EXECUTIVE TRAINING PROGRAM

PROGRAM TITLE

EFFECTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

OBJECTIVE

After attending participants will be better able to:

• initiate and define a project,

• plan and schedule a project,

• estimate the costs of a project,

• monitor and control implementation of a project

• lead a project team

• identify common project management problems and define solutions,

CONTENT

I.    What Is A Project?
-  Distinguishing Characteristics of Projects
-  Other Aspects of Projects
-  The Project Management Process
-  Typical Problems

II.    Defining The Objectives Of A Project
-  The Triple Constraint
-  How to Start Successful Projects
-  Negotiations & Contracts

III.    Planning A Project
-  Why and How to Plan a Project
-  The Work Breakdown Structure
-  Scheduling Tools
-  Time Estimating
-  Planning the Budget
-  The Impact of Limited Resources
-  Risk and Contingency

IV.    Leading The People Who Work On A Project
-  How to Organize a Project
-  Organizing the Project Team
-  Organizing the Support Team
-  The Role of the Project Manager
-  Practical Tips for Project Managers

V.    Monitoring Progress On A Project
-  Monitoring Tools
-  Project Reviews
-  Project Cost Reports
-  Handling Project Changes
-  Solving the Inevitable Problems

VI.    Completing A Project
-  How to Complete a Project
-  Final Wrap-Up

DURATION

METHODOLOGY

• Standard version : 5 (five) days

• Short version : 3 (three) days

• Lectures

• Discussions

• Individual and group exercises

• Case studies

• Activities

RECOMMENDED PARTICIPANTS

• Project Managers/Engineers/Officers

• Site Managers

• Contract Administration Managers/Officers

• All other Managers

• Those who are groomed for above positions