NEW for 2012

Project Management

Course# TD1603


Note: This workshop is capped at 20 participants.

Categories: Administrative Skills and Organizational Development

Level: Intermediate

Type: Multi-Session
To maximize the collaborative learning, please review your calendar before registering to ensure you can attend all sessions.

Total Workshop Time: 12 Hours (four 3-hour sessions)

Make-Ups: There are no make-up sessions for this workshop.

Pre-requisites: TD1066: A Plan with a Purpose

Target Audience: Individuals interested in learning a proven project planning method.

Workshop Description: This multi-session workshop will teach participants a four-step process for managing projects, large or small.  This proven approach helps project managers and their teams craft and deliver projects on time and within budget.

Objectives:

  • Provide tools and knowledge to develop a smart project plan.
  • Execute the right tasks at the right time, thereby decreasing project costs.
  • Recognize potential problems and issues related to project planning.

This Multi-Session workshop will include:

  • Session 1:  Introduction to Project Planning and Foundational Concepts
  1. Identify the level at which you can influence others in project management skills.
  2. Define what a project is and identify what makes a project successful.
  3. Identify ways to develop project ideas.
  4. Learn a creative approach for exploring project thoughts, ideas, possibilities and plans.
  5. Learn how to identify a project’s supporting values and long-range goals.
  6. Practice brainstorming project ideas
  7. Identify how the 7 Habits can apply to project management.
  • Session 2: Visualization and Introduction to Planning
  1. Identify the role “Visualize” plays in effective project management.
  2. Identify and interview project stakeholders to determine their expectations.
  3. Visualize and define a project’s desired end result.
  4. Clearly identify and write a shared project vision statement that meets the SMART criteria.
  5. Identify potential problems and develop contingency plans to manage those problems.
  • Session 3: Planning
  1. Plan a project by breaking it into manageable pieces.
  2. Identify major and minor pieces and tasks.
  3. Determine a detailed timeline and budget.
  4. Identify the skills and equipment necessary to complete the project successfully.
  5. Use the plan to determine whether the project is worth continuing.
  • Session 4: Implementation, Closing and Conclusion
  1. Manage projects and daily workload.
  2. Coordinate and track information and tasks with project team members.
  3. Use a personal planner to help manage the project.
  4. Delegate and communicate effectively.
  5. Assign and track accountability for changes.
  6. Evaluate project performance.
  7. Identify areas of strength and areas for improvement.
  8. Improve future projects.
  9. Prioritize projects.


Presented by: Judy Rannow, Training and Development Professional Development Specialist & FranklinCovey Project Planning Certified

Session Information:
Thursday, June 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2012
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wine-Price