Course Outline
1. Introduction to Project Management for Government
- Overview of project management, including definitions of projects, processes, programs, portfolios, and their roles within an organization.
- The triple constraint of project management: scope, time, and cost, and how they interrelate.
- Project management methodologies: the traditional "Waterfall" approach and the flexible "Agile" methodology.
- Selecting the appropriate project management approach based on the project lifecycle and specific requirements for government projects.
2. IT Projects for Government
- Definition and characteristics of managing IT projects in a governmental context.
- Common causes of failure in IT projects within public sector organizations.
- Key success factors for ensuring the effective delivery of IT projects for government.
- The lifecycle of an IT project, from initiation to closure.
- Discussion of manufacturing methodologies such as Rational Unified Process (RUP) and Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF).
- Integration of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) with RUP and MSF methodologies.
- PRINCE2 methodology and its alignment with Agile practices, specifically PRINCE2Agile.
3. IT Project Planning for Government
- The project charter: defining the purpose, outcomes, and benefits of an IT project.
- Identifying project deliverables and quality criteria to ensure business value and accountability in government projects.
- The impact of stakeholder involvement and organizational structure on the successful implementation of IT projects for government.
4. IT Project Scheduling: From Product to Task
- Approaches to project scheduling, including activity-based and resource-driven methods.
- The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), network diagrams, and milestones as foundational elements of classical scheduling techniques.
- Kanban boards for scheduling in Agile environments.
- The RACI matrix for assigning resources effectively to projects.
5. Risk Management in IT Projects for Government
- Risk management models applicable to government projects.
- Techniques for identifying and assessing risks within the context of public sector operations.
- Strategies for visualizing risks and developing response plans.
- The importance of prioritizing risk management efforts for optimal project outcomes.
6. Communication Management in Government IT Projects
- Developing a communication plan to determine what, when, where, and how to communicate within the project.
- Structuring effective messages based on factual information and clear objectives.
- Handling crisis communication and conflict resolution in government projects.
- Promoting positive attitudes toward the project through strategic communication of its value and benefits for the organization.
7. Change Management in IT Projects for Government
- Potential areas of change within an IT project, including scope, schedule, and resources.
- Defining the project's tolerance for changes and establishing procedures for recording and managing them.
- Managing project buffers and addressing bottlenecks to maintain project flow.
- Ensuring quality and business value through change management practices, such as maintaining registers and indicators, and using configuration libraries.
- Cultivating a mindset that supports proactive and adaptive project management for government initiatives.
8. Team Management in Government IT Projects
- The structure and development stages of a project team, emphasizing effective collaboration and cooperation.
- Leadership models and best practices for managing project teams within the public sector.
- Understanding communication styles, motivation techniques, and task delegation strategies to enhance team performance.
- Utilizing tools and techniques to foster effective teamwork and collaboration in government IT projects.
9. Project Quality Management in Government IT Projects
- Approaches to defining and ensuring quality delivery, including acceptance criteria and test-driven development practices.
10. IT Project Schedule Management for Government
- Managing the project schedule by balancing time, cost, and scope constraints.
- Implementing reporting and monitoring systems tailored to the specific needs of government projects.
- Schedule management techniques in classical approaches, focusing on the critical path method.
- Monitoring project progress using Kanban boards for Agile methodologies.
11. Project Closure for Government
- Steps to effectively close a government IT project, ensuring all deliverables are completed and documented.
12. Start, Stop, Continue - Summary of Potential Changes in My Project Area for Government
- Evaluating potential changes within the scope of one's own government project area to identify what should be started, stopped, or continued to enhance future project outcomes.
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Testimonials (5)
workshops, practical cases
Joanna Nowak - LKQ Polska Sp. z o. o.
Course - Introduction to Agile Testing
team exercises
Dan
Course - SAFe® for Teams
Trainer is very knowledgeable on the subject and able to provide real world examples through his experience.
Nouf
Course - Agile Software Testing with Continuous Integration
sharing experiences and sharing other materials not included in the package.
BRYAN SANTOS - Mizuho Bank Ltd - Manila Branch
Course - Agile Business Analysis
I really enjoyed this training! As much interactive as it could be given current virtual set up. Very structured and clear way of sharing the knowledge! It definitely feels that the trainer has an extensive expertise in working in SAFE. I'd recommend this trainer a lot!
