What is the real difference between managing and leading projects—and why does it matter more than ever? 

In today’s complex and fast-moving environment, delivering projects is no longer just about tasks, timelines, and control. 
It requires leadership. 

Yet many project managers remain focused on execution alone, operating within a task-driven mindset that can limit both their impact and their growth. 

Because successful projects are not only delivered through plans— 
they are delivered through people, trust, and leadership. 

This session explores what it means to step beyond managing and into true project leadership, and why this shift is critical in today’s reality. 

Why Join 

Because project leadership is not about doing more—it is about leading differently. 

Many project managers struggle not because they lack knowledge, but because they: 

• fall into common patterns that limit their effectiveness 

• rely too heavily on control rather than influence 

• adopt approaches that unintentionally weaken team performance 

This session challenges those patterns and offers a more effective path forward. 

Drawing on psychology, leadership research, and real-world project experience, Susanne Madsen will guide you through the key shifts required to lead with confidence, build trust, and create high-performing teams. 

What You Will Gain 

By joining this session, you will: 

• Discover the three most common mistakes project managers make 

• Understand the hidden risks of the “hero project manager” style 

• Learn the science behind trust-building and high-performing teams 

• Explore what empowered project leadership looks like in practice 

• Gain a practical leadership tool that helps elevate project managers into project leaders 

Who Should Attend 

• Project, Program, and Portfolio Managers 

• PMO Leaders and Transformation Professionals 

• Emerging project managers looking to step into leadership 

• Experienced professionals seeking to strengthen influence and team performance 

• Anyone interested in moving from managing tasks to leading people and outcomes 

About the PMI Belgium Webinar Program 

This session is part of the PMI Belgium Chapter – Professional Development Webinar Program. 

Our webinars are designed not only to share knowledge, but to reflect the reality of project work—bringing forward topics that go beyond frameworks and support professionals in navigating complexity, uncertainty, and change. 

At the same time, we align with PMI’s evolving perspective, supporting development across the PMI Talent Triangle and emphasizing value delivery, outcomes, and impact. 

Our intention is not to replace frameworks, but to expand how they are applied in practice. 

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