Essentials of Effective Project Management

The aim of this course is to promote an overview of the essentials of effective project management in order to achieve greater success in the delivery of projects

Course Objectives:
Engage in discussion of project management principles
Appreciate the definable stages of a project
Gain a perspective on team dynamics
Define the traits of a successful project manager
Understanding the need for planning and control
Promote ownership and time management
Course Outline:
Project Lifecycle

Initiation
The first phase of the project identifying a need for a project
Project Planning
Understanding of the different types of planning issues from time to financial.
Inclusion of Risk Planning
Commercial and Contractual awareness
Project Exercise
Working in project teams to understand a construction project
Project Execution
Monitoring and control of the execution phase of the project
Project Closure
Identifying successes and failures of project work
Finalising and completing a project
Traits of a successful Project Manager
A video presentation exploring the characteristics associated with the effective project manager.

Intended for:
All who are looking to achieve an overview of project management principles within the construction sector

Course Duration:
1 day (6hrs) CPD/IPD

Delivery:	Classroom
Regions:	Scotland Northern Ireland The West Midlands Wales South West England South East England
Category:	Introduction to Project Management