Introduction Day 1 Introductions Overview Objectives Introductions Course

Introduction – Day 1 Introductions • Overview • Objectives • Introductions • Course style Simulation PDR Review • Critique of Project Definition report • Syndicate work The Project Management Model • Importance of project management • Introduction to the model • Skills and roles • The dangers of JDI Project Start. Up • Elements of project startup • Consequences of poor start-up • Politics and hidden agendas • Stakeholder management Defining the Project • Establishing objectives and scope • Designing an approach • High Level Planning and Costing • Identifying deliverables • Securing Sign Off Managing Risk • The risk management process • Risk logs • Issue Management

Introduction- Day 2 Day 1 Review • Review of day 1 • Review of major learning points Executing the Project Planning • The planning process • Inputs to planning • Contingency • Gantt charts and MSP • Critical Path Analysis • Detailed project planning Project Closedown • Controlling and monitoring • Elements and importance • Demonstrating progress • Demonstrating success • Change and issue management • Managing the project against the plan • Dealing with the unexpected Planning Case Study • Syndicate work • Creating a project plan • Planning Review Course Review and Finish • Course review • Personal learning points