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NITA AccreditedFoundationPhysical + Virtual5 daysTOPT934

Training on Project Team Leadership and Communication

Build strong project leadership and communication skills to lead teams effectively and deliver successful results.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Foundation

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

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Overview

About this programme

This course empowers participants with the essential leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills needed to build, manage, and motivate effective project teams. It focuses on understanding team dynamics, fostering collaboration, resolving conflicts, and leading with influence rather than authority. Participants will learn practical tools for managing diverse teams, enhancing productivity, and ensuring successful project delivery through clear and strategic communication.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Project Managers and Team Leaders

  • Supervisors and Department Heads

  • Program Coordinators and Technical Leads

  • Anyone involved in managing or working within project teams

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Lead project teams effectively toward shared goals.

  • Use emotional intelligence to enhance collaboration.

  • Communicate clearly and persuasively across team levels.

  • Manage conflict and promote a culture of trust and accountability.

  • Apply best practices in virtual and cross-functional team management.

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Foundations of Project Team Leadership

  • Defining leadership in a project environment.

  • Understanding team dynamics and performance stages.

  • Leadership styles and their impact on project success.

  • Case Study: Effective leadership transition in a multi-sector project.

Module 2: Building and Managing High-Performing Teams

  • Recruitment, role definition, and team structure.

  • Motivating team members for peak performance.

  • Establishing team norms and accountability systems.

  • Case Study: Building trust and cohesion in distributed project teams.

Module 3: Strategic Communication in Project Environments

  • Communication planning and stakeholder alignment.

  • Delivering clear messages across different audiences.

  • Using active listening and feedback for continuous improvement.

  • Case Study: Overcoming communication barriers in global projects.

Module 4: Conflict Resolution and Emotional Intelligence in Teams

  • Identifying and addressing sources of team conflict.

  • Emotional intelligence and its role in effective leadership.

  • Practical negotiation and mediation techniques.

  • Case Study: Managing high-stakes conflict in a project crisis.

Module 5: Leading Teams in a Digital and Virtual World

  • Managing remote and hybrid project teams.

  • Leveraging digital tools for collaboration and engagement.

  • Maintaining motivation and performance in virtual settings.

  • Case Study: Digital team collaboration success in a technology-driven project.

Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

  • Builds cohesive and high-performing project teams.

  • Improves communication and coordination within and across departments.

  • Reduces project delays caused by miscommunication and conflict.

Individual Impact

  • Enhances leadership, motivation, and delegation skills.

  • Strengthens confidence in managing diverse team members.

  • Develops clarity and precision in communication and feedback.

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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FAQs

Common questions.

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Project leaders, managers, and team coordinators seeking to strengthen leadership and communication skills.

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Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Project Team Leadership and Communication in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.

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