Project Management Skills for Non Project Managers Training

PACKAGE INCLUDES

• 3 DVD-ROMs featuring instructor-led classroom sessions with full audio, video and demonstration components
• Printable courseware
• Focused on practical solutions to real-world development problems
• Free 1 Year Upgrade Policy

COURSE INTRODUCTION

From managers to staff members, the need to assume leadership responsibilities for projects is always needed, regardless of your job title. This course will teach you how to make a meaningful contribution by leading others through the stages of planning, executing, and completing a project." "Course Introduction

Lesson 1 - Planning the Project

Planning the Project
Define the Project Requirements
Key Area Analysis: Things to Consider
Questions to ask yourself?
Definition
Criteria for Judging a Project
Stages of the Project
Defining the Project Requirements - Real Life Example
Defining the Project Requirements - Assessment Activity
How to Define the Project Requirements - Guidelines
Create Your Project Plan
Schedule
Benchmarks
Benchmarks Real Life Example
Team Development
Pushback
Project Plan
Sample Microsoft Project Plan
Sample Project Plan
Milestones
How to Create Your Project Plan - Guidelines
Lesson 1 Reflective Questions
Lesson 1 Review

Lesson 2 - Implementing the Project Plan

Implementing the Project Plan
Execute the Project Plan
Kick-Off Meeting
Kick-Off Meeting - Real Life Example
Delegation
The Limitations of the Project-Management Role
How to Execute the Project Plan - Guidelines
Executing the Project Plan - Assessment Activity
Monitor the Progress of the Project
Time-Management Tools
Checkpoints
Performance Gaps
Common Performance Problems
Common Performance Problems - Real Life Example
How to Monitor the Progress of the Project - Guidelines
Monitoring the Progress of the Project - Assessment Activity
Negotiate for Success
Red Flags
Troubleshooting
Escalation
Troubleshooting Strategies
Negotiation Strategies
How to Negotiate for Success - Real Life Example
How to Negotiate for Success - Guidelines
Evaluate the Process
Close-Out Meeting
How to Evaluate the Process - Guidelines
Evaluating the Process - Assessment Activity
Lesson 2 Reflective Questions
Course Closure