This course will be an overview of:

• What it means to lead people on a project.
• Why influence is a critical part of the PM leadership role, and how to develop and utilize influence with individuals.
• How to grow the PM's circle of influence and gain additional access for broader influence to achieve project goals.
• The PM role in leading critical project decision-making and tools that can help.
• How a leader communicates and comports themselves and why it matters.