Project Management
Project Management
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
"Excellent, relevant, fantastic delivery and a great working environment." RW, Technical Engineer, YMT Technologies
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.
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.
- 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.
This programme is available on request. In-person or virtual delivery.
“Excellent. Great new tools for planning and new ways and insights into using existing tools.” NB, Service Manager, Dudobi
“Very good content, easy to follow and not over complicated. Good examples used.” VF, AVP Product Control, Mizuho International
“One of the most practical, relevant, useful and engaging programmes I have attended at LDL. The tools that will benefit me will benefit my colleagues through application & supporting them & sharing ideas.” MO, Business Development Manager, LDL
“Very applicable and relevant to what I need to know/do. Matthew was very engaging and had lots of practical examples to back info up and bring things home.” – LH, HR Programme Advisor, Wolseley
“Excellent – Delivered at a perfect level. Good balance of content versus anecdotes. Real examples very useful!” – ST, Senior Chemist, Infineum
This programme is available on request.
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