PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR EXECUTIVES
1 DAY
As organizations are moving toward a project-oriented approach, it becomes essential for executives to understand the project management principles and appreciate the value it can bring to their organizations.
7 CONTACT HOURS
DELIVERED IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course provides an overview of project management theory and best practices to executives and senior managers.
It emphasizes the fundamentals of practical executive support of project management within an organization.
This course is designed to show you how senior level managers can help their project managers become more successful.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Define the major concepts
Characterize project status process & report
Identify expected roles & missions of Executives throughout the project life cycle
Clarify roles & missions of Executives in projects and with the main stakeholders: Management & Project Managers
COURSE OUTLINE
Definitions
What is a project?
What is a Program?
WBS – The Governing Link
Building a Work Breakdown Structure
Project Governance
Portfolio management: investment process, stratification
Project Status Process & Reports
Risk/Opportunity Management
Recovery Mode
Delivery Model, Methodology & Project Management Processes
Roles & Missions of Executives vs. Project, Planning & Delivery
Key roles
Key performance indicators for Executive
Managing portfolio – Mid Term Objectives owner’s role
Directing – Executing Committee
Project benefits
Roles & Missions of Executives vs. Project Manager
Support best practices implementation
PM’s activity
What are PM profiles and leadership
PM Mindset
PM Equity
Together Everyone Accomplishes more
Golden rules
TARGETED AUDIENCE
Business Program Manager
Managers of project managers
Functional Manager
Project Management Offices
Executives
