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Project Management
 
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Today's work is project work. From producing the monthly customer sletter or catering the inaugural ceremonies for a executive to implementing an organization-wide computer network or producing the annual report, work life is made of projects. Project management, then, becomes one of the most important skills that a manager can develop.

This FutureU module explores many dimensions of projects and how to manage them. The five phases of a project--initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing--are examined in detail. Project management tools and software are also explored.

Participant Profile

Executives and mid- to upper-level managers who want to improve their ability to manage projects.

Topics

  • What it takes to succeed as a project manager.
  • How to tell projects worth doing from those that are not.
  • Scoping out the goals of a project.
  • Building a project team.
  • Breaking the project down into tasks and diagramming the project.
  • Finding and using the best people and resources.
  • Getting the money you need to get things done.
  • Making your project communications count.
  • Common project problems and how to overcome them.
  • Software and when not to use it.

Module Design

When delivered online, this module lasts two weeks when offered as part of the focused-learning program on Core Competencies for Managers.. It is also available as a stand-alone, four-week course. In either case, it requires an average of 10 hours a week of participation and study time.

Delivery Options

Off-the-shelf or customized to meet your organization's needs. Usually delivered entirely online, via FutureU 's Internet-accessible electronic campus or on your own Intranet. Participants "attend class" from their own desktop or laptop computers, at home or at work, and at whatever time is most convenient to them. Such asynchronous online delivery is especially suited to geographically separated employee groups and those who find it a challenge to fit learning into an already full work schedule. Can also be adapted for on-site delivery.

Customization

Every organization faces a unique set of challenges and opportunities. The FutureU team can customize this module or any other FutureU module or program to address your real workplace concerns and integrate case study material based on your organization's experience. This course can also be modified for "blended" delivery integrating a mix of face-to-face and online work to ease those with little technology experience into the world of online learning.

 
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