Leadership and the Human Element in Project Management

MGMT X 443.4

This course covers project communication, motivation, conflict resolution, negotiation, stress management, and effective leadership in the project management context.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
In Person
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Starting at $1,050.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Realize the importance of the soft skills and the human relationship aspect in driving project activities for favorable outcomes
  • Comprehend types of leadership styles, power levels, and the challenges they face at the different stage of a project
  • Analyze personality types of yourself and of all team members and stakeholders on a project
  • Realize the importance of communication as one of the major duties of the project manager, and distinguish the impact of effective and ineffective communications types on project progress and performance

About this course:

Effective leadership skills are perhaps the greatest determinant of project success. Project managers must demonstrate leadership effectiveness throughout each phase of the project life cycle. Review and recognize specific leadership styles in the context of real-world examples. Participative assignments help both current and future project managers enhance their own leadership effectiveness. Course content covers project communication, motivation, conflict resolution, negotiation, stress management and effective leadership in the context of project management. Participants identify the leadership challenges unique to the project environment, identify their leadership strengths and weaknesses, identify five conflict resolution modes and when to use them, and learn to differentiate between position power and personal power. Note: This course is NOT interchangeable with MGMT X 490.996 Leadership Communication Strategies.
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NOTE: The enrollment deadline for this course is 11:59 pm PT on Sunday before the quarter begins.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Bill Hackenberg
401241
Fee:
$1,050.00
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Location: UCLA
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 12

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 04, 2024 to January 12, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini
Book: Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzer
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jan 9, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5249
Lecture
Thu Jan 16, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5249
Lecture
Thu Jan 23, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5249
Lecture
Thu Jan 30, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5249
Lecture
Thu Feb 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5249
Lecture
Thu Feb 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5249
Lecture
Thu Feb 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5249
Lecture
Thu Feb 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5249
Lecture
Thu Mar 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5249
Lecture
Thu Mar 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5249
Lecture
Thu Mar 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5249
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Monday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Marshall Gibson
401242
Fee:
$1,050.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 12

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 04, 2024 to January 12, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jan 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 17, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Margaret Meloni
401244
Fee:
$1,050.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 12

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 04, 2024 to January 12, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to access course materials.

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