Project Management – Preventing Project Failure

Description

Introduction 

This training will give participants insight into core essential project management techniques. Participants will develop skills, knowledge and tools needed to start running each stage of the project life cycle successfully. Participants will also learn to work within organisational scope and cost constraints and set goals tied directly to stakeholder needs.

The training is perfect for directors or managers looking to improve their skills in project management or are looking to consolidate and formalise what they have already learnt in their job.

Course Content

• Introduction to project management and the time, cost, quality triangle
• Project roles & responsibilities
• Starting projects successfully, including scope definition
• Critical path analysis & best practice project planning
• Risk & issue management
• Using a RAID log
• Stakeholder management
• Understanding project team leadership and development
• Enterprise project management
• Why do projects fail?
• Five factors that lead to successful projects
• How to manage stress

Learning Outcomes
Participants will learn how to get the most from their team and learn to utilise project management tools to get work done on time and within budget. They will understand the principles of smart planning, open communication, careful risk management, project pleasure.