Project
Management
In these fiscally tight times Government IT programs
at every level are being held accountable for their
performance and the streamlined allocation of funds.
Even within well-managed organizations, there is
often a lack of coordination between the work that
has to be done and the resources need to do it.
Almost always there are critical time constraints
on the results as well. At this training, you will
walk through a performance framework for project
management and learn how to turn those metrics into
a roadmap for effective performance-based management.
Critical Elements in Effective Project Management
This
training will give managers the tools necessary
to assess and develop effective plans and blueprints
for managing multiple projects. Having sufficient
time, defining the technical performance, and
planning the allocated resources is critical to
mitigating risk and tracking overall project performance.
Agenda
7:30
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30
Overview of Project Management Mandates and Methodologies
• Review federal, state and local IT project
management trends
• Updates and news on OMB Circulars and
emerging mandates
Step 1: Define Project Goals
• Select the level of staffing, resources
and management support required
• Assemble a project team and gain commitment
on project objectives
10:30
Break
10:45
Step 2: Assess Implementation Obstacles
• Estimate time and costs and present a
project plan to team members and stakeholders
• Conduct a thorough risk assessment
• Diagnose employee resistance and create
a successful action plan
• Discover critical techniques for anticipating
and managing reaction
Step 3: Determine Project Activities
• Develop project objectives, clarify the
scope and develop the project requirements
12:00
Networking Luncheon
1:00
Step 4: Define Schedule and Milestones
• Build a network of achievements
• Assign tasks to individuals within the
work breakdown structure
Step 5: Determine Resources for Projects
• Lay out clear assignments for your team
and a foundation for tracking actual results
• Win management support and obtain necessary
resources
2:30
Break
2:45
Step 6: Execute and Manage Projects
• Develop an effective schedule for the
project within the availability constraints of
your team members
• Monitor, document and report project progress
and problems
Step 7: Measure and Evaluate Project Performance
• Develop performance measures aligned to
program results
• Deal with project uncertainties and handle
the risk of performance management
4:30
Adjourn |
