Course Outline
1. Introduction to Project Management for Government
- An overview of project management, including the concepts of projects, processes, programs, portfolios, and their management within an organization.
- The golden triangle of project management and its significance in project oversight.
- Approaches and standards in project management: "Waterfall" for classical methods and "Agile" for flexible approaches.
- Selecting the appropriate approach based on the project lifecycle, considering the unique aspects of projects conducted by participants.
2. Project Planning for Government
- The project charter: defining the purpose, outcomes, and benefits to establish the scope of the project.
- Project product and quality criteria: identifying deliverables and quality standards to ensure business value and accountability in projects.
- Project environment and structure: understanding the impact of stakeholders and organizational structure on effective project implementation.
3. Project Scheduling - From Product to Task for Government
- Approaches to project scheduling based on activity, product, and resource structures.
- The work breakdown structure, network diagram, and milestones: foundational elements of scheduling in classical methods.
- Kanban boards: a tool for scheduling projects using agile approaches.
- RACI matrix: a method for assigning resources to project tasks.
4. Risk Management for Government
- Models of risk management in projects.
- Identification and assessment of risks within the project context.
- Visualizing risks and planning responses to mitigate them effectively.
- Evaluating the necessity of addressing all identified risks for optimal resource allocation.
5. Communication Management for Government
- Creating a communication plan: determining what, when, where, and how to communicate project information.
- Structuring effective messages: ensuring fact-based and clear communication.
- Crisis communication and conflict resolution strategies.
- Enhancing organizational communication to foster pro-project attitudes and alignment with public sector goals.
6. Change Management for Government
- Potential areas of change within a project and the impact on project management.
- Defining tolerance levels for changes, documenting modifications, and maintaining project integrity.
- Managing project buffers and addressing bottlenecks to maintain project timelines.
- Ensuring that changes enhance quality and business value through effective record-keeping and performance indicators.
- Cultivating a change mindset as the foundation for a proactive project management culture.
7. Team Management for Government
- The structure and development stages of a project team, promoting effective collaboration and cooperation.
- Leadership models for managing project teams and fostering a supportive work environment.
- Understanding communication styles, motivation techniques, and task delegation methods.
- Utilizing tools and techniques to enhance team collaboration and productivity.
8. Project Schedule Management for Government
- Schedule management encompassing time, cost, and scope considerations.
- Reporting and monitoring systems tailored to the specific needs of projects.
- Techniques for managing schedules in the critical path using classical approaches.
- Project monitoring methods using Kanban boards for agile project management.
- Project billing processes to ensure financial transparency and accountability.
Requirements
The training for government does not require any additional preparation.
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!
