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Course Overview
Project management is a core capability in many changing organisations however over
the years with the evolution and over-emphasis of training in methodologies such
as Prince 2 and the ever increasing use and reliance of project management software,
the understanding and application of fundamental basic project management skills
seem to have diminished.
Course Content
- The role of the project within change management is explored and what is and what
is not a project is clearly defined.
- The challenges of different types of project management are looked at with particular
reference to engineering versus software development projects and business change
initiatives.
- The role of the project manager within organisations is investigated and the relative
benefits of matrix, task force or functional management are examined.
- The Time, Cost, and Quality triangle is presented and the implications of this fundamental
clearly embedded.
- The use of work breakdown structure as a planning process is demonstrated and reinforced
through practical exercises.
- Network Analysis is looked at and a deep appreciation developed for its use in defining
the logic of project plans and schedules including critical path analysis and
- how plans can be modified to improve delivery times.
- The use of the “Gantt” chart is developed and how this can be used for progress tracking
budget management and project reporting.
- The use of milestones and checkpoints to manage project schedules.
- The management of risks and issues is covered with development of risk and issue
workshops and risk and issue logs.
A two day course designed to provide the fundamental skills required to be a project
manager, to manage a successful project whatever project management methodology is
chosen by the delegate’s organisation.