"Project Management . . . by the Numbers"

 


    "Project Management . . . by the Numbers" is a style and theory of Project Management that has been proven to be not only be effective in the creation and follow through of projects and their tasks, but also as a style of Project Management that promotes communication, coordination and cooperation of project team members and customers.

    "Project Management . . . by the Numbers" provides necessary skills for a new Project Manager and reinforces the basics, while providing new, exciting ideas to the experienced Project Manager. Functional team members also benefit by learning the language, and the concepts, of Project Management.

    "Project Management . . . by the Numbers" is the benchmark and guideline for all ProSess consultation and ". . . by the Numbers" seminars

    The attendee of this class will experience a unique learning experience of the instructor comparing and facilitating the class as an actual project. We call this "Project Management . . . by the Numbers". 

    Learn more about  "Project Management . . . by the Numbers". (requires Flash player)

You will also learn:

  • A definition of exactly what a project is
  • What changes and "scope creep" do to a project
  • Success criteria of well, defined projects and cohesive teams
  • The importance of presentation in Project Management

 

 

 

Course Objectives:

 

Four Phases to Project Management

1.         Concept and Feasibility

2.         Organization and Schedule

3.         Execution

4.         Review and Audit

Three Tools

I.          Planning

II.         Scheduling

III.        Controlling

Two Elements

ü.        Your own

üü.     Everyone else

There is only ONE . . .

☼         Project Manager (and only ONE . . . Project Customer!)

 

Topics:

  • Defining a project
  • Defining project management
  • Defining the Project Customer
  • Multiple project management
  • Project change
  • Using the technical tools
  • Planning tools
  • Scheduling tools
  • Controlling tools
  • Problem and solution management
  • Standard project structure
  • Project management structure
  • Project organizational chart
  • Successful team habits
  • Team building
  • Project leadership
  • Project planning
  • Collecting project information
  • Scheduling process
  • Estimating tools
  • Estimating considerations
  • Simple logic diagram
  • Task dependencies
  • Project float
  • Change control
  • Communication control
  • Meeting and people control
  • Meeting considerations
  • The attendee will benefit from this ". . . by the Numbers"
  • Seminar by Understanding Senior Management's Responsibility to the Project
  • Relating to the Challenges of any Project Manager
  • Learning how to gain Project Manager Authority
  • The value of a Project Management Plan
  • Creating a Project Management Plan Template
  • Developing the Work Breakdown Structure
  • Understanding a Critical Path Analysis
  • The Power of Presentation
  • The consistency of terminology and methodology of all " . . .
    by the Numbers" seminars, classes and consultation methodologies

Exercises:

  • E-mail Communication
  • When we should and shouldn't use e-mail
  • Howie' s Vision
  • Building a vision.
  • The Big Project.
  • Creating a Project Management Plan
  • Presenting the Project Management Plan
  • Many, many more

Videos:

  • A project planning video and a people management video is shown

 

Who should attend?

  • Attendance to “Project Management . . . by the Numbers” pre-requisite
  • Current Project Managers
  • Future Project Managers
  • Project Manager Supervisors
  • Project Sponsors
  • Project Team Members
  • Functional Managers

 

Methodology:

 

  • The training program consists of lectures, group discussions, exercises, and "hands-on" project management.  All Project: Success consultations and trainings follow the unique " . . . by the Numbers"  4, 3, 2, and only ONE . . . methodology for education process. This accelerated learning practice engages the attendees into a rapid paced, activity based environment.

Course Duration/ Location/ Resource:

 

  • 2 Days; 2-1/2 Days; or 3-Days
  • Hotel meeting room or similar venue
  • Mark Reed, Principal - ProSess International

Other Information:

  • Team style seating
  • Manual is provided (printing charges apply)

 

ProSess International has the philosophy and ability to create one-on-one working relationships with all clients, large and small.