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A Guide to Project Management

Successfully Manage a Project from Planning to Delivery

Chaired by
Steve Browne

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14 May, 2024
 09:25 - 16:15

Virtual Using Zoom

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Overview

Project management skills are not only essential for established project managers but can bring immense value to those in other roles and the wider organisation. Understanding the fundamentals of project management can help you balance priorities, boost efficiency and give your project the greatest chance of success.

Attend our practical Guide to Project Management course to gain valuable insights into key project management frameworks and methodologies. Explore practical techniques to aid in the preparation, implementation and delivery of your project. Learn how to effectively evaluate the successes and benefits of your project.

Leave the day with a comprehensive understanding of all project lifecycle stages and take a project management toolkit back to your organisation.


Project Management Consultant,
AgilePM Accredited Trainer


Steve started as a computer programmer, working for a subsidiary of Nat West bank, before taking on a role in pre-sales consultancy and client training both in the UK and internationally.

He became involved in Project Management in the 1980’s while working for a services company. Two spells as a company director saw Steve develop a strong interest in formal methods. A return to full time project management included a series of increasingly complex projects and led to programme and portfolio management roles. He has worked with both on-shore and off-shore teams to deliver change ...


Steve Browne

Learning Outcomes

  • Gain insight into key project management frameworks and methodologies

  • Effectively manage and monitor successes, outcomes and benefits

  • Explore your role and responsibilities as a project manager

  • Apply practical tools and techniques for the successful delivery of a project



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Agenda

09:00 - 09:30 Registration

09:30 - 10:00 Trainers Welcome and Clarification of Learning Objectives

10:00 - 11:00 The Project Lifecycle

  • Explore project management frameworks

  • Establish the key stages of the project lifecycle

  • Gain an overview of various project management methodologies

11:00 - 11:15 Morning Break

11:15 - 12:00 Effective Project Management Skills

  • Establish your role and responsibilities as a project manager

  • Effectively manage and prioritise your workload by implementing organisational tips

  • Understand how to delegate work effectively to ensure all targets are met

  • Matrix management – manage teams across a wide scope both vertically and horizontally

12:00 - 13:00 Lunch

13:00 - 13:45 Preparing and Planning a Project

13:45 - 14:30 Achieving Successful Delivery

  • Apply practical tools and techniques for the successful delivery of a project

  • Manage and monitor change effectively

  • Recognise the importance of flexibility in project management and project plans

14:30 - 14:45 Afternoon Break

14:45 - 15:30 Evaluating and Reviewing a Project

  • Review performance throughout your project

  • Recognise the value of peer feedback in a project review

  • Effectively measure outcomes and benefits

  • Explore the importance of evaluating lessons learnt

15:30 - 16:00 Workshop: Project Management Toolkit

This session provides an opportunity to bring the days learning together and develop a personalised project management toolkit to take back to your organisation.

  • Make project management work for you and your organisation

16:00 - 16:15 Feedback, Evaluation and Close

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