Introduction to Project Management (2 days)
It’s not necessary for everyone to understand project management
in great detail or to be fully proficient in utilizing every one of the tools. However, it can be very useful for everyone
involved with projects to be familiar with the fundamentals.
The Introduction to Project Management Seminar is
geared to those who only need a well-rounded but basic understanding of project management principles and practices. It provides
a complete picture of the art (behavioral skills) and science (technical skills) of project management, without all of the
detail. Anyone involved in project work will learn how to significantly enhance their working relationships.
Who
should attend:Anyone who regularly interfaces
with projects and project managers will benefit from attending this workshop. This includes team members new to project management,
and project support people who only need to understand the basics of project management.
Key topics covered include:- Identifying
and displaying the project tasks
- Working with a team to developing project network diagram
- Fundamentals of estimating
- Fundamentals
of risk management
- Reporting progress
and the value of having an “early warning” mindset
- The value of executing project work in a team environment
- How the team can support the project manager
- Managing to an orderly project closeout
Participants will learn how to:- Develop a Work Breakdown Structure in a team environment
- Estimate work package effort, duration, and cost
- Develop a risk-based project schedule in a team environment
- Effectively interact with other team members
- Provide accurate and reliable input on project status
Instructional methods and learning tools:- Interactive classroom instruction
- “Hands-on”
small group exercises
Take-away tools:- Template for capturing and
documenting comprehensive customer requirements
- Template
for developing a Project Definition Document
- Checklist
for identifying potential project problems
