› Advanced Topics in Project Management
This workshop covers a variety of topics important to the Project Manager. We’ll review the numbers that are near and dear to bringing projects in on time and on budget, including the business case decision and how it is made, earned value calculations, report interpretation and trend analysis, all of which are a must for effective control. We will also examine the newer concept, critical chain, including why it was developed, and its use in improving scheduling. The remainder of the workshop focuses on day-to-day challenges of project management, including taking over existing projects, particularly when the former PM is no longer around. You will also gain important insight and tools in dealing with politics and quality issues impacting the decisions surrounding projects of all shapes and sizes. This 2-day workshop is intended for experienced project managers or those who have taken the Project Management Essentials workshop.
Course Objectives
- Provide management with data that will help them in making informed decisions
- Apply a process to rank projects
- Determine which measures can be used as a scorecard for their project
- Explore how to survive project politics that can support or hinder projects
- Recognize the importance of the Project Manager’s network and how key business decisions get made
- Comprehend why quality is known as the fourth side of the Project Management Triangle.
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Topics
- Project metrics and financials – business case ingredients, measuring value
- Earned Value and Trend Analysis
- Critical Chain
- Quality and Six Sigma (or Risk Management)
- Politics
- Portfolio Management
- Taking Over an Existing Project
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Contact our office for course schedules, pricing, and availability. Remember, Inovacent Solutions can prepare shorter lectures, combine workshop sessions, or create custom training solutions to meet you needs in all aspects of project management, SDLC methodologies, and best practices. |
