Advanced Project Management

Description

Project Management Essentials is an introduction to running and managing projects effectively. We all get involved in projects of various types and sizes. This course gives you the necessary tools and techniques to deliver projects on time, on budget to the required specification every time.

By attending this course, your Project Management skills will be taken to a higher level. This is a comprehensive exploration of the Leadership skills required for project success. We will take you on a journey of discovering your strengths and areas for development and also those of your team. This is a “must-do” course for anyone who wants to run successful projects.

The course will wrap with a summary of the key learning points, followed by an action planning exercise with a view to apply the acquired knowledge and skills immediately upon your return to work. Post-course support is also available in relation to the implementation of your action plan, up to six (6) months following course completion.

What you will learn

The Project Cycle

• Defining Your Project
• Project Planning Toolkit
• The Skills of an Effective Project Manager

Project Scheduling – Cost Estimation and Budgeting

• Project Scoping and The Work Breakdown Structure
• Forecasting Time
• Project Finance and Budgeting

Project Risk Management

• Assessing Risk on your Project
• Stakeholder Management
• Managing Changes in your Project and Project Closure

Six Sigma Essentials

• Is Six Sigma right for your company?
• Implementing Six Sigma Effectively
• Prioritizing your Six Sigma Activities
• Common Complaints

Project Leadership – Key Skills

• Leadership Skills for Project Success
• Building a high performing Project Team
• Motivation and Empowerment

Project Leadership – Engagement and Development

• Leading with Open Accountability
• Engaging Key Stakeholders Effectively
• Coaching Your Project Team

Keeping Projects on Track

• Delivering Projects under Pressure
• Dealing With Difficult Stakeholders
• High-level Communication

Lean Project Management Essentials

• Lean principles
• Lean Models
• The 5S transitions

Course Review

• Summary and recap of key learning objectives
• Action Planning