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Project Management Skills
Introduction
Many managers and supervisors have to take on
responsibility for non-routine tasks or developments.
These ‘special projects’ often require different skills
from those in day-to-day management.
Those who find themselves having to do more ‘project
management’ will find that this two-day course
provides tools and techniques for managing a project
successfully whilst also exploring ways to manage the
‘human elements’ too. These include influencing skills,
managing both a project team and stakeholders in
general and understanding the impact of change in the
Course Content
workplace.
· What is a project?
· Why do projects?
Benefits of attending · Key skills needed as a project manager
This course will enable participants to: · Roles & Responsibilities
· Determine what projects are and why they are · Project planning and Project management tools
carried out · Scope and objectives
· Have an understanding of some theories and jargon · Communication Strategies
often associated with projects · The impact of change
· Identify the key steps involved in planning a project · Cost Benefit analysis
· Be aware of many project management tools, · Post Implementation reviews
including project life cycle, scope, objectives and · Managing the project team
benefit realisation.
· Understand the benefits of interpersonal skills in the
Duration: 2 days
world of projects.
Dates 22-23/11/07
Who the course is for
11-12/06/08
Managers, supervisors and any team leaders who
29-30/10/08
undertake one-off tasks and non-routine work. Anyone
who has been given special responsibility for a project,
Fee: £475
but has not experienced much, if any formal project
management training.