Advanced Project Management Skills for Dynamic Environments
10/11/2024Strategic PMO Excellence: Driving Organizational Success through Digital Transformation and Agile Practices
10/11/2024Mastering Project Management: Agile Strategies and Digital Solutions for Modern Leaders
£4,000.00
Overview:
This program empowers participants with advanced project management skills essential for leading complex, high-impact projects in today’s fast-paced digital environment. By blending fundamental project management principles with Agile methodologies, digital tool integration, and leadership development, participants will gain a comprehensive skill set to manage, control, and deliver projects successfully.
Program Objectives:
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Navigate the complexities of modern project management using a blend of Agile and traditional techniques.
- Define project roles and responsibilities while efficiently managing resources and scheduling.
- Control project scope, schedule, and budget through advanced monitoring and Earned Value Management.
- Apply the latest risk analysis techniques using data analytics and project management software.
- Strengthen stakeholder relationships through enhanced leadership, emotional intelligence, and virtual communication skills.
Target Audience:
- Project Directors and Managers
- Plant Managers and Superintendents
- Project Planners, Estimators, and Engineers
- Quality Assurance Managers and Engineers
- Contract and Procurement Managers
Program Outline:
Day 1: The Fundamentals of Modern Project Management
- Defining Project Complexity and Key Concepts.
- The Evolving Project Life-Cycle.
- Managing Project Constraints: Scope, Schedule, and Budget.
- Overview of Digital Collaboration Tools for Remote Projects.
- Workshop: Developing Project Charters and Scope.
Day 2: Advanced Project Planning and Agile Scheduling
- Agile vs. Traditional Project Management Techniques.
- Sequencing Activities: WBS, Scrum, and Kanban Scheduling.
- Digital Tools for Project Scheduling and Resource Allocation.
- Scope Definition and Cost Breakdown Structures.
- Group Exercise: Building a Comprehensive Project Plan and Schedule.
Day 3: Project Execution and Control Using Digital Tools
- Implementing Projects in Dynamic Environments.
- Leveraging Software for Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Real-time Tracking and Reporting with Digital Dashboards (e.g., Power BI).
- Practical Workshop: Using Project Management Software for Project Tracking.
Day 4: Data-Driven Project Risk Management
- Integrating Predictive Risk Analysis and Data Analytics in Project Risk Management.
- Risk Identification and Analysis: Qualitative and Quantitative Techniques.
- Real-time Risk Monitoring with Digital Tools.
- Workshop: Developing and Applying Risk Response Plans on Simulated Projects.
Day 5: Project Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement in Modern Settings
- Adaptive Leadership and Emotional Intelligence in Project Management.
- Communication Strategies for Virtual and On-Site Teams.
- Engaging Stakeholders: Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Techniques.
- Practical Exercise: Role-playing Stakeholder Engagement Scenarios.
- Developing Influence, Persuasion, and Motivational Skills for Team Building.