PROJECT MANAGEMENT

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Define what is meant by a project and how it differs from normal management tasks.
Identify the role, skills and qualities of an effective project manager.
Set clear and realistic objectives for a project and understand the stages of the project life cycle.
Confidently plan, organise and document a project in a logical manner.
Gain and maintain the support and commitment of others and clearly identify the role of all project team members.
Monitor, control and adjust a project effectively and keep all relevant parties informed of progress.
Predict risks and make appropriate contingency plans.
Review and learn from strengths and weaknesses identified on completion of a project.
Understand the role that IT can play in supporting the project manager.
Balance the demands of a project with your day-to-day role and be successful in both.


COURSE DESIGNED FOR

Individuals who are new to the role of project manager.

COURSE DURATION
One Day

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DELEGATES

Eight

IN HOUSE DELIVERY OPTION AVAILABLE
Yes

COURSE CONTENT

Introduction to Project Management~

What is a project? Differentiating between a project and your day-to-day tasks
Defining what we mean by project management
The role of the project manager
Skills of the project manager

The Project Life Cycle ~

A four staged approach to managing projects
Project definition - setting objectives, scope and constraints
Agreeing objectives with the project sponsor

Project Planning ~

Basic planning tools and techniques
Creating a work breakdown structure
Methods of estimating time and cost
Creating a plan of activities
Using a bar chart
Identifying areas of risk and developing a contingency plan
Project monitoring and change control - responding to problems
Documenting the plan

Implementing and Controlling Projects ~

Keeping activities on track
Monitoring performance
Dealing with problems to keep the project on track
Making the right decisions
Dealing with requests for change

Effective Project Communication and People Management ~

The essentials of effective project communications
Gaining support and maintaining commitment to the project
Using influencing skills to gain and maintain access to resources
Promoting the project and keeping it alive

Project Close ~

Measuring results against objectives and the plan
Capturing learning for future projects
Closing down and moving on

Using IT ~

Utilising project management software - the key considerations

Personal Development ~

Review of problems and concerns
Formulating an action plan