PROJECT MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES (PMT) - 3 day workshop

So many technical projects still fail to hit their target. The implications and costs to a business may be huge.

Whilst much attention is lavished on the technical aspects, management is often in the hands of people who are technically competent but inexperienced in running projects.

This 3-day intensive Project Management Techniques training workshop provides practical and proven techniques guaranteed to keep your project on the rails. It is the result of many years experience of project work and includes numerous examples, helpful tips and practical learning. The workshop is based on Australian Institute of Project Management' recommendations.

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Who will benefit?

All computer professionals who are responsible for the implementation of small to large projects. Business project managers who require an understanding of how I.T. projects are implemented.

Course objectives

To enable those involved in managing projects to learn and practice the techniques and skills that bring projects in on time and within budget whilst at the same time delivering quality results.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the Project Management Techniques workshop, delegates will be able to:

define a project

plan a project

produce an estimate of required resources

schedule resources

monitor progress

report on issues

manage external communications

manage change control

establish and manage software quality control

assess and manage project risk

Learning techniques

Techniques used on the Project Management Techniques workshop include:

Lectures supported by visual aids

Class examples

Syndicate case study work

Small group sessions

Presentation of syndicate findings

Critique of group performance

Comprehensive delegate manual

Customer testimonials

"Thought provoking and simply the best practical and syndicate work I have seen on a course. Well done IRM!"
Australian Tax Office

"Strong presentation and course, with substantial positive results"
Support Manager, ANZ

"Very well presented...techniques learnt will provide many benefits both individually & to the organisation"
Lead Analyst Programmer, NAB

"The focus on techniques means that the lessons learnt are practical and will be easier to apply in the workplace"
Westpac

"Every person in our organisation should benefit from this course"
Integrity Treasury Solutions

"A very beneficial course"
Development Team Leader, Telstra

"Informative, well presented & fun course. Good balance between theory & hands-on workshop"
Team Leader, Pacific Brands

Course outline

DAY 1

INTRODUCTION

Common causes of project failure, the need for a framework.

PROJECT INITIATION

The problem, objectives, scope, constraints, key requirements.

PROJECT MANAGER

The context, the need, the essential qualities and responsibilities.

BASIC ELEMENTS

The focus, structures and means to make success inevitable.

ORGANISATION

How to create and maintain clear and meaningful agreement.

TEAM FRAMEWORK

The elements of control that enable measured progress, status and quality.

METHODOLOGIES

Effect upon policy, plans, controls, measures, phases, tasks, deliverables.

COMMUNICATIONS

Set up open communications, client to team to management.

CREATE THE PLAN

Build a deliverable-driven project network.

PLANNING FORMATS

Dependance charts (inc. PERT), how much to plan.

CONSTRUCTING

Defining deliverables, levelling, network libraries.

ANALYSING THE NETWORK

Objectives, recording estimates, task tables, critical path.

DAY 2

ESTIMATION

Software metrics, Analogy/Delphic, top-down and bottom-up techniques.

INFORMATION

Task recording, parameters and formulae. Anticipate changes.

ALLOCATE RESOURCES

Optimise available resources, measure risk and cost factors.

RISK ANALYSIS

How to measure risk, the use and supply of a risk analysis tool.

COSTS & BENEFITS

Project balance and resource models, calculate direct and indirect costs.

HOW TO ASSESS

Operational savings, information on product benefit, return on benefits investment.

DEVELOP THE SCHEDULE

Earlier start, the 'best' time, elapsed time vs. actual effort.

BUILD IN FLEXIBILITY

Plan for the 'worst' case scenario, how to cope with revisions.

BUILD THE TEAM

Set up the team to achieve long term productivity.

PEOPLE PLANNING

Monitor functions, roles and relationships. Manage meetings.

BE THE LEADER

Work methods that inspire trust and commitment. Predictable situations.

SOFTWARE TOOLS

A look at benefits, scope and range of project management software.

DAY 3

STATUS REPORTING

Measuring projects, review technique, time sheet, task duration. Common problems.

EVALUATE AND ADJUST TO CHANGE

How to detect and resolve problems, adjust plans and maintain morale. Why projects change, the change control cycle, cause/effect change analysis.

COST CONTROL

Review cost/benefit, project plan and schedule, then publish.

ESSENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS

What the project manager should provide, how to prepare, setting the context.

MEASURING QUALITY

Constant review of product, project and deliverables within standards.

CORRECTION COSTS

Accurate specifications, defect characteristics, test planning.

REVIEWS

Walk throughs, inspections, technical reviews, standards.

CRITICAL SITUATIONS

The fundamental focus, for the project and the people.

DISASTER RECOVERY

The ways to anticipate and prepare, how to put out the fire.

Project Management Techniques - Course fees & booking

Public Project Management training courses run in the cities below. For dates, prices and to book online, visit:

Substantial savings can be made with an inhouse course if you have 7 or more delegates.
To discuss your inhouse course requirements and pricing, call 03 9533 2300 or email training@irm.com.au