Mastering Project Management

Introduction:

Effective project management is crucial to an organization's success in today’s fast-paced and complex business environment. This program offers a practical and strategic approach to mastering modern project management practices. Participants will gain a deep understanding of how to initiate, plan, execute, control, and close projects, while aligning with stakeholder expectations and organizational goals.

Program Objectives:

At the end of this program, participants will be able to: 

• Grasp essential project management concepts, including definitions, life cycles, and financial factors.

• Define project scope and develop work and cost breakdown structures using various planning techniques.

• Acquire skills to manage project execution, performance measurement, and control systems effectively.

• Identify, analyze, and respond to project risks through structured planning and strategies.

• Develop leadership skills and effective communication techniques to manage teams and stakeholders successfully.

Targeted Audience:

• Project Directors and Managers

• Plant Managers and Superintendents

• Project Planners and Estimators

• Quality Assurance Managers and Engineers

• Procurement and Contract Managers

• Project and Discipline Engineers

• Technical Assistants and Specialist Technicians

Program Outlines:

Unit 1: 

The Fundamentals of Project Management:

• Understanding key concepts and definitions in project management.

• Exploring the stages of the project life cycle.

• Analyzing factors that influence project complexity and risk.

• How to apply the triple constraint (scope, time, cost) to manage project dynamics.

• Recognizing the organizational, environmental, and financial contexts of projects.

Unit 2:

Strategic Project Planning and Organization:

• The strategy for applying the 20-step sequence in structured project planning.

• Defining project scope and breaking it down into work and cost structures.

• Assigning roles and clarifying project management responsibilities.

• Using planning tools and estimating techniques effectively.

• Developing schedules using Gantt charts, CPM, and other scheduling methods.

Unit 3:

Project Execution and Control Mechanisms:

• Managing project implementation through resource allocation and team coordination.

• Designing control systems to monitor progress and manage change.

• Measuring performance using KPIs and Earned Value Management (EVM).

• Tracking progress from initiation to project closure.

• Ensuring quality and timeline adherence through structured oversight.

Unit 4:

Integrated Project Risk Management:

• Planning for uncertainties with structured risk management frameworks.

• Identifying potential risks at various project stages.

• Conducting qualitative and quantitative risk analyses.

• Formulating and implementing response strategies.

• Monitoring risk throughout the project life cycle to minimize impact.

Unit 5:

Project Leadership and Stakeholder Management: 

• Working in Project Teams.

• The Team Development Cycle.

• Keys to Effective Influence & Persuasion.

• Improving Communication, Delegation & Motivating Skills.

• Techniques for Managing Stakeholders & Stakeholder Expectations.