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Project Management
Many managers are involved in running projects. Some of them are large, some small. But whatever the size they all have the potential to go wrong. And failure can come at a high price, a new product late to market, an office move that is a shambles, a construction project which runs way over cost. If the failure is large enough it can put the whole existence of the organization at risk.
But whether the project is large or small there are approaches and techniques that can help ensure a successful conclusion.
Aim
To present an approach which increases the probability of a project running successfully.
Participants
Any manager who runs projects as part of their job.
Objectives
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
- describe a structure to follow when running a project;
- get a project off to a successful start;
- use a Work Breakdown Structure as a basis for developing a plan;
- estimate times required for each step of the plan;
- understand the use of network diagrams and the critical path;
- create a cost justification for the project;
- set up and use control mechanisms to keep the project on track.
Content
- Project definition and objectives.
- Developing a plan:
- Work Breakdown Structures
- GANTT charts
- Networks and CPM.
- Estimating.
- Cost justification.
- Monitoring and control.
Style
This is a very intensive and highly participative course.
Duration
The course lasts for one day.
Note
This course does not cover the use of Microsoft's Project Software.
Dates and Times
Delivered on demand at client's venue
09.30 - 16.30 or times to suit
In-House delivery
Our in-house course fee is £950 + VAT for up to 12 candidates. We will agree any other charges (room hire, trainer's travel costs, catering etc) with you before you make your booking.
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