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Project management methods and tools

Fee

$2,095 + taxes

Length

Three days – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Language

Course given in French

Dates

Offered online
November 1, 2, 3, 2021
January 14, 21, 28, 2022
April 19, 20, 21, 2022

Offered at HEC Montréal
October 20, 21, 22, 2021
December 8, 9, 10, 2021
February 28, March 1, 2, 2022
July 12, 13, 14, 2022

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Bad decisions and faulty project planning can set you back millions… even billions! But schedule and budget overruns seem to be the norm rather than the exception, and outcomes often fall short of expectations. Being able to manage a project with aplomb is a key leadership skill in today’s business world.

This seminar will provide you with what you need to get a better handle on each of the stages of a project and strengthen your abilities to mobilize your resources to achieve your strategic objectives. The result? You will be in a position to sharpen your organization’s competitive edge and propel your productivity.

Goals

Master the approach advocated by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in terms of developing a systematic project management process:
1. Ensure your project is built on a solid foundation;
2. Plan the stages of your project thoroughly and realistically;
3. Manage project tasks;
4. Monitor and control the work involved;
5. Finalize the project in a constructive way.
Acquire tools and methods central to project management.
Make the appropriate decisions in critical situations.

Is this for you?

Professionals
Managers
Mid-level and senior executives

This program is for you if:

You have multiple projects under your remit.

Special features

Practical formula that allows participants to share their experiences and take away valuable lessons.
Greater confidence in your deliverables, even in a challenging context.
Opportunity to develop simple reflexes that can be put to immediate use.

Testimonials

Instructor:

Marc Messier
PMP, MBA

Program

Core concepts

Project management vs. operations management
Three key project variables
Five project management processes and the corresponding deliverables

Project start-up

Turning a good idea into a great project
Developing a business case
Preparing a preliminary estimate
Drafting a project charter
Understanding your project stakeholders
Kicking off the project

Project planning

Allocating tasks
Planning the necessary resources
Estimating time and effort
Identifying and interpreting critical paths
Defining schedules and budgets
Leveraging project management software
Implementing a risk management plan

Project follow-up

Managing change requests
Handling pending issues
Tracking project timelines
Tracking time and expenses
Updating stakeholders on project progress

Leadership and team dynamics

Wielding influence, leadership, authority and power
Motivating team members and contributors
Dealing with various personality types
Coaching underperformers
Managing conflicts and negotiations

Project closure

Evaluating project outcomes
Running a project post-mortem

Training approach

Dynamic mix of pedagogical techniques
Discussions about concepts, based on participants’ own experiences
Team exercises
Case study to present the step-by-step approach of getting a project up and running