LEARN THE BASIC PRINCIPLES REQUIRED FOR MANAGING SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS THAT DRIVE REAL RESULTS.

Course Overview:

Project management is a fundamental skill in our modern workforce, as it ensures that what is being delivered is not only right, but that it also delivers against the business opportunity.

This short course is designed to cover the basic principles of managing projects to help you plan, control and organise activities to ensure that you are delivering successful projects every time. It is best suited for staff who may be new to managing projects or have not previously undertaken any formal project management training before.

Participants are encouraged to bring along current or future projects to start applying your new knowledge and skills immediately to boost your confidence and drive great results.

Suitable For:

  • Officers, Coordinators and Team Leaders

Key Learnings:

During this course, you will cover the following:

  • Introduction to project management – how project management is different to the operating environments
  • Project Management Principles
  • Overview of the project management lifecycle – key stages and phases
  • Learn the important aspects of scope statements – what they are, how to draft them, and why assumptions and constraints are important
  • Planning-for-success tools and tips on how to execute quickly and effectively - create a schedule that works for you
  • Stakeholder management and how to coexist in harmony with your stakeholders
  • Hints and tips on monitoring and controlling projects.


    Duration: 
    1 day in person 

    Investment:
    Member: $572.50 + GST = $629.75
    Non-member: $672.50 + GST = $739.75

    Course Date: 
    We are currently taking expressions of interest for the next intake.

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    Delivery Method: 
    This course will be delivered in person at LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide.

    In-House Training:
    Contact LG Professionals SA for information on running this course in-house at your council.

    Course Facilitator:

    Lisa Twyford – clear decisions

    Lisa Twyford is a highly motivated professional with extensive business improvement and project management experience and is the Managing Director and founder of clear decisions.

    Lisa's clients describe her as professional, focused and results driven – a trusted advisor to management and confidant to work colleagues. Her leadership, patience and persistence while working on complex change initiatives would be valued by any business.

    Lisa assists to provide clarity, certainty and will work with you to achieve your goals – no matter how challenging. Lisa helps local government people to get things done, work smarter and reach their full potential.

    Contact

         
    Eve Jackson
          Training Support Officer
          e: eve@lgprofessionalssa.org.au 
          p: 08 8224 2092


    Mailing Address: 148 Frome Street ADELAIDE SA 5000   Phone: 08 8224 2080   Email: admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au


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