Overview:

The Challenge
Within virtually every enterprise there is growing understanding of just how crucial successful projects are to financial well-being. After all, our ability to reach Strategic Objectives largely depends on the success of our major initiatives. In parallel with this understanding is the realization that all levels of the organization must become conversant with the primary principles of project management. It is only through a shared understanding of how projects are chosen, funded, planned and executed that we can truly become proficient at achieving regular project success.

The Solution
Project Management Overview for Managers delivers a power-packed overview of the essential project management concepts and techniques that every business manager must know. All topics include field-proven best practices that are effective in any project setting. Participants are shown how to structure a project, establish and manage scope, create an effective schedule, identify and manage risks, control costs, manage to the triple constraint and more. The format includes a mixture of group discussions, exercises and lecture. Whether new to Project Management or building on existing skills, participants will return to their business better equipped to bring their projects to a successful conclusion. Learning Objectives include an understanding of:

• Project lifecycle and project environment
• Getting a project off to a good start
• Managing projects for optimal long-term value
• Knowing who your stakeholders are
• Obtaining good estimates
• Defining and managing scope, schedule and budget
• The Communication Strategy
• Importance of Quality
• Managing Project Risk
• Change Control
• Product delivery