The Leadership in Project Management course in Madrid is designed to equip professionals with the leadership skills required to manage projects effectively and ensure their success.
From:
03-08-2026
Course Overview
Leadership is at the heart of successful project management. While technical skills ensure planning and execution, leadership capabilities foster motivation, alignment, and collaboration. Effective project leaders balance vision with practicality, guiding teams through uncertainty while managing diverse stakeholders.
This course explores leadership styles, team dynamics, stakeholder engagement, decision-making, communication, and resilience in project environments. Participants will gain hands-on experience to lead with confidence, motivate diverse teams, and sustain performance under pressure.
At EuroQuest International Training, the course blends leadership frameworks, case studies, and simulations to prepare professionals for the realities of leading projects in dynamic environments.
Key Benefits of Attending
Develop leadership skills tailored to project management
Strengthen communication and decision-making in projects
Enhance stakeholder engagement and influence strategies
Build high-performing and resilient project teams
Benchmark leadership practices against global project standards
Why Attend
This course empowers project professionals to inspire and guide teams, manage complexity, and lead projects to successful completion by leveraging leadership skills in addition to technical expertise.
Course Methodology
Expert-led lectures on leadership in project management
Case studies of leadership successes and failures in projects
Workshops on team building and communication strategies
Simulations of leadership challenges in project environments
Group projects on leadership-driven project strategies
Course Objectives
By the end of this ten-day training course, participants will be able to:
Define the role of leadership in project management success
Apply leadership styles suited to different project contexts
Foster collaboration and trust within project teams
Engage and influence stakeholders effectively
Strengthen decision-making under uncertainty
Resolve conflicts and manage team dynamics
Apply motivational strategies to sustain team performance
Monitor leadership impact with project KPIs
Align leadership with organizational culture and values
Benchmark against recognized global leadership practices
Build resilience and adaptability as a project leader
Develop long-term strategies for leadership growth
Target Audience
Project and program managers
Team leaders and supervisors in project environments
Operations and delivery managers
Senior managers overseeing project portfolios
Consultants in project management and leadership development
Target Competencies
Project leadership and influence skills
Team collaboration and conflict management
Stakeholder engagement and communication
Decision-making under complexity and risk
Motivation and performance management
Adaptive and resilient leadership
Strategic alignment and global best practices
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to Leadership in Project Management
The importance of leadership beyond technical skills
Distinguishing management vs. leadership in projects
Case studies of leadership-driven success
Workshop on leadership awareness
Unit 2: Leadership Styles in Project Contexts
Transformational, transactional, and situational leadership
Matching leadership style to project needs
Adapting leadership approaches under pressure
Group activity on leadership styles
Unit 3: Building and Leading High-Performing Teams
Team dynamics and group behavior in projects
Fostering collaboration and trust
Role of leaders in conflict resolution
Simulation of team leadership scenarios
Unit 4: Stakeholder Engagement and Influence
Identifying and mapping stakeholders
Strategies to influence and gain stakeholder buy-in
Communication tools for stakeholder management
Role-play on stakeholder engagement
Unit 5: Decision-Making and Problem-Solving in Projects
Frameworks for structured project decisions
Leading under uncertainty and ambiguity
Balancing short-term and long-term project goals
Workshop on decision-making exercises
Unit 6: Communication Strategies for Project Leaders
Designing effective communication plans
Cross-cultural and remote team communication
Storytelling as a leadership tool
Simulation of leadership communication challenges
Unit 7: Motivation and Performance Management
Motivational theories in project leadership
Techniques to sustain team performance
Managing underperformance constructively
Case study on motivation strategies
Unit 8: Conflict and Crisis Leadership
Conflict management frameworks
Leading teams during crises and disruptions
Emotional intelligence in conflict situations
Role-play on conflict resolution
Unit 9: Governance and Ethical Leadership in Projects
Governance frameworks and leadership roles
Ethical challenges in project management
Building integrity and accountability as a leader
Workshop on ethical leadership
Unit 10: Resilience and Adaptability in Leadership
Building resilience in project environments
Leading through change and transformation
Adaptive leadership in uncertain contexts
Group activity on resilience practices
Unit 11: Global Best Practices in Project Leadership
Lessons from global leadership case studies
Benchmarking leadership practices in international projects
Adapting best practices to organizational culture
Group discussion on global leadership insights
Unit 12: Capstone Leadership in Projects Exercise
Group project on leadership strategies in projects
Designing team and stakeholder leadership frameworks
Presenting leadership approaches for project success
Final adoption plan for organizations
Closing Call to Action
Join this ten-day training course to master leadership in project management, enabling you to inspire teams, influence stakeholders, and deliver successful projects with confidence.
The Leadership in Project Management Training Courses in Madrid provide professionals with a comprehensive foundation in the leadership competencies essential for guiding teams, managing stakeholders, and ensuring successful project outcomes. Designed for project managers, team leaders, coordinators, and professionals transitioning into leadership roles, these programs focus on the behaviors, strategies, and mindsets that drive effective project leadership in diverse industries.
Participants explore the core principles of project leadership, including vision setting, strategic alignment, team motivation, decision-making, and communication excellence. The courses emphasize the differences between managing tasks and leading people, highlighting how influential leadership enhances team performance, fosters accountability, and supports organizational goals. Through practical exercises and real-world case studies, attendees learn to build trust, navigate uncertainty, and inspire teams to deliver high-quality results.
These project leadership training programs in Madrid also address essential interpersonal and organizational skills such as conflict resolution, stakeholder engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and change management. Participants gain tools for balancing competing priorities, managing expectations, and adapting leadership styles to suit evolving project conditions. The curriculum integrates modern leadership frameworks, emotional intelligence principles, and problem-solving techniques to help professionals lead with confidence and clarity.
Blending theory with applied experience, the courses prepare participants to guide teams through complex project phases, maintain alignment during challenges, and cultivate a positive and productive work environment. Emphasis is placed on fostering resilience, promoting continuous improvement, and strengthening decision-making capabilities that support long-term project success.
Attending these training courses in Madrid offers professionals a dynamic environment enriched by the city's diverse and innovative business community. Participants benefit from expert-led sessions, peer discussions, and opportunities to reflect on their leadership approach. By completing this specialization, project leaders emerge better equipped to motivate teams, manage project dynamics, and drive successful outcomes—enhancing both individual performance and overall organizational impact in today’s fast-moving project landscape.