(Product, Schedule and Resource Planning and Control)

- Detailed Outline -

• Provide a structured approach for project scope, schedule and resource planning
• Present techniques for working successfully in a matrix environment
• Present a systematic process for schedule and resource control

Topics addressed in this program include:

• Project Life Cycle
• Project Management Process
• Defining Project Authority, Responsibility and Participation: the Linear Responsibility Chart
• Keys for Successful Matrix Management and Project Teams
• Power and Influence: How to Get It and Use It
• Identifying Project Audiences
• Defining Project Outcomes: the Statement of Work
• Identifying Project Activities: the Work Breakdown Structure
• Developing the Project Schedule: the Network (Dependency) Diagram
• Displaying the Schedule: the Gantt (Bar) Chart, Key Events List and Activity List
• Estimating Required Personnel Resources: the Skills Roster, Human Resources Matrix and Person Loading Chart and Graph
• Tracking and Controlling Schedule and Resource Performance
• Preparing Written and Oral Project Reports

This highly experiential program includes:

Theory...  Practical applications...  "How-to" techniques...  Discussion...  Class and group exercises...  Tailored Case Study...

Intended Audience and Program Length:

• Managers and team members of small, medium and large projects
• Up to 20 participants
• Typically 3 days, can be tailored to either 2 or 4 days

Return to Program Highlights