eLearning

PMI^® Essentials: How Leadership Actually Happens

Offered by Center for Creative Leadership

Use a practical leadership model to build alignment, strengthen commitment and move work forward.

PDUs0.5

Course Duration1 hour

Overview

Leadership is not defined by role alone. This course introduces the Center for Creative Leadership’s Direction–Alignment–Commitment model to help Project Professionals assess leadership outcomes across a team, project or enterprise.

Through a practical team survey and guided conversations, you will identify gaps, build shared direction, improve alignment and strengthen commitment to the work ahead.

What you'll learn

Through assessment, reflection and guided team conversations, identify gaps in direction, alignment and commitment and improve collaboration and execution.

Module 1

Fundations

Learn how the Center for Creative Leadership defines leadership through the outcomes of direction, alignment and commitment. Explore what changes when one element is missing, then complete a short assessment to identify team strengths and uncover opportunities to strengthen leadership outcomes.

Module 2

Application

Apply the Direction–Alignment–Commitment model in practice using the downloadable DAC Team Survey and guided conversation prompts. Identify gaps, clarify priorities and take practical steps to strengthen shared direction, alignment and commitment.