Learning Objectives

• Following this presentation, attendees will have the ability to evaluate their leadership skills and associated parameters so they can determine what, if any, shortcomings in their leadership style could affect successful project outcomes.
• Additionally, attendees will gain an understanding on how to perform a gap analysis and determine what changes are needed in their individual approach to assure excellent team performance and potentially greater project success.
• Lastly, attendees will be provided with a recommended list of references, training and self improvement options that will facilitate the changes as identified in the gap analysis.

This presentation provides recommendations for project managers in determining a baseline of their individual leadership and coaching abilities along with some associated parameters, such as emotional intelligence, interpersonal relationship skills, communications skills, personality type and more. A 12-step process is outlined that provides the basis for self-evaluation and an individual SWOT analysis, gap analysis to understand the required changes and recommendations for change.

The first objective of this presentation is to set the context and assist project managers in understanding their current situation within the context of a project management framework and identify the gaps between their perceived capabilities and reality. The second objective is to develop a roadmap that leads to appropriate changes necessary for improvements that will lead to extraordinary project outcomes.