Successful projects require both effective leadership and strong project management practices. This course explores the distinct yet complementary roles of project leaders and project managers, highlighting the skills needed to guide teams, manage priorities, and achieve project objectives. Participants will gain practical insights into leading people, managing processes, aligning projects with organizational goals, and creating the conditions necessary for successful project outcomes.

While project leaders and project managers share responsibility for project success, their roles often focus on different aspects of project delivery. This course examines the relationship between leadership and management in a project environment, helping participants understand how to motivate teams, manage day-to-day activities, navigate change, and support organizational objectives. Through practical examples, participants will explore proven approaches for improving team effectiveness, stakeholder engagement, communication, and project outcomes.

After completing this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify project leadership and management good practices in their work setting.
• Examine their project leadership and management style and its impact on cultural, generational, and interpersonal team effectiveness.
• Understand the relationship between management, leadership, and project success.
• Align project goals with organizational vision and strategy.
• Engage in project-based behaviours that contribute to organizational success.
• Create an environment that motivates project team members.
• Overcome potential barriers to communication.
• Undertake stakeholder analysis and identify effective project decision-making tools and techniques.
• Identify and take into consideration each individual's interests and values when making decisions that affect them.
• Apply and assess learning with feedback from a computer-based simulation.

Live webinars have varying levels of expected interaction, with some requiring microphone and camera capabilities to support a proper learning experience – please email pdreg@bccpa.ca if you have concerns. 

In general, we encourage participants to have their cameras turned on to enhance their virtual learning experience. This practice promotes a stronger connection with the instructor and fellow participants, and fosters improved communication and collaboration.

Live Webinar FAQs can be found here.  

Registration terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy can be found here. If you require further assistance, please contact the PD Department.