Project Management - The Process
This workshop focuses on the technical aspects of project management. We look at the role of the project manager in the project planning process, discuss the issues of project control and the need for robust and accurate information at key stages.
Course Overview
This workshop focuses on the technical aspects of project management. We look at the role of the project manager in the project planning process, discuss the issues of project control and the need for robust and accurate information at key stages.
This highly practical one day course provides a good introduction to some of the techniques such as critical path analysis, network analysis and risk assessment as well as how to design control systems and monitoring progress. We also look at the identification of project tasks and how they inter-relate to each other, as well as how to create robust assessments of the time and resources required at each stage. The use of case studies and practical exercises throughout the day helps to focus on important issues and highlight learning points.
Whilst the course is designed to provide a solid introduction to the basics of project management, delegates will also be given a brief introduction to the main concepts and project stages in PRINCE 2 (Projects in controlled environments), the de-facto standard required by many major projects in the public and private sector.
What You Will Learn
- To understand the recognised phases of a project and the need to alter the management/leadership balance
- The importance of proper project definition and a robust business case, with review stages if appropriate
- The planning process and how it applies to each stage of the project
- Critical path analysis techniques and how to design reporting mechanisms to monitor progress
- Network Analysis and identification of project tasks
- To risk assess and prepare contingency plans based on the likely-hood/impact matrix concept
- The importance of project closure and review, lessons learned and continuous improvement.
Who Should Attend
This course is particularly appropriate for managers who have been (or who are going to be) given the responsibility for a major project. This may be in addition to the normal management responsibilities or as a dedicated project manager for the duration of the project. The workshop is also suitable for people with some prior experience of project management who wish to enhance and improve their understanding of the process issues involved in a major strategic project.
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Upcoming Locations & Dates
This course is usually provided on an in-house basis to suit individual clients.
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