NEW! Emotional Intelligence for Portfolio, Program, Project and PMO Leadership with Sunny Faronbi

Prework: Yes

What You Will Learn

Upon completion of this training, learners will be able to: 

  • Tune into their teams: Accurately recognize your own emotions and those of your team members to build stronger connections and foster a deeper understanding of project dynamics.
  • Build trust through open communication: Confidently express their thoughts and feelings in ways that strengthen relationships and navigate challenging project situations with ease.
  • Navigate challenges with confidence: Master the art of managing emotions in high-pressure project situations, turning stress into success.
  • Adapt and thrive: Flexibly adjust their approach to fit unexpected project twists and turns, turning challenges into opportunities.

Description

Harness the Power of People: Level Up Your Project Management Skills with Emotional Intelligence
Sure, you know the "hard skills" of project management, but can you navigate the emotional rollercoaster of leading a team? This course isn’t about Gantt charts or critical path analysis. It’s about unlocking the power within you. Discover how emotional intelligence (EQ) is the secret weapon for transforming good project managers into project management rockstars and extraordinary leaders. 

Here’s what sets you apart:

  • Master the “power skills” that matter most: Leadership, communication, team building, negation, and conflict resolution aren’t just buzzwords – they’re the keys to unlocking project success. Learn how to use them effectively and watch your team thrive.
  • Become an EQ champion: Discover how understanding your emotions and those of your team can boost morale, resolve conflicts smoothly, and keep projects on track.
  • Lead with confidence: Learn to manage difficult personalities, defuse tense situations, and build strong team relationships. You’ll become the leader your team WANTS to follow, not the one they must.

Whether you’re leading a small project, a complex program, or an enterprise PMO, this course will equip you with the emotional intelligence skills to drive success. Are you ready to take your leadership to the next level?

This course is perfect for:

  • Project, program, and portfolio managers who want to take their careers to the next level.
  • PMO leaders who want to create a thriving project management environment.
  • Directors and VPs of Project Management who are ready to become inspirational leaders.
    Research shows that EQ contributes up to 58% of workplace success. Invest in yours today! Boost your EQ and transform your projects.

Disclaimer: By enrolling in this training, learners agree to share registrant data with a third party, your instructor, for the purpose of customizing training objectives and providing assessments and strategies based upon their specific information.

Prework

Learners will be asked to complete the EQ-i2.0 assessment and will work with their results during the training. Learners will be expected to complete the assessment approximately 1 week prior to the training and will be contacted by their instructor with further instructions.

The cost of this assessment is US$145.00 and has been added to your training fee. The assessment cost is nonrefundable.

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AGENDA

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    • Module 1 – Course Introduction
    • Module 2 – What’s Your EQ?
    • Module 3 – Understanding Your Report
    • Module 4 – The Source of Emotions
    • Module 5 – Self-Regard
    • Module 6 – Self-Actualization
    • Day 1 Debrief
    • Day 1 Review and Discussions
    • Module 7 – Emotional Self-Awareness
    • Module 8 – Emotional Expression
    • Module 9 – Assertiveness
    • Module 10 – Independence
    • Module 11 – Interpersonal Relationships
    • Module 12 – Empathy
    • Day 2 Debrief
    • Day 2 Review and Discussions
    • Module 13 – Social Responsibility
    • Module 14 – Problem Solving
    • Module 15 – Reality Testing
    • Module 16 – Impulse Control
    • Module 17 – Flexibility
    • Day 3 Debrief
     

    • Day 3 Review and Discussions
    • Module 18 – Stress Tolerance
    • Module 19 – Optimism
    • Module 20 – Boosting Your Well-Being
    • Module 21 – Unlocking Your Emotional Potential
    • Brain Writing Exercise
    • Final Course Debrief

PDU Allocation Table

The table below displays the number of professional development units (PDUs) awarded for each PMI® credential, as they align to the PMI Talent Triangle®. Power Skills and Business Acumen PDUs apply evenly across all credentials and Ways of Working PDUs apply only to specific credentials. PDUs will be added in full to all eligible credentials. *Please note that the asterisked row below applies to the PMI® Agile Certification Journey and includes Disciplined Agile® Scrum Master (DASM), Disciplined Agile® Senior Scrum Master (DASSM), Disciplined Agile® Coach (DAC), and Disciplined Agile® Value Stream Consultant (DAVSC) certifications.
Ways of Working Power Skills Business Acumen Total
CAPM® / PMI-CP™ / PMP® / PgMP® 0 14 14 28.00
PMI-ACP® / Agile* 0 14 14 28.00
PMI-SP® 0 14 14 28.00
PMI-RMP® 0 14 14 28.00
PfMP® 0 14 14 28.00
PMI-PBA® 0 14 14 28.00
Ways of Working Power Skills Business Acument Talent Triangle

Instructor(s)

Sunny

Sunny Faronbi PMP

A highly in-demand conference speaker and coach to project managers, STEM professionals and executives, Sunny Faronbi’s professional experience of more than three decades across four continents continues to provide him with a wealth of knowledge and skills that he frequently draws from. 

With an engineering background, Sunny began to learn what it takes to be a leader when he started leading teams of engineers and other professionals on projects across international boundaries. As a project manager, he realized that he needed improved communication and leadership skills. His search led him to find the strong connections between emotional intelligence skills and leadership behaviors. As he learned and refined these skills, Sunny saw positive changes in his professional relationships. With his growth in these areas, the need arose for him to share what he has learned in the areas of leadership, personal development and professional relationship building. 

Consequently, Sunny developed the passion to coach, mentor, teach, write and speak about leadership, communication and building trust within teams. He started Rehoboth Consulting, Inc. in 2009 as a platform for speaking, coaching and delivering seminars on leadership and emotional intelligence. Sunny’s experience includes the Service, Technology, Manufacturing and Food & Beverage industries. He has worked with companies such as Amazon, John Deere, Siemens, Heineken and Anheuser-Busch. 

An avid traveler, Sunny brings unique perspectives gleaned from real-world experiences. Audiences and readers alike love the practical applications he brings from his insights, including the role that humility plays in building relationships, accelerating careers, and improving personal well-being. 

Sunny holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Ibadan and a Master of Engineering Management degree from Washington University in St. Louis. He’s a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and a Project Management Professional (PMP) credential holder since June 2006. Sunny is a certified Emotional Intelligence coach, and is a member of the John Maxwell Team of coaches and speakers. Sunny is also the author of Nothing Higher – Why You Need to Descend in Order to Soar (released June 2021). 

He is known as an engaging speaker and has received excellent reviews from his audiences. 

Training Information

PDUs
28
Level
Intermediate
Dates
17 - 20 March 2025
Length
4 Days

Price

Member Price
US$3228.00
(US$3066.00 before 20 January)
Nonmember Price
US$3695.00
(US$3510.00 before 20 January)
Government Price
US$2910.00
Student Price
US$1441.00

Course Assessment Fee

The cost of this assessment is US$145.00 and is added to the training fee. The assessment cost is nonrefundable.


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