Project Management is fast becoming a hot
discipline. Downsizing, outsourcing and the accelerating
rate of change means that increasingly work is carried
out on a one-off project basis.
Get a solid understanding of the concepts,
tools and techniques of project management with this comprehensive
introductory course.
Covering the entire project life cycle, the content
identifies the dual nature of project management - you
must manage both the process and the people.
The ability to deliver a project on time and within
budget requires much more than just planning skills.
The soft skills of leadership and communication are
equally important.
In short lively segments this course investigates both
the hard and soft skills necessary to navigate even
the most complex project management issues.
Participants learn through compact case histories,
real-world examples, hands-on exercises and a broad
array of practical experiences that can be immediately
applied to their job.
Successful project management requires great planning,
the ability to get the most from the team and last but
by no means least - a determination to succeed. This
course shows you how.
Course
Objectives
At
the end of the course participants
will:
Know how to develop a project
plan with a high-win expectation.
Be able to plan and run projects
using a clear 5 step method.
Know how to use leadership and
communication skills to gain agreement
and support.
Be able to transfer lessons learned
to future projects.
Delegates
Will Learn
Why project management?
How to use the 5 step project management
model.
How to set realistic, measurable objectives.
How to establish roles and responsibilities.
Resource loading.
How to evaluate and manage risk.
How to establish a project monitoring
and control system. Paper vs PC tools.
How to use PERT, CPA and GANTT charting
techniques.
How to handle project meetings.
How to manage change and keep the project
on course.
How to compile a realistic budget.
How to recover from unforeseen setbacks.
How to succeed in the high-responsibility/low-authority
environment.
How to get the best out of teams. Managing
team dynamics.
How to motivate, coach and delegate.
How to use leadership and communication
skills.
Participants will have the
opportunity to plan and lead projects
during the course.
Course
Details
Dates:
1-2 October 2008
2-3 December 2008
Times:
Day one:
10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Day two: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
