Project Management for Non-Project Managers
A project can be defined as 'a human activity that achieves a clear objective, within a timescale'. Using this definition, most people carry out projects all the time. For example, organising a party, buying a television, building a factory and going to the moon can all be considered projects. Businesses across all sectors are increasingly relying on individuals to manage projects, and these project management skills are essential delivering projects to time, within budget and to the correct specification.
Individual benefits:
- Develop the methodical skills used in project management and project-based working
- Improve relationships with fellow project team members
- Become confident of achieving a successful outcome to future projects
Organisational benefits:
- Maximise the opportunity for high quality projects that are completed on time and to budget
- Avoid potential pitfalls through effective contingency planning
- Streamline your resources through cohesive project teams
What the training covers:
- Define a project and the project management life cycle
- Understand what is involved in setting up a project
- Set objectives for a project and consider how to achieve them
- Distinguish the role(s) they play and define other people’s contribution to the project management process
- Use a range of tools and techniques for planning and controlling projects
- Recognise and reduce risks, plan contingencies
- Control projects to ensure they stay on track; introducing and managing project change
- Maintain flexibility and adjust plans where necessary
- Balance the time they spend on different projects
- Complete the project and review the process