Project Management WorkshopCourse: PMW
Duration: 5 Days
Level: I
Course Summary
Despite the fact that many project management tools and techniques are available, projects still fail with monotonous regularity - why? The basic principles of project management and the critical success factors to make a project work are frequently ignored. The critical success factors to make a project work are covered in workshop style. The manual that is provided contains templates and grids that can be put to practical use straight away. This course is not 'tool-specific' as we believe that a clear understanding of the generic principles and techniques of project management will enable a project manager to 'manage projects' and the tools that are available are then assigned to their rightful place as 'tools - not rules'. In this way the situation of the 'tail wagging the dog' with a complicated project management tool can be eliminated. The notes that are provided are clearly indexed and referenced to facilitate subsequent 'look-ups' of specific material. Topics Covered In This Course
IntroductionThe project management cultureTrends that show how important project management is becomingDefinitions to achieve a common understanding of terminologyBenefits to be derived from project managementThe status quoProject Characteristics and PhasesHard skills and soft skillsOrganizational StructuresHow to manage projects successfully within different structuresVertical versus horizontal: reporting lines and how to handle it The matrix structureThe Project ManagerSkills and characteristics requiredEthics and performance criteriaTeam building and group dynamicsThis section in the notes constitutes a workbook that can be used in many team situations, also identifying and using behavioral styles in project teams CommunicationWritten and verbalMeetingsConflictTypes of conflictConflict handling methodsTime managementSimple yet effective ways to take control of this scarce resource QualityThe seven-step plan to qualityUsing JAD, Structured walk throughs and testing techniquesDocumentationHow to set up and maintain a project file and also how to record information Roles and responsibilitiesThe role and job description of each and every player, from Sponsor to one-time JAD attendee. How not to leave ANYTHING to chance. Scope, Project and Product definition and Set-UpRiskIdentifying the main risks at the hand of comprehensive questionnaires and then adopting a project management style to match and address each risk Work Breakdown and statement of workThe basis for planning. Here a number of practical exercises are worked through in teams SizingCritical Path MethodTaught at the hand of a number of case studies with practical work in teams ChartingResourcesBudgetContingenciesControl and Managing, including change controlWho Should Take This Course
This course is valuable for those interested in learning the latest process, techniques and industry standards used in project management. It is also for experienced project managers who desire to increase their project management skills and apply a standards-based approach to project management. Related Courses
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