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Managing projects of any size, whether they might be editorial, marketing or IT, requires a very specific set of skills and knowledge and a defined approach - that's why there are so many project management methodologies out there.
This course draws on some of the common principles in current project management thinking and takes you from how a project comes into existence through to what needs to be done once your project is complete.
Project Management will help the learner ensure that the work they put in to a project results in lasting positive change.
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Project Management enables the learner to
- Overcome any initial stumbling blocks
- Understand what a project is so you can clearly define what is involved to ensure each stage of the project can be understood and implemented effectively
- Ensure they deliver projects on time and within budget by understanding what tools to use, how to schedule, plan and cost a project
- Maximise their chance of success by ensuring project teams have the right blend of knowledge, experience and perspectives
- Ensure the project hand-over and launch goes smoothly so you can focus on measuring its success
- Minimise the chance of problems with the project by learning techniques for managing risk and maintaining quality
Learning outcomes
What is project management?
What is a project?
What are the stages of a project?
What is project management?
What are project constraints?
Defining the project
Who identifies the need for a project?
Who is involved at the project definition stage?
How do we define customer needs?
How do I write a project brief?
What happens once a project brief is signed-off?
What is my role as project manager?
How do I build a project team?
Beginning the project
What are the stages to planning a project?
How do I come up with a milestone plan?
How do I plan in detail?
What costs do I have to consider when planning?
What controls and processes do I need to put in place?
How should I launch the beginning of a project?
Managing the project
How can I monitor and control the project?
How should I react when things aren't going to plan?
How do I make sure my team pulls together and holds together?
How can I monitor project risk?
What is change control?
Finishing the project
What do I do when the project is finished?
What can we learn from completed projects?
How do I make sure the hand-over goes smoothly?
How can I judge the success of the project?
Target audience
This course is designed to appeal to staff who are responsible for project work.
Less experienced staff will find that the course will help them understand the process and be more effective at managing a project.
More experienced or senior people will value the opportunity to spend time reviewing their approach to project management techniques.
See also:
 Effective Communication
Managing Workload
Managing Relationships
Managing your Behaviour at Work
Negotiation Skills: the Principles
Networking Skills
Problem Solving
The Internal Sales Person
Managing High Performing Teams
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