Project Structure Defining Project and Project Management The Project Environment Sources of Project Success and Failure Project and Project Lifecycles The Importance of Business Value PM Methodologies Project Initiation The Project Charter Stakeholder Identification Establishing Preliminary Scope Boundaries Defining Project and Business Objectives Developing Useful Estimates Project Planning Defining Scope: Requirements and the WBS Developing…

Introduction Introductions exercise Discussion: The key to becoming influential Presenting as a Process The ADDIE process for presenting: Analysis, design, develop, implement and evaluate Case Study: How do you prepare? Exploration: What makes a presentation successful? Dissecting why you are presenting Preparing for a Presentation Four primary types of presentations: Selecting the perfect style Formatting…

I. Introduction What is PFM? Fundamental PFM concepts Measuring your investment in projects What’s at stake; why PfM matters Portfolio success rests on project success Benefits of a formal approach to PfM II. PfM Process Overview The PfM process PfM governance structures PfM process groups PfM stakeholders Steps for improving the PfM process III. Portfolio…

Day 1:  The Basics The writing process Defining the message Organizing one’s thoughts Outlining using a creative approach Creating the first draft Rewriting The 24-hour test Creating the final draft Common errors Group exercises Sentence structure The four parts of every sentence Active versus passive styles Subject/verb agreement Eliminating semantic noise Appropriate sentence length Common…

Communication in a Consulting Role Recognizing the primary inhibitor to successful communication and influence Exploring typical barriers to communication Dissecting and overcoming barriers Consulting and Customer Service as a Five-Step Process Exploring the role of internal or external consultant Five points to the consulting star Developing positive ongoing client relationships and long lasting rapport Customer…

Introduction to Course and Leadership Welcome and introductions Course objectives and road map Discussion: Defining leadership Responsibilities of Leadership Requirements of an effective leader Leadership vs. management Discussion and examples of leaders vs. managers Transitory Nature of Leadership Leadership styles:  Classes – relational and functional/styles – directing, selling, participating and delegating Follower classifications:  Committed novice,…

Dissecting Conflict Is conflict truly harmful? Bubbling issues to the surface Factors that influence conflict Levels of conflict: Proactive, adaptive, reactive Negotiation as a Resolve for Conflict Discussion: Relationship building Self-assessment: MBTI or other work style inventory, group work Setting the stage: Why is this critical? Definition of goals and issues Negotiation of recommendations: Inventory,…

Introduction Exercise: The primary obstacle to getting results through others Understanding mutual goals and partnering Exploring barriers to partnering Getting Results with a Consultative Approach Authority, Influence, Power, and Results Consulting as a tool Five Steps to getting others to achieve goals Developing positive ongoing relationships as a tool to get results Rapport building: How…