Introduction

In today's fast-paced business world, the difference between a good project and a great one often comes down to the team behind it. This is not just about having skilled individuals, but about forging a cohesive, highly effective unit that consistently delivers exceptional results. The Level Up: Leading High-Performance Project Teams Training Course is designed to equip you with the advanced leadership skills, psychological insights, and practical strategies needed to cultivate an environment of trust, innovation, and shared success. Learn how to unlock your team's full potential, transform challenges into opportunities, and build a culture of accountability and excellence that drives project goals forward.

This comprehensive 10-day program delves into the core principles of high-performance team dynamics, from mastering agile methodologies to leveraging emotional intelligence. Through a blend of proven frameworks and real-world case studies, you will gain the expertise to motivate your team, manage conflict constructively, and empower every member to contribute their best work. By the end of this course, you will be prepared to lead any project team to unprecedented levels of achievement and become a truly transformative leader.

Duration: 10 Days

Target Audience

• Project and program managers
• Team leaders and supervisors
• Scrum masters and agile coaches
• Department heads
• Business owners
• Aspiring leaders
• Senior consultants
• Product owners
• Human resources professionals
• Anyone responsible for team performance

Objectives

• Foster a culture of trust and psychological safety.
• Apply principles of situational and servant leadership.
• Implement effective strategies for team motivation and empowerment.
• Navigate and resolve complex team conflicts.
• Coach team members for professional growth.
• Optimize team collaboration and communication.
• Measure and track key team performance metrics.
• Build resilience and adaptability within the team.
• Lead diverse and inclusive teams successfully.
• Conduct impactful performance reviews and feedback sessions.

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Team Leadership

• The evolution of project leadership
• Defining a high-performance team
• The leader's role in creating culture
• Transitioning from manager to leader
• Setting a compelling team vision

Module 2: Building Psychological Safety

• The concept of psychological safety
• Creating an open and safe environment
• Encouraging constructive dissent
• Learning from failure without blame
• Fostering an atmosphere of trust

Module 3: Situational and Servant Leadership

• Adapting your leadership style
• Understanding different team maturity levels
• Leading by serving your team's needs
• Empowering team members
• Removing obstacles for the team

Module 4: Motivation and Empowerment

• Intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation
• The role of autonomy, mastery, and purpose
• Delegation for growth
• Recognizing and rewarding performance
• Creating a sense of ownership

Module 5: Team Dynamics and Stages of Development

• The forming, storming, norming, and performing model
• Accelerating team development
• Identifying and addressing groupthink
• Building cohesion and rapport
• The impact of diverse personalities

Module 6: Effective Communication for Leaders

• Active and empathetic listening
• Giving and receiving feedback effectively
• Techniques for difficult conversations
• Communicating through change
• The power of non-verbal cues

Module 7: Conflict Resolution and Management

• The leader's role in conflict
• Identifying the root causes of conflict
• Mediation and negotiation skills
• Facilitating win-win solutions
• Preventing future conflicts

Module 8: Agile Leadership and Team Performance

• The principles of agile leadership
• Leading self-organizing teams
• Facilitating daily stand-ups and retrospectives
• Using agile metrics to track progress
• Maintaining transparency and visibility

Module 9: Coaching for Performance

• The GROW model of coaching
• Asking powerful, open-ended questions
• Helping team members set goals
• Providing ongoing support
• Unlocking individual potential

Module 10: Remote Team Leadership

• Overcoming challenges of virtual teams
• Building trust and connection from afar
• Utilizing collaboration tools effectively
• Maintaining engagement in a remote setting
• The importance of regular check-ins

Module 11: Emotional Intelligence for Leaders

• Self-awareness and self-regulation
• Social awareness and empathy
• Relationship management
• The impact of emotions on team dynamics
• Developing your EQ as a leader

Module 12: Project Stakeholder Engagement

• The leader's role in managing stakeholders
• Communicating team progress effectively
• Handling stakeholder expectations
• Building rapport with stakeholders
• Advocating for your team

Module 13: Decision-Making and Problem-Solving

• Facilitating group decision-making
• Brainstorming and creative problem-solving
• The role of data in decisions
• Recognizing and avoiding cognitive biases
• Turning problems into opportunities

Module 14: Measuring Team Success

• Defining success beyond project metrics
• Key performance indicators for teams
• Conducting team health checks
• Using surveys and feedback tools
• Continuous improvement cycles

Module 15: Celebrating Achievements and Handling Setbacks

• Recognizing and celebrating team wins
• Building a culture of appreciation
• Learning from project setbacks
• Leading through failure gracefully
• The importance of resilience

Module 16: Leadership in Practice

• Role-playing real-world scenarios
• Peer coaching and mentorship
• Creating a personal leadership development plan
• Q&A and course wrap-up

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.