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Project Management for Everyone

Summary:

This course will provide participants with practical skills that apply to all type of projects and enable them to better manage their projects.

Specifically, this course includes the following topics:

Writing clearly defined project statements (25 words or less);

Clarifying project objectives with measurable outcomes that align with project statements;

Developing a project timeline based on available information;

Breaking a project into smaller tasks;

Assigning responsibilities;

Determine the critical tasks path;

Tracking Progress towards milestones and goals;

Reporting progress to management and stakeholders;

Managing multiple projects while maintaining daily workload;

Clarifying roles and responsibilities and maintaining project status; and

Running productive project meetings for planning, brainstorming, status updates, and problem solving.

Who Should Attend:

Anyone who is interested in managing their own projects better. This course is not suitable for those preparing for certification; instead, it is aimed towards those who want to work smarter, not harder, and may serve as an introduction to more formalized Project Management courses.

Course Materials:

Course material includes fully annotated presentation material, to allow attendees to focus on what is being taught rather than on taking “good notes”.

Methods of Presentation:

Classroom lecture/discussion; multiple hands-on exercises

2.5 days - 36 attendees maximum

Offerings:

State of Texas Auditor’s Office - August 8-9, 2006 SOLD OUT

NEXT OFFERING - TBD. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION ON DATES AND LOCATIONS.

Project Management for Everyone

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