Learning Solutions for Increased Project Performance

Level: Foundation
Length: 2 days
PDUs/Contact Hours: 15

mScholar project management workshops are based on our Accelerated Project Performance (APP) methodology. APP incorporates project management best practices and project leadership into a holistic approach to project success. It provides a standard process and set of related tools that integrate the technical, business and human aspects of project management. With APP as a foundation, you’ll increase the project management capability of your organization so that more projects can be delivered on time, within budget and with the right level of quality.

This highly interactive workshop is designed to equip project managers and project team members with the practical knowledge and skills needed to successfully initiate, plan, manage and complete projects.

Some of the key topics to be covered include:

• Project roles and responsibilities (and needed critical skills)
• Project relationships and communications (including: how to manage the “human interactions” needed to succeed, gaining commitment and buy-in, etc.)
• Defining, estimating and scheduling of work activities and resources (how to create realistic work plans)
• Team structures/practices (how to build an effective team when the team members don’t report to you)
• Risk management: Building in proactive contingencies
• Timely resolution of issues
• Understanding project budgets to make smart choices
• Avoiding scope creep when requirements keep changing
• Tracking and reporting project success