Course ID: 21213 | Course Duration: 2 Days

Engineers' BootCampTM-PROJECT PLANNING, COMMUNICATION & LEADERSHIP Training Class

Course ID: 21213

Engineers' BootCampTM-PROJECT PLANNING, COMMUNICATION & LEADERSHIP Training Seminar

Time-to-market delays and cost overruns are issues that can be greatly improved by using the tools and techniques from this workshop. The cost of delay for most engineering projects is thousands of dollars per day. More significant products cost businesses tens of thousands per day-or more! The benefits of improving time-to-market even slightly can be huge.

This workshop guarantees to increase project success by improving leadership, planning, and estimating competencies.

Case studies, real-life examples and exercises illustrate how the principles apply on the job. The case studies are drawn from a broad range of product development team environments at small, medium, and large companies serving various industries.

Each participant leaves with a comprehensive workbook and a personalized action plan that will immediately benefit their respective organizations.

"It focuses on several really important issues that engineers need to understand."

- Wendell Neumeyer, Manager, Artex Aircraft

"Gary is an excellent speaker and very knowledgeable about the material presented. A '10' on a 1-10 scale!"

- Karen Wong, Software Engineer, PSC Inc.

"Excellent ideas shown about building trust and respect. The course encouraged me to set a vision and direction for my team."

- Joel Smith, Project Leader, A-Dec, Inc.


	Agenda
	DAY 1 - PROJECT ESTIMATING AND PLANNING Project Planning Overview Project planning competencies and tasks Individual accountability for estimating, planning, and scheduling work Integrating a high level of commitment into plans Project Planning Details Project lifecycle Pros and cons of various lifecycle models Examples of good planning and the effects of poor planning How much planning is the right amount? Dealing with ambiguity and uncertain resource availability Project documentation Case Study: Effect of Poor Planning on Successful Established Company Project Estimating Estimation challenges Prerequisites for estimation Comparison of estimation methods Estimation steps Estimation exercise Case Study: Inaccurate Estimate by High-Performing Team Scheduling Practices Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Iterative estimating and scheduling Scheduling tools Gantt and PERT charts Commitment based scheduling Cost of delay Detailed Design and Test Plans Planning steps Defining roles and responsibilities "Success" criteria Project plan template Planning exercise Balancing planning with prototyping and modeling Case Study: Project Documentation Improves Time-to-Market Design Review Planning Critical design reviews and milestones Formal and informal design reviews Preparation for reviews and accountability Effective design review meetings Making tough decisions related to design review findings Engaging experts from outside the team Third party reviewers DAY 2 - ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP What is Leadership? What leadership is, and what leadership is not Why leadership skills are important for engineers and technical professionals Differences between leadership skills and management skills Self-analysis of key leadership skills to improve Five levels of leadership How to Develop Trust and Respect Characteristics that help credibility and perceived integrity Characteristics that hurt credibility Self-assessment The Art of Influence Building rapport with business associates Helping others to see your view Influencing your manager and other leaders Case study: System Architect with Poor Leadership Skills Understanding the process of "give and take" Influence vs. authority Case Study: Positively Affecting Change When Faced With Resistance Self Assessment of Leadership Ability and Potential Attendees assess abilities in 3 key areas and come up with a score that illustrates strengths and specific leadership skills to develop Additional Project Leadership & Management Considerations Key leadership skills for projects Opportunities to distribute project leadership and management responsibilities Case study: Sharing of Project Leadership and Management Responsibilities Case study: Outstanding Project Leader (a role model for project leaders) Benefits This workshop enables participants to: accelerate product development assume greater project leadership responsibility improve the accuracy of project estimates increase the level of buy-in and commitment to project schedules select or influence the appropriate project lifecycle model improve project-related communication become more influential develop a relevant learning and growth plan Who should attend: Electronics/Electrical Engineers Software Engineers and Developers Mechanical Engineers Aerospace Engineers Design/Development Managers Project/Team Leaders Engineering Supervisors Prospective Managers Continuing Education Credits: 1.3 CEUs (13 PDUs) (PMI Members: Use Category 4 process for PDU credit "I'll use the tools from this course immediately to create project schedules, improve my influence skills and especially for influencing team members to make commitments." - Rene Valenzuela, Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Mitsubishi Digital


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	Class size is limited to 25 people. Please register early to guarantee enrollment

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