Introduction to Basic Project Management

Project management skills are no longer just for high-level leaders and managers. Understanding project management methods and processes has become a required core competency for all team members.

Introduction to Basic Project Management will decode and simplify popular project management philosophies into six key points of performance. Regardless of your organization’s project management methodology, these fundamental points will be used by any project manager and team to ensure successful project outcomes.

The six points of performance covered in the workshop include:

• Scope Management
• Schedule Management
• Cost Management
• Quality Management
• Risk Management
• Emotional Intelligence

This two-day, hands-on workshop will encourage active participation with students contributing their ideas and experience which will be collected into simple, actionable, best-practice templates.

In conclusion, the six points of performance will be evaluated through the progressive 'digital' lens of today's business environment to see how new technology and tools are contributing to the success of project teams. But - We'll also acknowledge common pitfalls of the “digital trap” and reinforce the importance of the six fundamentals.