Project Planning The Skills in a Day

One of the most common causes of project failure is a lack of planning. This happens all too often as project managers and project planners are frequently under pressure to “get on with the work” and the risk is inevitably that robust planning is compromised. The purpose of the workshop is not to force project managers/planners down the road of extremely detailed planning, rather it is to enable project managers/planners to prioritise their planning work more effectively than before. In the real world project managers/planners need to understand how to tailor accepted best practice to their projects and that is exactly what this workshop will deliver.The workshop is based around a ‘live’ case study project which has already been agreed in principle in the ‘concept’ phase, subject to final planning work. The starting point is the planning of a project launch meeting based on a finalised business case, following which delegates will work in groups to understand the key plans for a project. The workshop is highly interactive with a skilled and experienced trainer taking the part of the project sponsor, to ensure delegates are directed and supported through the planning process.Target AudienceSuitable for new project managers/planners or those with limited experience who wish to acquire the key project planning skills. This workshop is additionally good preparation for the APMP qualification.
An initial working knowledge of the most common tools and techniques (e.g. milestones, Gantt charts, network diagrams, risk procedures etc) is desirable. Those who need to learn the basic tools and techniques from scratch would be better suited to 'An Introduction to Effective Project Management'
Learning Objectives By the end of this workshop you will be able to:Plan a project launch meetingCreate a practical project team structureUnderstand how a detailed business case provides a robust justification for a projectPrepare a...