The Unexpected Project Manager

March 6, 2007

 

$269/person

8:30 AM -- 4:30 PM

One America Bldg. Indianapolis, IN

 


WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Individuals attending this session are involved in one or more of the following areas:
  • Accurately estimating project duration.
  • Planning, tracking, and controlling multiple projects.
  • Communicating project status effectively

WHAT THE SESSION PROVIDES
Being a good Unexpected Project Manager isn’t very hard. First, you need to identify your projects. Then acquire some tricks for clarifying the scope and work required for the project, so you know what you are up against. Finally, have the discipline to track the projects in your portfolio. 


WHAT PARTICIPANTS LEARN
After attending this session, the participants will be able to:
  • Identify and manage project risk
  • Determine and anticipate changes that occur during project execution
  • Develop a work plan to accurately determine the project completion date
  • Accurately estimate project activities
  • Discover the power of the Review process to improve future performance


 

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UNIT 1 Overview
  • What is Project Management?
  • Steps to Great Projects
  • Manageables
UNIT 2 Defining the Project
  • Project Plan Checklist
  • Establish Project Scope
  • Set Initial Objectives
  • Document Risk, Constraints, and Assumptions
  • Plan for Change
UNIT 3 Planning the Project
  • Create a Schedule
  • Estimating
  • Assign Resources
UNIT 4 Managing the Project
  • Establishing the Monitoring Criteria
  • Managing Change
  • Saying Yes or Just Say No
UNIT 5 Reviewing the Project
  • Why Review
  • Review Components
  • A Sample Evaluation Form
  • Celebrate the Accomplishments

Bibliography
Exercises


Program # 1265-000001  PDU:7

This course is currently offered as a 1-day workshop. Ask about our customization options.

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