3 day Workshop -- Price: $1,350 taxes extra
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Strategic Objective
Project Management provides participants with the knowledge, skills and tools to effectively manage a project throughout its life cycle. This workshop leverages Intersol’s extensive work and experience in both private and public sector.
Learning Objectives
Participation in this workshop will enable you to...
- demonstrate the use of the various skills and processes contained in the five project steps of Initiation, Definition, Planning, Implementation and Closure;
- develop a comprehensive, viable plan and keep all integral players updated;
- work effectively in a team format using a process approach;
- apply project management techniques to their own project.
Overview
Projects have long been an integral part of the process by which organizations translate Strategy into Action. This workshop is designed to present knowledge, processes and tools related to project management – in a government context. It provides an opportunity to apply the acquired knowledge to a variety of practice sessions and is feedback driven. A collaborative assessment enables participants to establish how and when to apply the skills to real job situations.
Recognize the scope of the strategic project process within your organization. As a skilled project manager, you will be able to build proficient teams that are budget-conscious, schedule-oriented and quality-driven. Learn how to identify stakeholders and define roles to achieve consensus and results. Secure formal and ongoing support from management and stakeholders. Develop a comprehensive, viable plan. Master the processes and procedures necessary for project success, keeping all integral players updated. Lead by inspiring—and optimize your project.
Topics include, but are not limited to…
Introduction
- objective, approach and fundamental principles
- organizational context for project management
- linkages to overall management
- time/effort grid
- the project management process/toolbox
Project Initiation – Process Tools
- analyzing the proposed project as an issue, need, problem, or opportunity
- performing research
- preparing the concept brief
Project Definition- Process Tools
- selecting the project leader
- selecting the project team
- setting up evaluation parameters
- analyzing feasibility
- cost/Benefit analysis
- analyzing the project environment
- analyzing the target user and impact
- estimating preliminary costs
- describing the project
Project Planning – Process Tools
- establishing the task plan – contingency planning
- choosing controls
- identifying roles
- estimating resources
- costing the project in detail
- setting the communications plan
- displaying the project plan
- specifying and scooping in detail
Project Implementation – Process Tools
- managing meetings – the project meeting system
- managing project status
- testing output
Project Closure – Process Tools
- measuring and reporting on results
- reporting on evaluation
- assessing and disbanding the team
- sending information to data base
Additional Tips & Tools in Project Management
- establishing team mission and values
- interpersonal problem solving
- the project team life cycle
- managing barriers to project team effectiveness
