EXECUTE PROJECT PLANS
ON TIME
This international course provides the tools & techniques for projects to be delivered on time & budget. The project execution plan, using Microsoft PLANNER, is visible to all to assign Tasks and monitor progress + easy to identify bottlenecks or overruns and engagement/disengagement.
The Project Team and Stakeholders are kept fully up-to-date with progress and any issues that need management attention. Individuals can also use PLANNER for their operational work.
Instructor-led online or in person workshops:
Full workshop: 2 x half day
Express workshop: 1 x half day
+ 1 hour online group review & coaching
Essentials workshop: 90 mins tailored by request
UNIQUE: This course combines best practice project management techniques with advanced use of Microsoft PLANNER & TO-DO
in conjunction with Microsoft TEAMS + using OneNote to document the project.
LEARN HOW TO OVERCOME THESE CHALLENGES
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Lack of clarity in what is required
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No detailed execution plans
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Unclear who is responsible for what
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Difficult to supervise or identify risks
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Team members missing agreed deadlines
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Project plans & data in multiple locations
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Inadequate Stakeholder communications
CHANGE BUSINESS BEHAVIOURS
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Clarify objectives + select Team for Project Roles
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Plan Project Execution + Load Tasks
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Assign Tasks for Projects & Operational Work & Meetings
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Anticipate & alleviate bottlenecks
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Supervise & track Task progress + identify risks
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Balance Tasks - own & assigned
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Share files+ Co-edit
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Update Stakeholders & Team. (See separate course 'Project Planning Breakthroughs')
TRAINING CONTENT
1. Prepare:
1a. Idea (Objectives + Boundaries)
1b. What (Structure + Data + Transparency)
1c. Who (Team + Stakeholders)
1d. Meeting (Frequency + Notes)
2. Strategy:
2a. How (Actions + Sequence)
2b. Plan (Who & When)
2c. Options (Complex Projects)
2d. Analysis (Actions & Resources)
3. Action:
3a. Do It (Execute + Allocate Time)
3b. Update (Progress on Actions)
3c. Supervise (+ Anticipate + Correct)
4. Communicate:
4a. Team (Messaging)
4b. External (Email Transparency)
4c. Stakeholders (Report)
4d. Lessons (Publish Results)
AUDIENCE
Project Managers & Project Teams
FORMAT
Hands-on Instructor-led Sessions: Workshops of 2 x half day or 1 x full day online or at client's premises
Languages: We can deliver in English, French, German, Dutch, Mandarin
Follow-up Group Review and Coaching: 60 minutes Online
Class Size: Maximum 20 people per class
Tailoring: Training objectives are agreed in advance
& team s.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Learning Materials: Individual Learning Materials with training content to refer to, whenever you want
Ongoing support: WorkingSmart Helpdesk (send us an email anytime at singapore@priority-asia.com)
LearningLink: Our monthly productivity e-newsletter to keep you updated
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TESTIMONIALS
TECH
INDUSTRY
"Very helpful in learning how to use teams in a very effective way to manage projects, could reduce meeting times by quite a bit!"
GOVERNMENT
DEPARTMENT
"Time saver, it's a really good training for visualising and reporting projects in schedule view."
PHARMACEUTICAL
INDUSTRY
"I like it! Will use it to create update reports on my projects, and use channels more for organising work."
FINANCE
INDUSTRY
"Hopefully less meetings and more tracking of projects through Microsoft Teams".