Today, how do managers measure the success of their projects? Do the managers and team leads in your organization have the tools to provide project leadership? This workshop will identify proven methods to increase productivity, reduce stress, and increase confidence of team leaders. The workshop provides practical skills to enable leaders to manage projects and increase the team's performance. The session will help team leaders and team members identify their mission and vision, determine their operating standards for getting there, and provide a clear understanding of the expectations for achievement.
Course Overview
Course Outcomes
- Learn about the principles of project management
- Develop a project plan/charter to clarify the mission of the team and key measures that define success
- Clarify roles and responsibilities to improve team performance and accountability
- Communicate effectively with your team, management, and clients
- Run productive project meetings for planning, brainstorming, status update, and problem solving
- Evaluate the project’s success and lessons learned
- Approach conflict situations with the mindset that a solution agreeable to all is possible
- Making values-based decisions
Business Need
In today's business environment, managers are expected to do more with less while improving organization performance. Many managers and team leads support cross-functional projects aimed at improving performance and meeting customer needs. Implementing a project management approach uses project management as a tool for getting things done, for improving performance and productivity, and for changing the organization.
Course Topics
Fundamentals of Project Management
- Key activities in the life cycle
- Selecting, initiating, and chartering the project
- Defining the project
Project Planning and Reporting
- Planning and scheduling the project
- Problem-solving and decision-making techniques
- Managing relationships and team member expectations
- Closing out the project and continuous improvement
Course Schedule
Typical Course Duration
Virtual: 4 hours
In-person: 8 hours
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Delivery Methods
Number of participants
- in-person: 30
- virtual: 30
Course Details
Course Level:
- Beginner to Intermediate
Learning Methods:
- Case Study
- Discussion
- Lecture
- Personal Reflection
Equipment:
- easel/markers
- LCD projector and screen