Project Management for Everyone                                                                                

Summary

This course will provide participants with practical skills that apply to all type of projects and enable them to better manage their projects.

Who Should Attend

Anyone who is interested in managing their own projects better. This course is not suitable for those preparing for certification; instead, it is aimed towards those who want to work smarter, not harder, and may serve as an introduction to more formalized Project Management courses.

Topics

Specifically, this course includes the following topics:
    

     Writing clearly defined project statements (25 words or less);
     Clarifying project objectives with measurable outcomes that align with project statements;
     Developing a project timeline based on available information;
     Breaking a project into smaller tasks;
     Assigning responsibilities;
     Determine the critical tasks path;
     Tracking Progress towards milestones and goals;
     Reporting progress to management and stakeholders;
     Managing multiple projects while maintaining daily workload;
     Clarifying roles and responsibilities and maintaining project status; and
     Running productive project meetings for planning, brainstorming, status updates, and problem solving.

Course Materials

Course material includes fully annotated presentation material, to allow attendees to focus on what is being taught rather than on taking “good notes”.

Methods of Presentation

Classroom lecture/discussion; multiple hands-on exercises

Duration

2.5 days - 36 attendees maximum