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The aim of project monitoring and control is to compare actual progress and performance against the project plan. An IT project manager must analyze any variances from the plan and identify what actions may need to be taken. If project managers don't monitor their projects on a regular basis, they won't know which tasks are behind schedule or over budget, or what the issues or risks are. IT projects can be complex, with many variables, and it's important that project managers know, at all times, how the project is progressing and what is causing any slippages. This course...
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Because it's a significant point in an IT project, the closing phase has its own set of processes and activities. When a project manager carries out those activities and processes, he or she can demonstrate that the project goal has been met and provide the team with a sense of accomplishment. In addition, carrying out the final tasks of a project, particularly the task of archiving documentation, ensures that lessons learned are gathered and stored for the future. An orderly conclusion also helps guarantee that end users' needs and expectations have been met and that...
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Having a good team and quality leadership is key for the success of any project, but in Agile development it is crucial. This course takes a close look at agile teams and team leadership, including the unique skills and roles of the agile project leader and the characteristics of the team as a whole. You will see how traditional project managers can adopt a new mindset that allows them to thrive in the agile environment, and to take on a coaching, leading, and facilitating role. Leaders must empower their teams to organize themselves, collaborate, and solve problems. This...
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The factors of a successful project almost always end up depending on how much money and time is needed to create a product worthy of the customer. This course will help you manage the constraints of time, money, and schedules, and how they relate to the overall quality of your project and product.
Target Audience
This course is targeted toward a diverse range of managers and staff members who wish to acquire the necessary skills to successfully manage small- to medium-sized projects.
Expected Duration (hours)
2.5
Lesson ObjectivesManaging a Project
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Stakeholders are critical to your project's success. However, if you don't engage stakeholders when it's most appropriate, and continue effective communication throughout the project life cycle, the value and expertise you require from them could be lost. Managing and controlling stakeholder engagement is more than just responding to queries or issues; it's about anticipating project requirements and making sure the stakeholder engagement plan continues to stay on track so that you have what you need, when you need it. This course covers managing and controlling...
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This Business Impact discusses some of the options a manager has when resolving conflict in the workplace.
Target Audience
Individuals who have interest in knowing more about Project Management, including those in positions that require them to carry out a project management role to individuals that are full-time project managers wishing to hone their skills further.
Expected Duration (hours)
0.1
Lesson ObjectivesManaging Conflict in Project Teams
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Managing the procurement process can sometimes seem like a project all in itself, as it generally involves a number of detailed and time-consuming steps â from obtaining seller responses, selecting a seller and awarding the contract, to managing the procurement relationship. This is the second course in the Project Procurement Management Knowledge Area and covers three processes: Conduct Procurements, Control Procurements, and Close Procurements. Specifically, learners will be introduced to proposal evaluation techniques, procurement negotiations, and handling claims...
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Henry Ford once said that coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. Mr. Ford knew the importance of teamwork. Ask anyone who has worked in a project environment, and they will tell you that team dynamics can make or break a project. A positive, constructive atmosphere can keep team members motivated and productive, while a negative atmosphere can have the opposite effect. Developing effective project teams is one of the primary responsibilities of a project manager. Once the team is working effectively and the project is...
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Managing Projects without Direct Authority is a Business Impact product focusing on how Project Managers of cross-functional teams can maximize team involvement, even if they directly report to another manager.
Target Audience
Individuals who have interest in knowing more about Project Management, including those in positions that require them to carry out a project management role to individuals that are full-time project managers wishing to hone their skills further.
Expected Duration (hours)
0.1
Lesson ObjectivesManaging Projects with No Direct Authority
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Project-based operations have become the norm in today's business world. In essence, almost every work effort is a project, from constructing a new building to designing and delivering a new information management system. As projects become the primary method for getting things done and effecting organizational change, it is crucial to choose a good and proven method for managing projects. However, projects cannot be properly managed in a silo. Every aspect of project management is affected by the organization, the social environment, the project's stakeholders, both...