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| Quantum Training - Planning, Organizing & Controlling Projects |
Who Needs this Training? Suitable for project managers, project planners and any staff whose core responsibilities are planning and executing the day-to-day management of activities within a project and whose organization already has clear project management processes and procedures in place. An understanding of basic project management theory is beneficial, along with prior knowledge of using Gantt charts and critical path analysis. Program Benefits As an effective project manager, you organize scarce resources, work under tight deadlines, control project change and generate maximum team performance. Through a simulated case study, you will learn how to successfully plan, manage and deliver projects. You will also learn how to implement project management processes, develop leadership skills and how to respond to real-world scenarios. Program Objectives By the end of this training delegates will be able to: Appreciate the range of techniques and tools used in planning, organizing and controlling projects and have an opportunity to practice them on a micro project i.e. in a 'risk free' environment. Produce accurate, workable plans giving a detailed breakdown of costs, timescales, tasks and resources. Understand the impact of stakeholders expectations on the project. Quantify the impact of problems and changes in real terms of resources, timeand costs. Understand how to keep the project alive and on track through effective project communication skills. Understand how a project team functions and how best to manage it. What will be Learnt How to produce a project plan to ensure successful delivery and stakeholder satisfaction How to plan and run projects using best practices in a 6-step project management process How to implement risk management techniques and mitigation strategies How to estimate and schedule task work and duration with confidence How to implement monitoring tools and controls to keep you fully in command of the project How to recognize and practice the leadership skills needed to run a motivated team Training Outline Program Reviewing the Fundamentals Review of the 'project lifecycle' Project scope, definition and specification The different project roles, responsibilities and boundaries Stakeholder management and engagement Planning Projects for Results Work breakdown structures Estimating and scheduling work Network diagrams and Gantt charts Resource scheduling and leveling The value of qualitative risk analysis Contingency planning Establishing appropriate milestones Organizing the Project Managing the established milestones Getting to grips with information management Managing project costs - what you need to know Controlling the Project Handling the changes and challenges that affect projects Running effective change control processes Managing configuration control - changes, review and status accounting Risk monitoring and issues logs Managing People and Communication within the Project Leadership qualities that get results The keys to effective influence and persuasion When and how to negotiate Achieving practical conflict management How to create an effective communication plan Dates for the open session 16th-17th April 2009 Number of trainer(s): 1trainer Investment per person: Kshs. 20,500 + 16% VAT: INTERESTED? For more information please Contact: Elijah Shitagwa Inyanje elijah@quantumtraining.org; |
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