“Failures
don't plan to fail; they fail to plan.” -- Harvey Mackay
This
course is designed to teach the skills required to effectively manage
projects within an organization. Basic
principles are reviewed, such as resource loading and leveling, how to
crash project schedules, and phase/gate methodologies. Also, essential skills are imparted, including the ability to
scope projects, identify critical issues, and plan projects.
Learning Objectives
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Learn
how to finish projects on time and within budget as well as
specified quality and performance criteria.
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Learn
when and how to use critical project management tools such as
PERT, CPM and Gantt Charts.
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Learn
how to adjust leadership style to achieve purposes in different
project situations.
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Learn
how to marshal team resources, capitalizing on the strengths of
individual members and benefiting from the synergy of their
combined efforts.
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Learn
how to evaluate, select and use the latest market-proven PC-based
project management software.
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Learn
how to advance quickly your project management proficiency to the
next level.
- Understand
the five traits/characteristics of successful project managers
enabling you to focus your energies for maximum professional
growth.
Audience
This
course is specifically designed for employees who need a better
understanding of the skills required to effectively manage a project,
including: Project Leaders, Managers of Special Projects,
Operations Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, Engineering Mangers,
Construction Coordinators, MIS Managers, Quality Managers, R&D
Personnel, and Marketing Managers.
Course Outline
Introduction
to Project Management Skills Development
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Key
Project Management Roles
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Expected
Benefits
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Pilot
Results
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New
Product Introduction Wave Form
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Dysfunctional
Wave Form for NPI
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Product
Introduction Wave Forms
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Global
Perspective in Project Management
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Defining
Project Management
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Five
Step Process to Project Success
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Project
Management Process Steps
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Benchmarking
Project Management Competencies |
Select Project
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Selecting
Projects
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Project
Prioritization Grid
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Initialize
Project
Develop
Critical Issues and Project Organization Structure
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Defining
Critical Issues
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Example
Critical Issues
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Facilitating
Critical Issue Identification
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Prioritizing and Resolving
Critical Issues
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Pro
forma Critical Issues Identification Action Agenda
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Creating
Teams & Subteams and Chartering Those Teams |
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Mock Upgrade Team Summary
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Critical
Issues Template
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Team
Summary Table Template |
Develop Top
Tier, Logic Driven WBS
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Terms and Definitions
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Nine
Step Planning Process
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Creating
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) |
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Identifying HIgh Level Tasks, Task Interrelationships and
Durations
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Strategies
for Planning Projects
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Importance of Inputting Plan into Software |
Complete
Project Risk Analysis
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Potential
Problem Analysis (PPA)_ |
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PPA Examples and Forms |
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Identifying Preventative Actions
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Developing Contingency Plans and
Triggers |
Develop
Detailed Project Plans
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Phase/Gate
Systems for Project Management
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Project
Development Methodology Gate Protocol Table
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Task Dependencies
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Task
Relationships
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Benefits
and Use of Gantt
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BAR-B-Q
Pit Gantt Chart
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Benefits
and Use of Network Diagrams
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Network
Diagrams
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Network
Diagrams and the Six Block Method
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Time
Estimating
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Resource
Loading and Leveling
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Resource Planning Worksheet
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Resource
Planning Worksheet with Resources
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WBS
with Predecessors, Task Owners, and Effort
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WBS
with Predecessors, Task Owners, Effort and Duration
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WBS
with Predecessors, Task Owners, Effort, Duration & Loading
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Project
Planning Worksheet
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Resource
Histogram: Systems
Analyst |
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How to Compare Plans Against
Critical Issues and PPA
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Finalize
Project Economics & Prepare CAR
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Gathering
Appropriate Financial Data
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Cost Management
-- A Private Sector
Example |
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Overview:
How to Complete and Publish Economics Using Established
Communication Plan |
Develop
Communications Plan
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Communication and the Project
Manager
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Identifying
Key Stakeholders
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Determining Vehicles, Recipients,
Accountability and Frequency |
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Communication
Plan and Strategy - Platform Process Development Project
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Communication
Plan and Strategy - Project Upgrade
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Communication
Plan
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Communication
Strategy |
Reach
Consensus on Project Scope, Plan and Economics
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Establishing Baselines |
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Value in Reducing Project Time |
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Compressing
the Critical Path - Fast Tracking the Project |
Implement,
Task & Control
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Project Scheduler/Controller Role:
Tracking & Controlling Projects
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Tracking
and Controlling Projects
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Tracking/Controlling
the Short Term Future with Project Management Software
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Milestone,
Slack, and Baseline
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Baseline
Changes |
Close Project
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Project
Closure Process
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Action
Agenda
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Punch
List
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Project
Management – Lessons Learned
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Technical
Lessons Learned |
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Celebrate Success |
Post Project
Assessment
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World Class Project Management Key
Success Factors
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Characteristics
of World Class Project Management |
Program Format- 3
Days
This
program includes a comprehensive workbook featuring step-by-step
planning information that serves as your blueprint in managing future
projects. Techniques and
principles are illustrated with examples and cases, and participants
have many opportunities to ask questions and discuss problems they have
experienced. Participants
also have the opportunity to apply the skills and principles that are
taught throughout the program by working though an actual project case
study. The maximum class
size is 20, but for optimum results 12-16 participants is ideal. |
