Course Outline
1. Introduction to project management
- fundamentals of project management: definitions of projects, processes, programs, portfolios, and organizational project management practices for government
- the triple constraint of project management: scope, time, and cost areas
- project management frameworks and standards: traditional "Waterfall" methodologies versus Agile approaches
- selecting the appropriate methodology: aligning the project life cycle with specific organizational requirements and participant characteristics
2. IT projects
- definition and key characteristics of IT project management
- factors contributing to IT project failure
- critical success factors for IT projects
- the IT project life cycle
- analysis of Rational Unified Process (RUP) and Microsoft Solution Framework (MSF)
- integration of PMBOK principles with RUP and MSF methodologies
- PRINCE2 alignment with Agile methodologies: PRINCE2Agile framework
3. IT project planning
- project charter development: purpose, deliverables, benefits, and scope definition for IT initiatives
- project deliverables and quality criteria: establishing baselines for business value delivery and accountability
- project environment and organizational structure: stakeholder influence and structural impacts on implementation effectiveness
4. IT project scheduling - from project product to task
- scheduling approaches: organizing by activity products and resource structures
- traditional scheduling foundations: work breakdown structure (WBS), network diagrams, and milestones
- Kanban boards: visualizing workflow in Agile environments
- RACI matrix: clarifying roles and assigning resources for government projects
5. Risk management in IT
- risk management frameworks in project contexts
- risk identification and assessment techniques
- risk evaluation and response planning strategies
- strategic risk prioritization: ensuring effective resource allocation for high-impact risks
6. Communication management
- developing a communication plan: defining message content, timing, channels, and audience
- structuring effective communications: relying on factual, data-driven reporting
- managing crisis communications and resolving conflicts
- communicating value and organizational impact: fostering positive stakeholder engagement and support for government initiatives
7. Change management in an IT project
- areas of change within a project: identifying manageable domains
- defining change tolerance levels and documenting all modifications
- managing project buffers and addressing bottlenecks
- quality and business value controls: utilizing registers, indicators, and configuration management libraries
- fostering a mindset of adaptability to support proactive project engagement for government
8. Team management
- team structure and evolution: stages of team development and strategies for effective collaboration
- leadership models for managing project teams
- communication styles, motivation techniques, and task delegation
- tools and techniques for enhancing team productivity and cooperation
9. Project quality management in IT - approaches to defining and quality delivery - acceptance criteria, test driven development
10. IT project schedule management
- schedule management components: time, cost, and scope control
- reporting and monitoring systems: tailoring oversight methods to specific project needs for government operations
- critical path method (CPM): managing schedules in traditional frameworks
- Kanban-based monitoring: tracking progress in Agile environments
11. Project closure
12. Start, stop, continue - summary of potential improvements in "my project area"
Requirements
This training does not require any additional preparation by participants.
Testimonials (4)
Really enjoyed the exercises and putting agile principles into practice
Cahlum Richardson - Essex County Council
Course - Certified Digital & Agile in Government™ (CDAG™) Foundation
The training was practical and straight forward
Mutu Bengui - EMIS - Empresa Interbancaria de Servicos, S.A
Course - Agile Product Management - Growth Marketing
workshops, practical cases
Joanna Nowak - LKQ Polska Sp. z o. o.
Course - Introduction to Agile Testing
team exercises
