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When it comes to project management, getting things done is the name of the game. If you want to make sure your projects are completed on time, every time, then you can’t afford to miss The Basics of Project Management & Execution.

You’ll Learn:• Common mistakes that kill productivity and how to avoid them• Budget-saving tips and techniques• How to get more done with less – resource management strategies• Time-management strategies to get more done • Clear communication across all levels• How to deal with competing priorities and agendas • And much more!

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1. InItIatIon The Basics of Project Management & Execution will help you better understand the purpose of your project. The skills you gain in this seminar will help you identify key stakeholders in the project, the roles that need to be filled, and the scope of the project.

2. PlannIng A vital stage, the skills you learn in this training will help you accurately plan your project, including resource allocation, timeline and schedule, and financial aspects. You’ll learn to clearly define project deliverables and what you need to do to ensure that these targets are met on time and on budget.

3. ExEcutIonThe single most important stage in project management, The Basics of Project Management & Execution was designed specifically to help you carry out your plan in an effective manner. You’ll learn active project management techniques to stay on top of such factors as quality, timeliness, communication issues, and potential risks. Above all, you’ll learn how to keep your projects on track no matter what.

4. MonItorIng and controllIngRunning concurrently with the execution phase, this stage will help you ensure that the execution and planning stages are in lockstep, that deadlines and benchmarks are met, and that everything stays on budget.

5. coMPlEtIonThe Basics of Project Management & Execution will help you close out your projects effectively. We’ll give you proven strategies for finalizing all tasks and archiving important documentation for future reference.

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t o BE SuccESSful in a ProjEcT ManaGEMEnT rolE, your first priority has to be successful execution. regardless of the barriers that might pop up involving changing

requirements, shifting priorities, and departmental conflicts, it’s your responsibility to make sure things get done. it’s not an easy task. and that’s why you absolutely cannot afford to miss The Basics of Project management & Execution. This one-day course has all the information you need to start managing projects more effectively immediately.

Keep your projects on TimE, on Track, and on BudGET. We’ll show you how!

as a project manager, your biggest responsibility is to ensure that your projects stay on time, on track, and on budget. But this is usually easier said than done. and that’s where we come in. The Basics of Project Management & Execution will teach you proven strategies used by expert project managers to keep things on track. You’ll lEarn:

n your role as project manager: what’s expected of you and what you need to do to ensure your success

n How to set yourself up for success with accurate planning techniques

n Master strategies to ensure your project execution is top-notch

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Master the basics of project management and execution to ensure your projects hit their goals every time.

Project management means you have to be a master at communication, facilitation, problem solving, and tons of other things. One thing is for certain: it’s not an easy job.

But if you haven’t received a lot of formal training in project management, it can be the most stressful occupation imaginable. and that’s exactly why we’ve created The Basics of Project management & Execution just for you. If you’re involved in project management, this is one course you simply cannot afford to miss.

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Learn fundamental skills to keeping your projects on track and really getting things done. “”

Project Management: The Basicsn The unsung hero: why successful project

management is vital to your organizationn Your role as project manager and what’s expected

from youn Controlling a project: useful tools and software to

make your job easiern Different styles of project management – which one

will work for you?n Why it’s important to always keep the

goal in mind, no matter what stage the project is in

Setting the Stage for Success: The Planning Stagen Determining the scope and goals of the project:

expert tipsn Setting goals and benchmarks: a time frame for

successn Accurately estimating costs and deadlinesn Finding the right people and recruiting supportn Setting a realistic schedulen Risk analysis and responsible risk-taking

Gathering Your Resources: Material and Personnel Allocationn Determining resource requirements – accurate

estimation strategiesn Projecting critical paths, cash flow, and project

simulationn Identifying potential shortcomings: where you may

need more resourcesn Building a team that can get the job donen Identifying constraints and dependencies

The Human Side of Project Managementn Getting employee buy-in: proven strategiesn Communicating with tact and finesse to get resultsn Creating win-win situations, even when dealing with

different departmentsn Motivational strategies to keep your team firing on

all cylindersn Using your personal leadership style to get the

results you needn Effectively managing competing stakeholders

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Execution: How to Get the Results You Want and Expectn Executing your strategies – why it’s not always

as easy as it seemsn Capturing data and comparing it with expected

resultsn Getting things back on track when they’re

threatening to go sidewaysn Maintaining a high standard of quality

Overseeing Your Project: Overseeing and Controllingn Creating and sharing reports: what should be

includedn Managing changing requirements and priorities:

what to look forn How to keep your project on track, even when

you’re up against a deadlinen Analyzing your progress and identifying

troublesome areas aheadn Providing feedback and timely responses to

keep everyone up to date

Completing Your Projectn Measuring project success against expected

resultsn Testing and gathering appropriate feedbackn Refining the project’s scope and affected goals n What to do when your project is well off-targetn Learning from the project and how to apply that

knowledge in the future

Troubleshootingn Common mistakes in estimating completion

time n Overcoming resistance from vital team

members: 5 strategiesn Key reasons why projects fail and how to avoid

themn Losing sight of the goal: what to do when your

project evolves into something different from its original scope

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