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Course ID: 5142 | Course Duration: 2 Days | CEUs: CEU Credits: 1.2 CPE Credits: 12

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Fundamentals of Successful Project Management Training Class

Course ID: 5142

Fundamentals of Successful Project Management Training Seminar

The unique two-day workshop that takes the mystery out of successful project management

In this seminar you'll learn...

How to manage and work on projects while you're juggling your regular job responsibilities

How to develop your project plan and get it started in the right direction

How to apply the universal 5-stage project management model

How to use 2 types of project reviews to give you early warning of trouble ahead

And much more

Learn the secrets to successful project management -how to create a plan, implement it, monitor progress, correct as necessary and deliver as promised. This two-day workshop will show you how to make projects an orderly progression of completed objectives, instead of a helter-skelter race with disaster.

Who needs project management training?

Managers and supervisors - Project leaders

- Self-directed work groups - Team leaders

Almost everyone's job today includes the requirement for successfully managing projects. The need for a straightforward framework for successfully managing a variety of projects has never been greater. Fundamentals of Successful Project Management provides the real-world approach and teaches the fundamental skills that everyone who works on projects can benefit.

The Easy Way To Successful Project Management

The focus of these intensive two days of training:

To provide you with a practical, easy-to-use system for planning

and managing projects effectively.

You'll learn how to use scheduling tools like Gantt, CPM and PERT and how to evaluate the pros and cons of each for your particular project needs. Plus, you'll learn how to recognize and avoid some of the common pitfalls and mistakes that can sabotage even the most well-conceived projects. And, because "gremlins" always show up, you'll learn how to provide for contingencies and how to creatively solve problems and handle conflicts. What's more, this unique two-day course comes right to your area at a price that's a fraction of what others charge for similarly comprehensive programs.


	Agenda
	WORKSHOP AGENDA Day one: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Key considerations for project managers The 6 unique characteristics that distinguish project management from other responsibilities Mastering the 5-stage project management process Recognizing the "triple threat" constraints you face with every project you start Why deadlines are missed-how to avoid, up front, the single biggest obstacle to meeting the schedule Avoiding the 4 most common problems that plague projects How to identify and avoid the 3 biggest pitfalls that can keep a project's outcome from living up The 10 commandments for successful project management The SMART approach to setting clear goals The fundamentals of project planning The basic purpose of planning How to recognize and overcome the barriers to good planning When planning really is a waste of time The one rule to use for determining how much time to allow for planning How to use a simple planning "safety net" to make sure nothing falls through a crack Planning the time dimension-how to use PERT, Gantt, CPM-choosing the technique best suited to your needs How to estimate a project's cost-4 straightforward methods How to efficiently integrate and allocate the resources at your disposal (and how to make a powerful case for more resources when you need them) There are 3 commonly accepted ways to provide for contingencies in project plans-we'll show you which one top project managers prefer Getting down to work Individuals receive trophies; teams win championships-how to recruit and select the winning project team The 4 staffing rules for building an effective team How to instill a high degree of motivation and commitment in team members How to get the cooperation and involvement of the critically important "support" team Why team member task assignments must include some "give and take" How to conduct project meetings that get results How to use the WBS system to tie work units to the time dimension Choosing the right management tools: Internal integration vs. external integration 4 vital "people factors" you must take into account when setting objectives Day two: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monitoring and controlling How to structure reports for maximum value How to determine the kinds of reports you'll want What written reports can and cannot tell you How to determine how much detail reports should include and what the distribution should be Recognizing the built-in bias of the report writer Using periodic and topical reviews as your "off-course alarm system" Communicating and coordinating-how to let everyone on the project know what's expected of them and how they're doing How to establish checkpoints and milestones that tell you whether or not your project is on track Problem solving and troubleshooting The 7-step problem-solving formula How using a decision tree can often make the solution obvious Dealing with the special problems of smaller projects How to use the principle of "organized disagreement" to ferret out creative alternatives and solutions How to handle the 7 most common sources of conflict in project management situations How to get team members to accept changes when necessary How to prepare for the changing nature and intensity of conflict as the project progresses 9 specific actions you can take immediately to save bogged-down, derailed projects How to recognize and deal with the "dirty dozen" project productivity killers Managing multiple projects The one management secret that will always serve you no matter how many "top priorities" you're juggling Recognizing which projects must take precedence Multi-project reporting systems Computers and project management Recognizing what personal computer software project management programs can do for you-and what they can't 7 evaluation criteria to help you select the best software package for your needs How to "test the water" before you jump in Putting it all together How to organize what you've learned into your own Project Action Plan Praise from past participants "The seminar was very helpful, not only on the technical project management side, but with addressing the people side. The human element is the most important part of managing projects." -Salvatore J. Mastellone Vice President, Medex Assistance Corp. "One of the most effective and informative seminars I've attended. The trainer made the seminar enjoyable with his personal insight and knowledge of the requirements of today's project manager." -Paul Ingeneri Project Coordinator, Sallie Mae "I learned new ways of tracking projects by improved communication skills, organized time lines and charting project phases to help improve performance." -Mark Williams Producer/Director, KLVX Communications Group "I am a project engineer who came here to understand the world of project management on a large project. I have left with a new respect for the field of project management and lots of new ideas to make our current project a success." -Pauline Hartwig Decommissioning Field Supervisor, AECL "The subject matter gave me a fresh perspective on what I've been doing right and what needs change." -Patrick Maloney President, Massachusetts Remodeling Co. Inc..


