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Talent Management and Succession Planning
07-11 Oct 24 (London)
Course family: Human Resources Management -
Team Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
07-11 Oct 24 (London)
Course family: Leadership and Strategy -
Influential Communication and Critical Thinking
07-11 Oct 24 (London)
Course family: Interpersonal Skills
Project Planning and Control
Introduction
This comprehensive course is designed to equip management and supervisory professionals with the essential skills and competencies needed to excel in project management. The course focuses on providing practical tools and approaches to enhance performance, improve project planning and control, and prepare delegates to tackle workplace challenges effectively. Participants will leave the course with modern, applicable knowledge that can be implemented immediately in their professional roles.
Who should attend
This course is ideal for professionals in mid-level management and supervisory positions who are currently responsible for managing teams, projects, or departments. It is tailored for individuals looking to strengthen their leadership abilities, enhance team performance, and improve communication within their organisations.
Project Fundamentals
- Understanding Project Management Concepts
- Setting Project Objectives and Scope
- Stakeholder Analysis and Management
- Project Life Cycle Models
- Introduction to Project Management Software
Project Planning
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Activity Sequencing and Dependencies
- Estimating Resources and Durations
- Developing a Project Schedule
- Budgeting and Resource Allocation
Risk Management
- Identifying and Assessing Project Risks
- Risk Mitigation and Contingency Planning
- Risk Monitoring and Control
- Quantitative Risk Analysis Techniques
- Real-life project risk scenarios
Project Leadership and Communication
- Leadership Styles in Project Management
- Team Building and Motivation
- Effective Communication Strategies
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Case studies on leadership and communication challenges in projects
Project Control and Continuous Improvement
- Project Monitoring and Control
- Performance Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Change Management in Projects
- Lessons Learned and Post-Project Evaluation
- Continuous Improvement in Project Management
At the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
- Effectively plan and control complex projects.
- Develop and implement project schedules and budgets.
- Identify and mitigate project risks.
- Lead and motivate project teams to achieve objectives.
- Apply best practices in project management.
- Communicate project progress and issues clearly to stakeholders.
- Utilize modern project management tools and techniques.
- Adapt and respond to challenges in the dynamic workplace environment.