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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.

Presentation

GOALS

Master the approach advocated by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in terms of developing a systematic project management process:

- Ensure your project is built on a solid foundation;

- Plan the stages of your project thoroughly and realistically;

- Manage project tasks;

- Monitor and control the work involved;

- 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.

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
Monitoring team dynamics

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

Instructors

Marc Messier

PMP, MBA

Lecturer HEC Montreal

On-site

Online

Project Management Methods and Tools

Presentation

Program

Instructors

GOALS

Master the approach advocated by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in terms of developing a systematic project management process:

- Ensure your project is built on a solid foundation;

- Plan the stages of your project thoroughly and realistically;

- Manage project tasks;

- Monitor and control the work involved;

- 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.

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
Monitoring team dynamics

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

Marc Messier

PMP, MBA

Lecturer HEC Montreal

Testimonial(s)

“This course was particularly interesting and will be extremely practical for me in the immediate future! The trainer's dynamism is contagious and his experiences are very relevant. I will recommend everyone around me to take this course."

- Nicolas C., Project Manager, Construction Marathon.

“I really enjoyed every hour of our classes. I would like to congratulate you and above all to thank you for your methodology and your teaching. I especially appreciated being taught by someone passionate!"

- Isabelle Karangwa, Customer Experience and Customer Service, Order of Engineers of Quebec.

“This seminar is excellent and should be attended by anyone who has projects to manage."

- Ursule La Rocque, Senior Advisor, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec

“Excellent training for all project managers or those in place to optimize/organize the current or future project. »

- Christian Desjardins, Project Director, SNC Lavalin Inc.

“It was a great experience, the teacher is excellent. Mr. Marc Messier has a modern approach to transferring knowledge. The staff of the Executive Education HEC Montréal is available for our questions."

- Ahmed Saidouni, Engineer, Hydro-Québec

“Excellent training, I recommend it to people in project management in order to confirm certain paths or decision-making."

- France Lagacé, Laboratory Director, Procrea Cliniques

“I have excellent memories of my training at the Executive Education HEC Montréal in project management. I remember that any action is a project that requires planning, management and evaluation."

- Patrice Ntumba, Political Governance Program Manager, COFED

“The program gave me the tools to become both more independent and more effective in my field. This allowed me to improve my strengths and correct my weaknesses. The very stimulating environment accentuated my desire to increase my knowledge."

- Michaël Vadnais, Designer and project manager, Gicleurs FF (1981) Ltée

“It is sometimes difficult for an entrepreneur to take the time necessary to follow training, but this learning moment is essential to my role as a leader. The Executive Education HEC Montréal helps take my business to the next level. The multitude of courses available and their quality allows me to work more on my business rather than inside my business."

- Marc-André Lebeau, Owner, Bicycles Quilicot.

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