Project Management: Advanced Topics

ABSTRACT

This workshop covers a variety of topics important to the Project Manager. We’ll review the numbers that are near and dear to bringing projects in on time and on budget, including the business case decision and how it is made, Earned Value calculations, report interpretation and trend analysis, all of which are a must for effective control. We will also examine the newer concept, Critical Chain, including why it was developed, and its use in improving scheduling. The remainder of the workshop focuses on day to day challenges of project management, including taking over existing projects, particularly when the PM is no longer around. You will also gain important insight and tools in dealing with politics and quality issues impacting the decisions surrounding projects of all shapes and sizes.

AUDIENCE

This workshop is intended for experienced project managers or those who have taken the Project Management Essentials workshop.

DURATION

2 Days

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this workshop, the participant will be able to:
Provide management with data that will help them in making informed decisions
Avoid common estimating mistakes
Apply a process to rank projects
Determine which measures can be used as a scorecard for their project
Manage risks for even the most complex projects
Explore how to survive project politics that can support or hinder projects
Recognize the importance of the Project Manager’s network and how key business decisions get made

TOPICS

Project metrics and financials – business case ingredients, measuring value
Critical Estimating Concepts and Techniques
Earned Value and Trend Analysis
Critical Chain
Risk Management
Politics
Portfolio Management
Taking Over an Existing Project

Code: lcp010

Programs and Courses

BAR program

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