Customized Training Program - Proactive Project Management

There is a step-by-step methodology that you can follow to more effectively and efficiently manage your projects.

This two day program (1 ½ days for the program designed for Administrative Support personnel) gives a basic "nuts and bolts" overview of project management.
Recommended class size is twelve. Training by a computer systems consultant on "Microsoft Project" can also be integrated into the two-day design.

Objectives:

  • List key stages of project management
  • Describe the major tools for project planning, scheduling and resource allocation
  • Explain key actions to minimize project delays
  • Describe appropriate monitoring and tracking techniques.
  • Plan, prioritize, implement and measure projects
  • Identify actions associated with gaining commitment to projects
(Optional)- Integrate a few key elements of MS Project software with a step-by-step model for project management.

Module Structure

I. Basic Introduction
II. Key Elements/Roles in Project Management
III. Defining the Project
IV. Planning the Project

    - Scheduling Techniques - Gantt, PERT charts
    - Tree Diagram - small group exercise

V. Implementing the Project
    - Problem Prevention - small group exercise
    - Communication Issues

VI. Monitoring and Evaluating the Project
    - Rewarding and Celebrating
VII. Action Planning

 

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