Project Management Basics

Project Management is the art and science of getting projects done and successfully balancing multiple demands from people, budget, time and resources.  This training introduces basic project management concepts that can be applied immediately.

You will learn:

• The basics of Project Management
• How to apply this understanding to your own projects
• Best practices from stories and experience sharing
• Create common language to talk about a project -- for example, “done” can mean many different things. What will it mean to your team?
• How to identify key project processes that will lead to improved efficiency
• Create guidelines for leading projects virtually

• Definitions: Project, Process, Program, PMI, Lifecycles
• The Successful Project Manager

  C= Project Conception – Clear and Concise Project Goals and Objectives

• Scope, Charter, Sponsors/Senior Management’s Role
• Stake holders, Initial Schedule, Project Process

  D = Project Development – How the Project Scope is Delivered, A Plan

• Requirements, Estimating Tasks – work breakdown
• Resources., Organizational/Team Assignment
• Budget, Schedule, Risk Plan
• Project Processes – Meetings, Tools, Communications, Notebook

  E= Project Execution – Day to Day

• Tracking/Status , Issues Resolution, Change Management

  F= Project Finish

Offered in a half-day or full-day training, as an independent module, or as part of a larger training/coaching program

Additional skills and activities can be incorporated.

Contact star@starleadershipllc.com to get starting with your training.