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Introduction to Project Management

Have you ever embarked on a project and then found that it is suddenly out of control? From large cross departmental projects to small office-based projects, a management structure is required to ensure that all the moving parts remain on track.

This 2-day course focuses on the core disciplines of project management to ensure that deliverables are managed and implemented effectively. 

Benefits:

  • Delivered by expert educators
  • Interactive and engaging learning methods
  • Practical skills-based training, using academic evidence
  • Over 20 years NHS and healthcare sector experience
  • Off-the-shelf and tailored solutions to meet your needs
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Course details:

Anyone who has been assigned a small or medium-sized project to manage and would like to understand the protocols of effective project management.

By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:

  • Interact with cross departmental and organisational stakeholders to understand the objectives, priorities and preferences associated with the proposed project
  • Create a clear project scope with clear deliverables, budgets and associated documentation
  • Plan a timetable with key dependencies for the delivery of the project
  • Delegate to key internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of tasks
  • Manage risks and create contingency plans
  • Close a project and produce an end of project report
  • Influencing key stakeholders and the senior management team
  • Creating a project scope document
  • Establishing team roles and responsibilities
  • Delegation skills and the creation of accountability without direct authority
  • Developing your leadership style to get the best from the project team
  • Establishing timelines and dependencies – GANTT charts and Critical Path Analysis
  • Project governance - creation of daily/weekly/monthly reports
  • Red/Amber/Green reports
  • RAIDD and RACI documentation
  • Managing conflict and contingency
  • Change control protocols
  • Project closure and lessons learned

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