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Project Management for Senior Managers

Course Duration: Half Day

Target Audience:

Senior Managers who require projects to be managed and delivered within a defined methodology. To gain an appreciation of the benefits of using the methodology and an understanding of their role during the project lifecycle.

Course Objectives:

As well as providing attendees with a thorough understanding of project characteristics, principles and key processes (by phase), this course also examines the barriers to great project planning and execution, and equips the participants with a simple methodology - To set clear objectives, to identify tasks, to allocate responsibility and resources and to set up appropriate project performance measurements and communications plans.

Course Outline:

Project Management Introduction

  • Project Management Principles
  • Project Methodology
  • Project Life Cycle
  • Project Phases & Deliverables

Phase 1 – Concept

  • Key Objectives and Deliverables
  • Project Charter Review
  • RAID Log
  • Project Roles
  • The Role of Senior Management During this Phase

Phase 2 – Definition

  • Key Objectives and Deliverables
  • Work Breakdown Structure and Project Planning
  • Communication Plan
  • Effective Meetings
  • The Role of Senior Management During this Phase

Phase 3 – Implementation

  • Key Objectives and Deliverables
  • Effective Monitoring and Control
  • Change Management
  • The Role of Senior Management During this Phase Exercise

Phase 4 – Close Out

  • Key Objectives and Deliverables
  • Post Implementation Review
  • The Role of Senior Management During this Phase

Course Summary and Review