Practical Projects™
Can't get things done because you're time-poor and resource-lean? Learn how to maximise your time and do more with less by understanding the fundamentals of project management.
Overview
Understand the fundamentals of project management and gain a practical, widely applicable framework*. In easy, common-sense steps, this workshop:
- Introduces project management, cutting through the terminology and providing an insight into common pitfalls.
- Provides a taster of practical project management techniques that can be used with all methodologies.
- Examines how managing yourself (time management) is the foundation to managing others (stakeholder management).
This is day one of our popular two-day Project Management Survival Guide™ workshop. We recommend taking either the full two-day programme (for the complete project management toolkit). Options for customising delivery and content are available through our in-house delivery option.
Who is it for?
Practical Projects™ is ideal for organisations and individuals who are unable to take two days out of the office, but who want to understand the fundamental elements of project management. The principles and skills taught are perfect for anyone who has to do more with less, including:
- Operational managers and staff with a portfolio of small multiple projects, in addition to their day job.
- Those new to project management or those who have had no formal training.
What's it all about?
This fast-moving, interactive one-day workshop covers the basics of project management. It provides a practical, proven and widely applicable framework delivered in straightforward, common-sense steps. The workshop focuses on getting your project started in the right way, providing you with helpful processes and tools to use on your projects as soon as you return to work.
We aim to cut through the project jargon and get to the tips and tools that add value. We examine how managing yourself is the foundation to managing others and how this can still be achieved when the "others" are senior to you or your peers.
What will you get out of it?
If you are venturing into starting work in project management, this workshop:
- Supports you towards managing projects more effectively.
- Reduces confusion by cutting through the jargon.
- Ensures you can add value with a range of practical tips and tools.
- Helps you manage your time effectively.
- Introduces you to stakeholder management and shows you how to maximise the benefits from your stakeholders.
The workshop is delivered by experienced Project Managers. All our consultants have extensive experience, both as trainers and facilitators, as well as project practitioners. You'll gain an overview of the whole project process and learn some of the most valuable and user-friendly project management techniques available.
Typical workshop content
- Introductions, objectives and an outline of the workshop.
- Jargon busting.
- The eight steps to project success.
- Managing Your own time.
- Managing multiple projects.
- Simulation – working on a project as a team.
- Debrief of the simulation – what did you learn?
- Troubleshooting on your projects.
- Review and close.
Duration and delivery methods available
In-house workshops - for groups, teams or one-to-one coaching:
- Flexible options to deliver your workshop face-to-face, online or a mix of the two.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
It counts towards your CPD recognition with leading professional bodies or trade organisations. You can usually record your attendance in the 'organised learning' or 'self-learning' sections. Please check with your membership organisation for more information.
Additional Resources
In-House workshops
We send our consultant to your offices to train your entire team through an in-company workshop. This allows us to focus on the team's training needs and enables us to deliver it at a time and date that suits them, significantly reducing the per-delegate cost. Prices are based on 12 delegates; we can train up to 20 for an additional fee.
Delegate places are available at from £330 pp + VAT*.
