Troubled Projects - Rapid Assessment and Recovery
Ø INTRODUCTION |
Active participation in the case study, designed to simulate the environment and feel of an actual troubled project, will enable you to build your skills in a meaningful way. IACT course is a must for experienced project managers who need to know what to do when the chips are down. Participants should have a thorough understanding of scheduling and cost control and risk management before taking this course.
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Ø Objectives |
At this program's conclusion, participants should be able to:
· Perform a rapid assessment of a project to determine its status · Determine whether stabilization is possible · Establish a stabilization plan · Lead a transition to a stablized project · Define a continuous improvement system · This course uses digital materials. · Understand why projects get into trouble, or fail, · Understand communication basics, including effective listening · Create a communication plan · Understand performance reporting · Identify lessons learned · Discuss corrective action using self-discovery in facilitated workshops as well as by exploring examples from other enterprises · Recognize troubled projects early and involve stakeholders in the assessment and recovery planning · Implement effective project risk planning, control and reporting for good communication · Plan, identify and manage risk through interactive project teams |
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Ø TRAINING METHODOLOGY |
This interactive training course includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of the total tuition hours: l 30% Lectures, Concepts, Role Play l 30% Workshops & Work Presentations, Techniques l 20% Based on Case Studies & Practical Exercises l 20% Videos, Software & General Discussions Pre and Post Test |
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Ø WHO SHOULD ATTEND? |
· This is one of ESI's new Courses for Experienced Project Managers. These fast-paced, hands-on courses are designed to enhance individual and organizational performance. · Program Managers · IT Directors · PMO Heads and Project Directors and evolved in recovering projects.
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Outline |
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Day 1 |
Introduction To Assessment Methodology l Overview of Rapid Assessment and Recovery Process l Key variables: people, process, tools, metrics l Key inhibitors and sensitivities l Process summary l Identifying the early warning signs of troubled projects l Assessment benefits and challenges by assessment type l Overview of the Rapid Assessment Model l Assessment and stabilization charter
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Day 2
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Develop The Assessment Plan l Developing Assessment and Recovery Charter l Charter definition process l Management expectations and sensitivities l Critical resource needs l Critical documentation needs l Rapid assessment planning meeting and approach l Documentation review and the project team l Assessment planning tools l Identifying threats, opportunities and problems Conduct The Assessment l Planning the Assessment l Plan assessment process l Keys to performing good assessments l Determining the approach and focus areas l Seven key areas of assessments l Tools and processes for conducting interviews and questionnaires l Analyzing project data, metrics, processes l Affinity diagramming
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Day 3
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Developing The Stabilization Plan l Inchstone planning l Addressing the people, process, product and timing l Stabilization conceptual overview l Developing plan for stabilization |
Day 4 |
Conduct The Stabilization l Transition and Stabilize the Project l Translation process l Executing risk, problem and opportunity management plans l Skills transfer l Implementing project control metrics tracking l Executing, monitoring and updating the inchstone plan l Techniques for prioritizing threats, opportunities, and problems l Rebaselining the project plan l Implementing project control metrics
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Day 5 |
Establish A Continuous Improvement Framework l Avoid classic mistakes l Establishing a plan for continuous improvement
Avoiding Troubled Projects in The Future l Project management skills and methodology l Tools and Project Office l Outside planning and assessment l Reviews
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Schedule
- 08:30 – 10:15 First Session
- 10:15 – 10:30 Coffee Break
- 10:30 – 12:15 Second Session
- 12:15 – 12:30 Coffee Break
- 12:30 – 14:00 Third Session
- 14:00 – 15:00 Lunch
Fees
The Fee for the seminar, including instruction materials, documentation, lunch, coffee/tea breaks & snack :