Target Audience

• Experienced project managers who are attempting to practice good project management, but lack the internal support needed to do so.
• Project managers who work in departments or teams where PM techniques are inconsistent and vary widely.
• Project managers who enjoy helping others, and enjoy learning from others as well.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

• Identify a variety of ways to make project management work better in their organizations;
• Develop a plan to implement consistent and sound PM practices within their organizations;
• Gain buy-in from managers and co-workers; and
• Implement their plan of action quickly and effectively.

Class Materials

As part of the course, each student will receive a packet of prepared handouts and information—as well as copies of all slides used during the course. Although the actual content of the 4-hour course will be completely audience-driven, the presenter will distribute pre-prepared information, slides and exercises on the following course-related topics:

• Dealing with Virtual teams
• Handling Unrealistic schedules
• Managing Scope Change
• Developing Consistent Processes
• Combating Poor Communication
• Overcoming Poor Risk Management
• Building High Performance Teams
• Requirements definition
• Managing Without Authority
• Setting and Managing Stakeholder Expectations
• Defining the PM’s Role in Contract management
• Acquiring, Assigning and Managing Project Resources