 Introduction to Project Management
- In this workshop we explore a systematic and flexible methodology for scoping, staffing, resourcing, scheduling, and leading any kind of project. The content of this workshop is based on Project Zen
Topics highlighted
- Defining project scope
- Managing project knowns & unknowns
- Feasibility studies
- Technology-supported projects
- Managing project tempo
- Documentation & communication
- Managing multiple projects
- Risk management & planning
- Staffing project teams
- Creating positive project buzz
- Scheduling project phases & activities
- Effective project critiques/post-mortems
- Project leadership/management roles & tasks
Terms addressed
- Project/program/process, Project Management Body of Knowledge, project scope, project deliverables, stakeholders, knowns, unknowns, project sponsors, project buzz, functional order, Phase/task Gantt charts, task networks, realistic calendar time, concurrent tasks, dependent tasks, startlines/deadlines, critical path, resource planning, resource leveling, critical communication requirements, scope creep, project agility, risk management, scale of intervention, micromonitoring, appreciative project critique
Tools introduced
- Knowns & unknowns chart
- Stakeholder matrix
- Team matrix
- Phase Gantt chart
- Task Gantt chart
- Task network
- Resource planning chart
- Risk planning chart
- 2-week lookout chart
Return to Project Management.
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