Project Management for Executives

(One-day Workshop)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This one day workshop is recommended for senior executives, business leaders, directors, vice-presidents or any one at a senior level who is involved with project decision-making or providing leadership to staff whose role is to manage projects. This program is not directed at project managers. Project managers should attend “Project Management for Managers”.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

Participants will gain a clear understanding of the project management process and how it can facilitate an organization’s success through a structured approach. It will address what you can expect from competent project management, and what executives should be prepared to provide to Project Managers and their teams.

Participants will learn the value of project management to the organization including a review of some current research, which clearly quantifies the value of sound project management techniques to the organization. Participants will get an overview of the tools and techniques that make up industry best practices and the benefits of applying those tools within their organization.

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction

• The Value of Project Management
• Project Management Concepts and terms (the “lingo”) and definitions
• The project management matrix
• Project prioritization

Project Definition

• Role of the project sponsor and other project roles
• Project team structures
• Project Charter - overview & purpose

Project Planning

• Workbreakdown structure - overview & purpose
• Network Diagram - overview & purpose
• Risk management - overview & purpose
• The value of project management software

Project Implementation

• Project Documentation
• Issue & Change Management – overview & purpose
• The project audit – how to do a project audit
• The project review meeting

Project Close

• Final evaluation
• Lessons learned – continuous improvement

Pre-Work
Participants will be asked to complete an electronic survey. This is designed to identify their project management experience level, typical types of projects that they would sponsor and their specific needs and issues relative to project management and their executive role. The facilitator then summarizes this information for discussion in the workshop and ensures that these issues and needs are addressed during the workshop.

Recommended Class Size Up to ten participants

For information regarding this course, please contact:

Colin Watson
Relationship Manager
J Watson Associates Inc

Tel: 905 820-9909

E-mail: sales@jwatsonassociates.com