Develop and enhance the contributions you make to your project and organization by being able to:
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Understand project management framework, context, and processes.
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Recognize the importance of planning and various types of tasks, milestones, and schedules.
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Create a Work Breakdown Structure and a schedule with activities, durations, and interdependencies using a Critical Path Method (CPM).
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Understand the basics of the PERT approach in project management
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Identify techniques to reduce overall project duration and their practical implications.
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Analyze the overall schedule to identify problems and develop practical solutions.
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Identify and quantify schedule and cost risks and develop strategies to mitigate the risks.
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Recognize the importance of Human Resource Management (HRM) in managing projects.
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Identify stakeholders (external and internal) and their roles.
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Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the project manager and project sponsor.
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Discuss and analyze communication channels among project stakeholders.
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Describe various forms or organizational structures with their advantages and disadvantages.
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Discuss various forms of matrix structures and tips on how to make matrix systems work.
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Recognize the importance and dynamics of power and politics in project management.
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Describe stages of team development and learn practical tips to build and develop high-performance teams.
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Recognize the role of leader vs. manager and how it is related to the project life cycle.
Who Should Attend
This course is specifically designed for individuals who are expected to help achieve project objectives and contribute actively as project managers, team members and other stakeholders.
Instructional Methods
- Lecture
- discussion
- group exercises
- role-playing.
Duration
3 Days.
