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This is a two - half day course
Why should you choose this course?
A lot of what we do at work and generally in life can be classified as a Project. Yet, more often than not, nobody has shown us what it takes to organise and see through those pieces of work successfully. That frequently results in anxiety, frustration and disappointment when we look back at our important things in life, our projects, knowing that we could have done better.
This course is for anybody who seeks to become better at managing Projects of any nature: professional or personal. It has been designed to introduce you to the tools and techniques that the experts use, making them understandable, usable and relevant to your individual needs and circumstances.
Who should attend?
- Everyone – It is Project Management for LIFE !!!
- If you are overwhelmed when tackling large pieces of work and is looking for a clear methodology on how to plan, implement and finish projects.
- If you are curious and pragmatic about “getting things done” and interested in learning about the good practices, experiences and mistakes of professional Project Managers.
- If you wish to further develop your personal skills in leadership, management, resilience and discipline.
- If you are invested in making the most out of a “bunch of people who need to work together for a common purpose” (aka a team).
- If you desire less chaos and stress in your life and want to cope better with change and risk – (Unless you like high blood-pressure)
What is the course outcome?
The course will take you from being an absolute beginner, to understanding the basics of Project Management and knowing how and where to apply these in different circumstances and occasions throughout your personal or professional life. We will introduce you to terminology, proven and tested approaches and practical tools that you can use straight away, providing you with plenty of examples and practical use cases. At the end of the day, you will be able to confidently tackle projects of a diverse nature, see them through and enjoy the process along the way.
What is the agenda?
1. Objectives of the course
For whom is this course?
What will you learn?
2. What can we call a project?
Fundamental aspects of all projects
What is not a project
The Project Manager – profession, job, role or activity
3. How to get started?
Initiation - What is it we are actually doing?
Tools that you can use straight away
The Team – who and why
4. “Classic” Project Management
Four Stages
SMART
KPIs – what to measure and why
5. A short intro on Methodologies – and what we can learn from them
Waterfall (PRINCE)
Agile (Srcum, Kanban)
Lean
Six Sigma
6. Stakeholder Management
Communication - the right kind of involvement
Meetings, emails and reports
What to do when things go wrong
Decision making and accountability
Monitoring and Control
Dealing with politics
7. The Long Game – Best Practices
How to overcome burnout and keep teams engaged
Lead by example: on schedules and being late
A word on self-organising teams
The 15 min stand-up
How to hit the right balance: plan, do, review
On testing and QA
Closing off projects
Course Leader
Ulla Gomez is a seasoned Project Manager with over 15 years of corporate experience. With specific expertise in Supply Chain, she has held numerous operational roles designing process development and improvement initiatives and leading over 500 multifunctional projects involving R&D, Technical, Quality, Legal, Commercial & Marketing, Finance and External Partners.
Ulla holds a double Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from the University Pontificia Comillas (ICADE) in Madrid and ESB Business School in Reutlingen.
Her key skills include: Stakeholder Engagement, Cross-functional team leadership, Creative Problem Solving, Agile Methodologies, Communication and Presentations. She is an expert in Project Management, Supply Chain, Product Launch, Business Development and Strategic Planning to name a few.
What is the cost of the course?
techUK Members - £445.00 + VAT
Non Members - £645.00 + VAT
If you are not sure whether your company is a member of techUK, click here to check first to ensure you pay the correct price for the course you are booking. If you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected]
This course is also available as in-house training tailored for individual organisations. Please contact [email protected] for more details.
