We are delighted to announce that registrations are now open for the first-ever CMAE Leadership Development Programme (LDP) – Perfecting Project Management.
Developed in response to member feedback, our new Leadership Development Programmes provide focused, practical learning experiences that allow club management professionals to deepen their expertise in key leadership competencies. Designed to complement the CMAE Business Management Institute (BMI), these intensive two-day programmes offer hands-on learning that can be applied immediately within your club.
Programme Details:
Programme – Perfecting Project Management
Dates – Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th September 2026
Venue – Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society, Edinburgh, Scotland
Price – £495.00 per person
Participants – Maximum of 20 delegates to ensure an engaging and interactive learning experience.
Whether you’re overseeing clubhouse refurbishments, managing operational improvements, delivering major member events or implementing new initiatives, effective project management is an essential leadership skill.
This practical, industry-specific programme has been created exclusively for club professionals and will provide you with the knowledge, tools and confidence to successfully deliver projects on time, within budget and with lasting impact.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this two-day course, participants will be able to:
- Understand and apply the fundamental principles of project management in a club setting
- Define project goals, scope, timelines, and stakeholders
- Develop detailed project plans and risk assessments
- Use simple but effective tools for scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation
- Communicate effectively with teams, contractors, and stakeholders
- Monitor project progress and adapt to challenges or changes
- Close projects with appropriate review and evaluation techniques
Target Audience
This course is designed for Club Managers, Assistant Managers, and Heads of Department working in golf clubs, country clubs, city clubs and leisure facilities who are involved in managing operational, capital, or service improvement projects.
To ensure an engaging and highly interactive learning experience, attendance is limited to just 20 delegates. We encourage you to secure your place early. For information and bookings see https://www.cmaeurope.org/perfecting-project-management-ldp/