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	Registration. As soon as we receive your pre-registration, you'll receive a confirmation receipt via email from support@trainup.com.You will receive an Express Admission Ticket in addition to your confirmation order receipt, simply take the express ticket with you to the program and hand it to the registrar. If your ticket doesn't arrive before the seminar, be sure to go anyway. The instructors are expecting you! You may register up until the day before the course date. Cancellations and substitutions. Cancellations received up to five working days before the conference are refundable, minus a $10 registration service charge. After that, cancellations are subject to the entire conference fee, which you may apply toward a future conference. Please note that if you don't cancel and don't attend, you are still responsible for payment. Substitutions may be made at any time. The check-in table opens at 8:15 a.m. When you arrive at the hotel, please check the directory for the exact location of the workshop. The registrars will greet you, and collect your Express Admission Ticket, hand you workshop materials and direct you toward your seat. You'll also want to take the opportunity to meet other professionals from your local area. Introduce yourself! You may meet a new friend. Plan to be registered and ready to go by 8:50 a.m. This class begins at 9:00 a.m. on the dot and wrap up at 4:00 p.m. Lunch is on your own from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Why not invite another participant to dine with you? You can share information, review the morning and make the day even more enjoyable. Parking. The best efforts are made to find workshop facilities that have all the pluses : Convenient location, great meeting rooms, courteous staff and plenty of free parking. However, some facilities have paid parking only. You may want to check with the facility personnel to determine parking fees-often they can direct you to free parking just around the corner. Tape recording. These programs-both what you see and what you hear-are fully copyrighted. No audio recording or videotaping, please. Program agenda: 8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Register and collect materials 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Workshop session 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch on your own 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Workshop session Seminar materials And you won't go home empty-handed. You'll leave this workshop with a Certificate of Attendance; a soundly researched, unabridged workbook; your Personal Action Plan for implementing what you've learned; and step-by-step guidelines for sharing the new ideas with your associates back at work. Need one more reason to choose this seminar? The guarantee. It's simple. If you're not happy, the instructors are not happy. If you're not absolutely delighted with the value and benefits to be gained from this workshop, tuition is fully refundable or choose to attend another seminar given by this course sponsor. You'll gain 6 valuable skills that will serve you forever: 1 How to plan projects. What the plan should include, what it shouldn't- How much time to allow for planning -Taking into account the "triple constraint" all projects encounter - How to use powerful tools that can make planning easier 2 How to establish time lines. How to select and use the appropriate tools for scheduling: PERT, Gantt, CPM - Step-by-step guidelines for establishing milestones 3 How to keep things moving. How to select your team, get their support and the support of other key players - How to motivate and communicate - How to secure top management's agreement and backing 4 How to monitor and control. Reports and reviews-when to use both - How to keep tabs on costs, schedules and objectives - How to monitor checkpoints to measure progress 5 How to solve problems. Creative approaches to solving problems- Getting the most from available resources - Specific actions that can save projects in trouble - How to overcome resistance to adjustments and change 6 How to manage multiple projects. A systematic approach to staying on top of several projects at once-How to select team leaders/ project managers - How to set priorities and resolve the conflict between competing priorities