Managing Projects - Prince George, BC

When: Friday, November 9th, 2012

Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm (Registration 8:00am SHARP)

Where: University of Northern British Columbia / Bentley Centre

Room: 7-172

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They say that “failing to plan is the same as planning to fail”. By focusing on developing sound project management skills and processes, projects are more realistically budgeted for and resourced, risks are managed and mitigated, and projects are far more likely to be executed on time without severe consequences to people.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  This is a project management workshop with a difference. As opposed to a day of dry theory, participants are exposed to a live, simulated project where they have to build a physical structure within an allotted time. As the project management methodology is introduced through the day, participants apply it to the simulation over successive rounds, and the difference in project execution becomes evident in a compelling way. Not only is the learning intense – it is also fun!

Learning Outcomes

Results Participants Can Expect:

• Improved project execution
• More realistic project plans and budgets
• Improved communication with stakeholders
• Better management and mitigation of risks
• Increased ability for the organization to improve through learning from past projects

Key focus areas:

• Project life cycle
• Project charter
• Creating a project schedule and budget
• Critical path analysis
• Risk management
• Monitoring variance
• Managing stakeholder relationships
• Closing a project