3 Days
I.D.#C0818
Effective and efficient management of today’s complex and integrated
programs requires both the refinement of interpersonal and basic
leadership skills as well as the application of appropriate technologies
and tools. This seminar is intended to introduce basic program
management skills and techniques to first-line and mid-level leaders to
help them comfortably and confidently assume their role and to aid in
assuring program success.
Areas of special concentration will include: role of project
management, communication, interpersonal skills, schedule
management, interfacing with other units, Task Scoping (Estimating,
Pricing, Financial Measures, etc.), project management software
use, compliance reporting, risk management and more. This seminar
will include lecture, dialog, and case-study approaches. Active
participation of the class attendees will ensure a dynamic baseline for
learning and honing valuable skills.
Learning Objectives
By attending this seminar, you will be able to:
Communicate more effectively in all media - verbal, written, and
electronic modes
Refine interpersonal skills as they relate to dealing with diverse
personal perspectives, attitudes, and motivational techniques
Develop and utilize task schedules
Demonstrate effective management of all resources (people, tools,
and budgets)
Apply techniques for scoping programs/projects (resource needs,
schedules, level of tasking, etc.) and effectively monitor and measure
progress
Identify critical milestone events and how to develop alternate
schedule recovery plans
Utilize basic project management tools and techniques more
effectively
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