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Successful Projects - New for 2008
How to deliver results on time and within budget

This project training course is for managers and staff who have been asked to run, or who are involved in, a project. It is also suitable for those who wish to adopt a project approach to managing workload.

The project training covers the fundamentals of effective project management necessary to reduce risk, cut down on stress, utilise the strengths of others and avoid expensive blunders. You will leave the course understanding, and having practiced, the techniques and procedures needed for crisp project control.

Programme Contents
What is a Project?
- The Project Life Cycle
- What Causes Projects to Fail
Project Management and PRINCE2 principles
Project Definition
- Key Project Objectives
- SMART Objectives
- The Project Dossier
Project Planning
- Understanding the Jargon
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Better Estimation of Resource Requirements
- Network Analysis
- Critical Path Analysis
- Gantt Charts
Risk Management - Tools and Techniques
- Identification and Assessment
- Response
- Risk Matrix
- Risk Log
Controlling the Project
- Understanding the Priorities
- Achieving Project Objectives - Project Communication Needs
Change Control
- Why Changes Happen
- Assessing the Impact and Priority
- Responding & Recording
Quality Review Techniques
Case Studies and Syndicate Exercises
Personal Action Plans

Description of Course

In this new two day practical course the methods of project work are explained, and then through case studies and exercises the practical work is used to help understanding. Delivering a project on time and within budget is often very challenging requiring a team to work in close co-operation with each other and other members of staff. All of the phases of a project are explained with examples of each phase and how they interlink with the whole project. The jargon of project work is explained and the techniques specific to project management are illustrated in easy to understand detail. The course is run with small numbers to ensure every delegate gets maximum value from the programme. A perfect course to help perfect the skills of project work.

2 Days - Non Residential
Additional Course Information

Delegate spaces available on the following course dates:

Date: 26th June » 27th June, 2008
Venue: Tower 42, London
Brochure Price: £995.00
Online Price: £995.00 (Places Available)

Date: 2nd September » 3rd September, 2008
Venue: Spearhead Regional Training Centre, Chipping Norton
Brochure Price: £975.00
Online Price: £975.00 (Places Available)

Date: 16th October » 17th October, 2008
Venue: Tower 42, London
Brochure Price: £995.00
Online Price: £995.00 (Places Available)

Date: 8th December » 9th December, 2008
Venue: Spearhead Regional Training Centre, Chipping Norton
Brochure Price: £975.00
Online Price: £975.00 (Places Available)

Fee includes course materials, use of video and other training equipment as required. Lunch and light refreshments are also included. Prepared key topic notes for delegates' future reference are provided. The number of delegates attending each course is limited in order to ensure individual participation.

If overnight accommodation is required we often have special arrangements with local hotels.