Project Management, like all other leading functions, needs specific skills and competencies to succeed. In fact, a common mistake companies make is in thinking that any of their managers can easily manage a project. Unfortunately, the statistics speak for themselves: More than 84% of projects either go off-budget, off-specification or reach completion late. The workshops below address both the technical and the people aspects of project management.
Mid-Career Management Level
Cost and Time Management in Projects
Running over budget and over time is no longer accepted in companies. Many managers have learned the fundamentals of Project Management but need more support with fully understanding the time and budget constraints. Read more
Quality Management in Projects
Quality Management (QM) on projects is a management policy that promotes a commitment to quality through the application of established procedures, standards, and tools throughout the project life cycle. QM ensures consistent delivery of work product and reduces delivery risk significantly by adding a layer of expert review. Setting quality standards and expectations early on in the project focuses team efforts and avoids unnecessary and costly rework. This benefits the organization as well as the job satisfaction of team members. Furthermore, the application of sound QM principles and standards enables knowledge and deliverable transfer during and after the project. Read more
Project Management Accounting
Project management accounting is a difficult area of accountancy and a topic of confusion for non financial executives. In this workshop, we define the steps and procedures necessary to accurately forecast and report project returns, revenue recognition and forecasted completion costs. Read more
Managing Risks in Projects
Project failure is often caused not by technical issues, but by a lack of management and training. Effective Project Managers must be able to understand the nature of risk in large projects, plan for the unexpected and deliver within the agreed parameters. Read more
Project Management: The Fundamentals
Get a clear methodology and understand the people side of project management. Deliver your projects on spec, on time and within budget. As projects take a central role in organizations, project management has become one of the leadership competences and an important factor in any manager's performance evaluation. Read more