thinking in leadership-driven projects.
Module 5 – Influencing and Motivating Teams
- Techniques for building trust and authority.
- Motivating teams to achieve performance benchmarks.
- Enhancing collaboration through communication skills.
Module 6 – Risk-Informed Decision-Making
- Identifying risks in project decision-making processes.
- Weighing risk against opportunity in leadership decisions.
- Mitigating uncertainty through structured evaluation.
Module 7 – Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
- Analytical tools for addressing project challenges.
- Applying creative and lateral thinking to complex problems.
- Facilitating group problem-solving sessions.
Module 8 – Ethical Leadership and Governance in Projects
- Aligning leadership practices with governance standards.
- Ethical considerations in project decision-making.
- Accountability and transparency in project leadership.
Module 9 – Leading in Complex and Multi-Stakeholder Projects
- Leadership strategies for cross-functional project teams.
- Managing stakeholder expectations through decision-making.
- Negotiation and conflict resolution in projects.
Module 10 – Future Trends in Project Leadership
- Digital leadership in technology-driven projects.
- The role of AI and data analytics in decision-making.
- Adapting leadership to agile and hybrid project environments.