PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR NON-PROJECT PROFESSIONALS

Objective:

• Gain a solid understanding of the fundamental principles and practices of project management
• Apply essential project management terminology, concepts, and techniques in the workplace
• Plan, organize, execute, and control project activities using proven project management methods
• Understand and apply the five project management process groups throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop knowledge across the ten recognized project management knowledge areas
• Recognize the importance of balancing technical and interpersonal skills for project success
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities effectively
• Engage stakeholders and establish effective communication strategies to improve project outcomes

Content:

Project Management Overview

• Understanding projects and project management
• Consequences of ineffective project management
• Projects versus operational activities
• The triple constraints of project management
• Project stakeholders and stakeholder expectations
• Project and product life cycles
• Project phases and governance
• Technical and interpersonal skills required for project success
• ISO 21500 guidance for project management
• Project management process and organizational context
• Critical Success Factors (CSFs) in project management
• The role of the Project Management Office (PMO)

Responsibilities and Competencies of Project Team Members

• Interpersonal and behavioural aspects of project management
• Roles and responsibilities of project team members
• Common challenges faced by project teams
• Essential technical and behavioural competencies
• Developing functional skills for project success

Project Management Process Groups

• Project initiation
• Project planning
• Project execution
• Project monitoring and controlling
• Project closure

Project Management Knowledge Areas

• Project integration management
• Project scope management
• Project schedule (time) management
• Project cost management
• Project quality management
• Project resource (human resource) management
• Project communications management
• Project risk management
• Project procurement management
• Project stakeholder management

Project Initiation

• Developing the project charter
• Identifying project stakeholders
• Establishing the preliminary project team

Project Planning

• Project planning principles and processes
• Reviewing project requirements
• Conducting effective project kick-off meetings
• Developing the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Creating the Organization Breakdown Structure (OBS)
• Developing the Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)
• Scope, schedule, cost, and quality planning
• Human resource and communications planning
• Risk, procurement, and stakeholder management planning
• Managing project changes through change control
• Preparing the comprehensive project management plan

Project Execution, Monitoring and Control

• Managing and coordinating project execution
• Conducting productive project meetings
• Managing technical performance and project deliverables
• Monitoring schedules, costs, resources, and performance
• Managing project risks, issues, and opportunities
• Implementing project change control processes
• Managing project team collaboration and interfaces
• Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships
• Tracking project deliverables and milestones
• Applying effective project monitoring and control techniques

Project Closure

• Objectives and importance of project closure
• Closing procurement contracts
• Applying the punch-list approach
• Administrative project closure
• Project completion checklist
• Handover of project deliverables
• Formal project closure procedures
• Capturing and updating lessons learned
• Conducting post-project evaluations
• Communicating project achievements
• Recognizing and rewarding project team performance
• Transitioning deliverables to operations and maintenance

For Whom:

• Project Team Members
• Administrative and Project Support Staff
• Functional Managers and Department Supervisors
• Engineers and Technical Professionals
• Business Analysts and Coordinators
• Professionals involved in cross-functional projects
• Individuals transitioning into project-related roles
• Non-project professionals seeking practical project management knowledge