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Leading Successful Projects provides the structure, process, and tools necessary to master the art and science of project management. This four-module program enables managers to identify and work with the key variables that impact how projects are defined, planned and implemented.

Leading Successful Projects

Delivery Methods Available:

Classroom – 16 hour workshop (can be delivered in 4-4 hour workshops and is designed for 6-18 participants.

Objectives

  • Understand the four phases that every project goes through.
  • Assess the probable impact of a project on business goals.
  • Determine the roles, tasks and activities needed to complete any project.
  • Ask the right questions in each phase of a project.
  • Use a clear system to track project progress and update stakeholders.
  • Motivate project team members to maintain their commitment and support

Skill Points

  • Assess the situation by identifying problems and opportunities and determine the priority.
  • Determine feasibility by identifying alternatives and determining benefits, costs, risk, and choose best solution.
  • Write goal statement, create objectives, and define roles and responsibilities.
  • List all tasks required to achieve the objectives.
  • Identify resources required to complete tasks and assign responsibilities for each task.
  • Prepare project schedule.
  • Identify risks and the impact that the risk can cause to a project.
  • Monitor project and modify project as needed.
  • Formally close out project by measuring performance against expected performance.