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PM - 2-Day Training Course:

Over two days this course takes participants through a robust practical process for managing projects in a simple and effective way. The focus is on simple messages and techniques so that participants can improve their project management performance as soon as they return to the workplace.

The sessions are run in an interactive manner and cognisance will be taken of the expressed needs of participants on the day. A significant part of the two days will be spent planning an actual project. Participants are encouraged to bring some of their own current projects, which can be reviewed during the final session.

The course is designed for people whose job it is to manage projects so that schedule, quality and cost goals are achieved. Reference will be made to the latest techniques and tools and examples will be shown and discussed. However the main focus is on helping people change the way they work to ensure a greater level of success in their projects.

Topics covered are:

Day 1:

SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS
• Mission - What, When, Who, How
• Process and tools. What your company uses, What you can use, What you should use
• Planning - Scheduling Techniques, Contingency, Risk Analysis and Budgeting

TEAM
• Knowing your team
• Getting them to do things
• How work gets done
• Multiple projects and shared resources

COMMUNICATION
• Basics of communication
• Tools used today
• Communication within team
• Communication outside team

Day 2:

WHAT IF
• Re-planning
• Responding to new requests
• Adding new projects
• Re-budgeting
• Project reviews

GROUP EXERCISE
• Planning a project using lessons learned from above

GROUP DISCUSSION
• Review of projects planned during course
• Constructive criticism
• Q&A session (attendees may use time to discuss PM issues in their workplace)

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