Portfolio Project Management & Leadership, Communication Excellence

Introduction

In today’s dynamic business environment, success relies on aligning portfolios and projects with strategic goals while fostering effective leadership and communication. This training course provides essential tools and insights to enhance portfolio management and leadership capabilities, whether you are a Project Management Professional, team leader, or executive.

The training course emphasizes key principles of Portfolio Management, focusing on strategic alignment, governance, and resource optimization, with a special focus on the PMO’s role in supporting decision-making, standardizing processes, and ensuring alignment with organizational strategy. It also develops critical Project Leadership and Communication skills, enabling participants to lead with confidence, build collaborative teams, and engage stakeholders effectively.

This GLOMACS training course will highlight:

• Aligning portfolio management with organizational strategies and goals.
• The PMO’s portfolio role in governance, resource allocation, and decision support.
• Developing leadership, emotional intelligence, and communication techniques.
• Managing stakeholder expectations and fostering team collaboration.
• Integrating portfolio management with leadership strategies for project success.

Objectives

This training course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to effectively manage portfolios and projects in alignment with organizational strategy while developing leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and communication techniques to enhance team performance and stakeholder engagement. It highlights the critical role of the PMO in portfolio governance, decision-making, and resource optimization, providing practical insights into integrating portfolio management practices with leadership and communication strategies. Additionally, the course fosters strategic thinking, innovation, and problem-solving to drive success in project and portfolio management.

At the end of this training course, you will learn to understand the:

• Relationship between portfolios, programs, and projects and their strategic alignment.
• Role of the PMO in supporting portfolio management, including governance, resource allocation, and standardization.
• Techniques to manage portfolio risks and ensure effective governance.
• Importance of leadership presence, emotional intelligence, and communication in managing teams and stakeholders.
• Application of portfolio management principles and leadership strategies to real-world scenarios for achieving organizational objectives.

Training Methodology

This training course provides an interactive learning experience aligned with the outlined objectives. Using case studies, simulations, and focus group discussions, participants will gain practical skills for real-world application.

Each session features active participation through group exercises, role-playing, and collaborative problem-solving, focusing on portfolio governance, risk management, leadership, and communication.

By analyzing PMO practices and developing innovative leadership and communication strategies, participants will leave equipped with actionable tools to excel in portfolio management and stakeholder engagement.

Organisational Impact

This training course will significantly enhance the organization’s ability to manage projects and strategies effectively. Key benefits include:

• Enhance the organization’s ability to align projects with strategic goals
• Reduce costs through improved governance and resource optimization
• Minimize conflicts by strengthening leadership and communication skills
• Increase project success by integrating strategic thinking and leadership
• Strengthen PMO functionality, leading to better project prioritization
• Improve operational efficiency and overall organizational performance

Personal Impact

• Enhance leadership and decision-making skills, empowering you to lead projects, teams, and PMO initiatives more effectively
• Develop emotional intelligence and communication techniques to improve relationships, resolve conflicts, and foster collaboration within the PMO
• Gain a deeper understanding of portfolio management, enabling you to contribute strategically to organizational goals and PMO success
• Build confidence in managing complex projects, portfolios, PMO processes, and stakeholder expectations
• Strengthen your ability to drive innovation and strategic thinking in project and portfolio management
• Acquire practical tools and techniques that can be immediately applied to real-world scenarios, enhancing your professional growth and value in the organization and PMO role