Course Outline
1. Introduction to Project Management
- An overview of project management, including the distinctions between projects, processes, programs, and portfolios within an organization.
- The Golden Triangle of Project Management: Understanding the interplay between scope, time, and cost in project execution.
- Approaches and standards in project management: The traditional "Waterfall" method and the flexible "Agile" approach.
- Selecting the appropriate methodology for government projects based on their specific lifecycle and requirements.
2. Project Planning
- The Project Charter: Defining the project's purpose, expected outcomes, and benefits to establish a clear scope for government initiatives.
- Project Product and Quality Criteria: Identifying deliverables and quality standards to ensure that projects meet their intended business value and accountability requirements.
- Project Environment and Structure: Analyzing the impact of stakeholders and organizational structure on the effective implementation of government projects.
3. Project Scheduling - From Product to Task
- Approaches to Project Scheduling: Developing schedules based on activity, product, and resource structures for government projects.
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Network Diagrams, and Milestones: Fundamental tools in traditional project scheduling methodologies.
- Kanban Boards: Techniques for scheduling projects using Agile methodologies.
- RACI Matrix: Assigning roles and responsibilities to ensure effective resource management for government projects.
4. Risk Management
- Models of Risk Management in Projects: Overview of structured approaches to managing risks in government initiatives.
- Identification and Assessment of Risks: Techniques for identifying potential threats and evaluating their impact on project outcomes.
- Risk Response Planning: Strategies for addressing identified risks to minimize their impact on government projects.
- Effective Risk Management: Determining the appropriate level of risk management effort required for successful project completion.
5. Communication Management
- Creating a Communication Plan: Outlining what, when, where, and how to communicate effectively within government projects.
- Structure of Effective Messages: Ensuring that communication is clear, concise, and fact-based to support project success.
- Crisis Communication and Conflict Resolution: Strategies for managing communication during crises and resolving conflicts in government projects.
- Value-Added Project Communication: Fostering a positive and proactive attitude towards project management within the organization.
6. Change Management
- Potential Changes in Projects: Identifying areas where changes may occur and their impact on government initiatives.
- Defining Tolerance for Changes: Establishing criteria for recording and managing changes within the project scope.
- Managing Project Buffers and Bottlenecks: Techniques for addressing constraints and ensuring smooth project execution.
- Change Management in Quality and Business Value: Tracking and measuring the impact of changes on project outcomes and business value.
- Cultivating a Change Mindset: Promoting a proactive attitude towards change to support successful project management.
7. Team Management
- Structure and Transformation of Project Teams: Understanding the stages of team development and fostering effective collaboration in government projects.
- Leadership Models in Team Management: Exploring different leadership styles to effectively manage project teams for government initiatives.
- Communication Styles, Motivation, and Task Delegation: Techniques for enhancing team performance through effective communication and motivation strategies.
- Tools and Techniques for Effective Collaboration: Utilizing various tools and methods to support teamwork and collaboration in government projects.
8. Project Schedule Management
- Schedule Management: Balancing time, cost, and scope to ensure project success for government initiatives.
- Reporting and Monitoring Systems: Tailoring monitoring approaches to the specific needs of government projects.
- Schedule Management in the Critical Path: Techniques for managing schedules using classical methodologies to meet project deadlines.
- Project Monitoring Using Kanban Boards: Applying Agile techniques to monitor and adjust project schedules in real-time.
- Project Billing: Ensuring accurate and timely billing processes for government projects.
Requirements
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!