PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS |
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No matter whether their job title has the word project in it, almost all managers
find themselves running projects. In many cases these project have no official title,
have unclear objectives and do not have a dedicated project team. It is not surprising
that such projects run into difficulty. By implementing the fundamentals of project
management, managers can ensure that they have the very best chance to deliver on
their promises.
Over two days this workshop provides a structured approach to the key phases of
a project and the roles and responsibilities of a project manager in each phase.
It focuses on developing skills in applying basic project management techniques.
The first day focuses on the hard skills of planning and scheduling. The second
day explores the softer skills of communicating and influencing.
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Day 1
- Am I a Project Manager?
- Defining the Project
- Planning Timescales
- Resource Scheduling
- Project Monitoring
- Change Control
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Day 2
- Stakeholders and Expectations
- Building a Team
- Project Communication
- When Things Go Wrong
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During the two day programme, participants will learn the techniques and build the
skills that will allow them to:
- Clearly establish the objectives of a project
- Gain stakeholder commitment
- Plan a project in stages, establishing timelines and resource requirements
- Build and lead a strong project team
- Manage and monitor a project through the key stages to completion
- Manage stakeholder expectations and project changes
Managers and team leaders who have not had previous formal training in project management
but nonetheless find themselves leading or managing either internal or external
projects. This course is also applicable to member of a project team who want to
understand the role of a project manager and the key phases of a project.