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Project Management

A powerful and systematic model to plan and organise projects

This programme enables you to plan and manage projects so that results are delivered to schedule and specification. You leave with a thorough grounding in =mc's Systems Model. This model, unlike PRINCE 2 and other frameworks, is specifically designed for the not-for-profit environment and is adaptable to any project – short or long-term, simple or complex.

 

  Using =mc's Systems Model for Project Management is now second nature, particularly for planning to tight deadlines and dealing with unexpected challenges. The idea that 'there is no such thing as a bad idea' during intial brainstorming sessions has been quite liberating – I have the confidence to come up with solutions I would never have suggested before.

 

Stephen Booth, Curator of Temporary & Touring Exhibitions, The Manchester Museum

 

 

Benefits to you and your organisation

  • gain a systematic model to confidently plan and manage all projects, short-term activities or complex long-term processes, straightforward or ‘messy’
  • learn to plan and manage projects so that results are delivered to schedule and specification
  • acquire reliable and flexible project planning tools that everyone can use
  • understand how to put together effective project teams and develop delegation skills
  • identify stakeholder clusters and establish their interests and success criteria

Core modules

  • Scoping projects: identifying challenges, achievable aims, desired outcomes, success criteria, customer and stakeholder needs
  • Popular project planning models: introduction to all the key tools including: work breakdown structures, critical path analysis and Gantt charts
  • The systems-based approach: how to tackle projects methodically and systematically using the =mc Systems Model
  • Analysing risk: quantifying possible risks in any project and assessing performance against predictions
  • Belbin team roles: putting together effective project teams by identifying strengths and pooling skills
  • Managing project progress: timescales and handling the unexpected
  • Customer focus: identifying stakeholders and managing their expectations to ensure appropriate orientation in projects
  • Setting and achieving quality standards: manage process reviews and improvement using =mc's after-action review

Learning approaches

This programme combines theory and project management tools with peer-to-peer coaching and active learning. You'll participate in a series of team projects designed to give you an opportunity to practise your new skills and cement your learning.

Dates12 - 14 June 2012
13 - 15 November 2012
Duration3 days
Cost£650+VAT
VenueLondon
DocumentationWorkbook containing all topics covered during the programme.
Booking InfoBook Now
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Dates:
12 - 14 June 2012
13 - 15 November 2012

Cost:
£650+VAT


Venue:
London

Who should attend?

Anyone involved in managing or leading projects, especially complex projects.

 

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