Most organizations focus on technical training courses for project managers. Those things like methodology, processes and how to use tools like Microsoft Project. In fact, over the years so much emphasis has been on the tools, that many folks think a project plan is a task list built in Microsoft Project or a similar tool.

While methodologies and tools are important, successful project managers will tell you and recent research has shown that the “Soft Skills” are the ones that separate average project managers from the best project managers. In fact, the research has shown that 70% of project management success can be attributed to the soft skills while only 30% relates to the “hard” or technical skills.

Not only are soft skills critical for managing projects, they are absolutely necessary for any good manager or leader to master. Yet, courses on these skills are very hard to find.

This course was developed to help fill that gap. It covers some of the critical soft skills necessary for successful managers and project managers. You will learn how to understand change in an organization and how to deal with it positively. Aspects of human resources management like communications, culture, teamwork and leadership will be discussed and practiced using group and individual activities. You’ll also learn how to manage to the optimal level of stress – yes, there is a positive correlation between stress and performance!

Upon completion of this course, a new awareness of the soft skills will help attendees excel where before they may have struggled. Put these practices to work and those around you will notice!

Audience:
Project Managers, Managers of Project Managers, Senior Managers, those interested in improving their soft skills.