Course Objective
- Develop advanced project management and leadership skills.
- Gain a deep understanding of project management principles and practices.
- Acquire leadership competencies to lead teams effectively.
- Learn to plan, execute, and close projects with a strategic approach.
- Make a significant contribution to the success of projects within NGOs and development organizations.
Training Programme
Module 1: Project Management Fundamentals and Leadership Essentials
∙Sub-Topic 1: Understanding Project Management
∙Significance of Project Management
∙Project Management vs. General Management
∙Project, Program, Portfolio, and Operation Differences
∙Sub-Topic 2: Leadership in Project Management
∙Leadership Competencies for Project Success
∙Leadership Styles in Project Management
∙Leading Multidisciplinary Teams
∙The Project Management Life Cycle
∙Types of Development Life Cycles (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
∙The Triple Constraint: Scope, Time, and Cost
Module 2: Project Initiation and Stakeholder Engagement
∙Sub-Topic 1: Strategic Project Initiation
∙The Project Initiation Phase
∙Importance of a Well-Defined Project Charter
∙Setting Clear Project Objectives and Goals
∙Sub-Topic 2: Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement
∙Steps in Stakeholder Analysis
∙Stakeholder Identification and Mapping
∙Effective Stakeholder Engagement Strategies
∙Sub-Topic 3: Roles and Responsibilities
∙Understanding the Project Sponsor’s Role
∙The Role of the Project Manager
∙Defining the Project Customer’s Role
Module 3: Advanced Project Planning and Risk Management
∙Sub-Topic 1: Project Scope Definition
∙Defining Product Scope vs. Project Scope
∙Developing a Comprehensive Project Scope Statement
∙Sub-Topic 2: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
∙Creating an Effective WBS
∙Identifying Work Package Characteristics
∙Sub-Topic 3: Cost Estimation and Budgeting
∙Advanced Cost Estimation Techniques
∙Determining and Managing the Project Budget
∙Sub-Topic 4: Project Schedule Development
∙Creating a Detailed Project Schedule
∙Sub-Topic 5: Project Risk Management
∙Advanced Strategies for Risk Identification and Assessment
∙Risk Mitigation and Response Planning
∙Monitoring and Controlling Project Risks
∙Sub-Topic 6: Project Baseline and Change Control
∙Components of a Project Baseline
∙Implementing Effective Project Change Control Strategies
Module 4: Leadership in Project Execution and Team Development
∙Sub-Topic 1: Execution Phase Essentials
∙Technical and Human Resource Aspects of Project Execution
∙Monitoring and Controlling Project Progress
∙Sub-Topic 2: Team Development and Leadership
∙The Project Manager’s Role in Team Development
∙Navigating the Five Stages of Team Development
∙Sub-Topic 3: Effective Communication
∙Advanced Communication Methods in Project Management
∙The Project Manager’s Role in Facilitating Communication
∙Sub-Topic 4: Conflict Resolution and Decision Making
∙Advanced Conflict Resolution Options and Strategies
∙The Decision-Making Process in Complex Projects
∙Sub-Topic 5: Project Review and Oversight
∙Types of Project Reviews
∙Techniques for Effective Project Oversight
Module 5: Strategic Project Closure and Post-Project Analysis
∙Sub-Topic 1: Project Closing Activities
∙Key Activities Involved in Project Closure
∙Benefits of Efficient Project Closeout
∙Sub-Topic 2: Post-Project Analysis and Continuous Improvement
∙Developing a Continuous Improvement Plan
∙Sub-Topic 3: Leadership Impact on Project Outcomes
∙Evaluating the Role of Leadership in Project Success
∙Leveraging Leadership for Long-Term Organizational Growth
∙Sub-Topic 4: Strategic Thinking in Project Management
∙Applying Strategic Thinking to Achieve Long-Term Goals
∙Leveraging Project Success for Organizational Advancement
∙Sub-Topic 5: Personal Leadership Action Plan
∙Developing a Personal Leadership Action Plan for Ongoing Improvement
Certification
Participants will be issued Digital Certification after successful completion of the training.
