STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Project Management Basics

With every aspect of an organization’s productivity based on the successful outcome of its initiatives, the ability to see a project through from beginning to end becomes an essential skill in any professional’s tool kit. This course is designed to introduce participants to the basic components and theory behind effective project management. NOTE: This session can be delivered on site for your organization with a customized project scenario.

Length of Session: up to 4 hours

Target Audience: All levels of staff who participate in or lead project teams

What is included with the session?

  • Instruction by an expert facilitator and HR professional

  • Interactive session with customized project scenario

  • Quick Reference Guide and PM worksheets

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Define the essential roles and responsibilities connected to a project

  • Describe the five (5) phases of a project

  • Use project management tools to plan, monitor and close out a project

  • Explain how to address conflict/problems that occur

  • · Stakeholder

    · Project Manager

    · Project Team

  • · Project Charter

    · Project Task Tracker

    · Lessons Learned Worksheet

  • · Initiating

    · Planning

    · Executing

    · Monitor & Control

    · Closing

  • · Sources of Conflict

    · Problem Solving Process

    · Troubleshooting Exercises