Duration

One day

Suitable for

Project managers, team leaders, admin professionals and business people who want to be able to manage and fulfil all aspects of their projects to a high standard and on time.

Location

London

Objectives

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Clearly define what a project is know how it differs from normal management tasks
• Identify why projects fail and the key principles for success
• Apply skills and qualities that an effective project manager needs
• Set clear and realistic objectives for your projects
• Plan organise and track your project through all stages of the life cycle
• Identify and log your project risks
• Understand the tools and documents used in project management

Programme

Introduction & Workshop Objectives

• What we will cover
• What are your challenges and priorities on your projects?

Project Management Principles

• What is a project?
• Benefits of project management
• Key principles for success
• Understanding why projects fail
• Terminology
• The lifecycle of a project
• Skills and qualities of the Project Manager

Planning and Organising a Project

• Writing a Project Initiation Document and a project goal
• Identifying key stakeholders
• The need for a clear communication plan
• Defining tasks and durations
• Using network diagrams and Gantt charts to understand the task relationships and perform Critical Path Analysis
• Identifying and mitigating risks
• Understanding the need for good record keeping

Tracking and Completing a Project

• Monitoring, controlling and adjusting a project
• Completing the project - handover, closure and review

The Way Forward

• Taking ideas back to the workplace and putting them into action

Duration (in days)

1