Project Management Advanced

Managing Teams
It's easy to forget the "manager" part of your "project manager" title amongst all the activity during a project. However, it is crucial that you hone your management skills as they are an important part of your success as a project manager.
Course Aims
This intensive one-day course focuses mainly on the man-management skills associated with the job. It also covers some advanced project management techniques that you can master to help bring your projects to the next level.
Who Should Attend?
Delegates should have a thorough understanding of the technical aspects of project management, including topics such as preparing a statement of work, setting project goals, scheduling, budgeting, managing project risks, and executing a project.
Course Outline: Project Management Advanced
Course Overview and Learning Objectives

Choosing the Project Team
· Choosing the Team · Project Skills Review · Four Issues to Address with Project Teams
Building a Winning Team
· Why is Teamwork Important? · The Four Stages of Team Development
Team Meetings
· Team Meetings · Setting the Tone · Status Meetings · Meeting Basics
Nine Easy Ways to Reward Your Team
· Nine Easy Ways to Reward Your Team
Developing a Communication Plan
· The Five Components of a Communication Plan · Case Study
Communicating with Sponsors and Executives
· Communicating with Sponsors and Executives · Communication Tips · Role Play
Dealing with Problem Team Members
· Dealing with Problem Team Members · Common Situations · Group Exercise
Learning Objectives
By the end of the day, delegates will be able to:

Think critically when choosing a project team

Make the best of an assigned project team

Help teams move through various stages to become a high-functioning machine

Maximise productivity at team meetings

Reward and motivate your team

Develop and execute a communication plan

Communicate with sponsors and executives more effectively

Identify problem team members and strategies for working with them