Project Management In-person Training

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Customized Training

Project Methodology

Lean, Agile Project Methodology
Focused on Business Value, Not Paperwork

Our project methodology is based on our collective experience managing projects in over 300 organizations. The methodology is complete in that it includes techniques and templates for initiating a project, developing requirements, making clear assignments to the project team, developing a dynamic schedule, reporting status to executives and problem solving. The methodology minimizes paperwork and meetings and maximizes clear accountability for measured business outcomes.
1. Broadbrush Project Plan 1 page project initiation document produced
The broadbrush project plan is a short, succinct 1 page plan that allows executives to exercise strategic control over projects and examine the business value they produce. It also provides them with hard-edged metrics for measuring performance and the quality of deliverables.
2. Assignment Work Packages Craft clear assignments for each team member
Rather then creating mindless "to do" lists, your people learn to craft work packages where every team member's assignment is a measurable business outcome and that makes everything clear so nothing is missed. Executives have unambiguous checkpoints to measure progress.
3. Dynamic project scheduling in MS Project Update schedules in 10 minutes a week
We teach your people dynamic project scheduling techniques that let them update plans in minutes each week and quickly model the impact of changes to budget, duration and the business value a project produces. These techniques give executives the hard data they need for decision-making and consideration of alternatives.
4. Status reporting that spots problems early Clear checkpoints to identify problems early
Using this foundation, tracking becomes very easy and the sponsors, executives and managers have hard-edged checkpoints to measure progress. They can anticipate problems and implement corrective action early when it costs the least. Managers will be able to quickly create concise status reports on projects and always offer a range of alternatives for executives to consider.

In our customized training programs we provide:

Hands-on, practical training where your people not only learn new techniques but actually practice them and receive expert coaching on the spot.
Two instructors so that no one falls behind and the coaching is plentiful.
One year of ongoing support for each of your attendees at no additional charge.
Review and critique of your PM’s project plans and schedules and provide suggestions, coaching and advice.

Alternatively, we offer personal one-on-one project management courses over the internet.

Client Case Study: Manufacturer with 180 Employees
Situation	Company is experiencing growing pains as the number of projects and the percentage of staff working on multiple projects grows. Project failure rate is climbing as well as the inability to complete major strategic projects.
Management Orientation	Our consultants conduct a one-day orientation to the best practices in project management for all executives and managers.
Basic Project Skills Seminars	Our trainers conduct several two-day hands-on training sessions for 18-20 managers and key professional staff to teach them the techniques for planning and controlling small to medium size projects. They receive hands-on practice and coaching in initiating and planning projects.
Advanced Project Skills Seminar	A smaller group of professionals and managers attend an additional day of training to master additional techniques for larger cross-functional projects.

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