Project Management

The content will be specific to each individual or group attending and their particular requirements but may include elements of the following:

	Defining a project
	Establishing the components of the project life-cycle
	Defining terms of reference and agreeing objectives
	Detailed planning, work breakdown structure, scheduling tasks and assigning resources
	Using planning tools and techniques in the preparation of the project plan, i.e. Gantt charts, critical paths
	Calculating earliest and latest start times for all project activities
	Applying the interpersonal and influencing skills required by an effective Project Manager for handling the project team
	Determining activity dependencies and estimated time
	Monitoring and controlling projects in progress
	Costing, estimating and budgeting
	Managing change and making it happen
	The importance of keeping communication channels open
	Gaining commitment from key members of the team and the organisation
	Measurement and control: accurate records, forecasting, crisis management
	The importance of working together as a team
	Team briefings and updates
	Terminating and handing over the project to the client

Personal and Organisational Learning Outcomes

	How to define the project and the roles of those involved
	Ability to manage the changing requirements
	Projects completed on time in an efficient and cost-effective manner
	Improved communication between all those involved
	Optimum use of resources
	Ability to set-up systems and processes to monitor, control and co-ordinate project activity
	Understanding of a wider range of expertise in other areas