Duration
2 days
Suitable for participants who have some project management knowledge.
Course Overview
This course is intended for executives in technical and non-technical work areas, who need to acquire working knowledge and skill in making assessments, and rescue or recovery of a troubled project.
This course is carefully designed to provide the best mix of experience, theory and practice in an adult learning environment. Formal presentations are used mainly to introduce key concepts and significant elements of project management. Emphasis is on practical applications through “hands on” action learning.
A high level of participation and team involvement is required. Maximum opportunities will be given to participants to inject their own examples and issues into the course and continually relate the material to their own contexts.
Participants will learn all the processes, tools and techniques you need to perform a rapid assessment of a project in trouble, enabling them to manage the transition to stability. Learn to develop a secondary project to rescue an existing project, using solid project and recovery plans as well as learning how to develop future preventative measures. Case studies designed to simulate the environment of a real project in trouble will allow participants to build up the skill set and knowledge when trouble strikes.
Participants are encouraged to bring their projects to the session. In some instances, project management software and techniques will be used to help participants better understand certain project management concepts; reflecting on their current project practices, and knowing how to improve them. Ample case studies, examples and interactive individual/group exercises are provided.
Objectives
- Analyse scenarios to identify symptoms of challenged projects
- Establish a process for assessing and recovering challenged projects
- Demonstrate the assessment and recovery process’ initiating phase
- Explain the assessment and recovery process’ planning phase
- Explain the assessment and recovery process’ assessment phase
- Explain the assessment and recovery process’ recovery phase
- Explain the assessment and recovery process’ managing and transition phase
- Discuss the prevention of challenged projects
- Create an on-the-job action plan
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Have a comprehensive understanding of the various processes of project assessment and recovery management.
- Evaluate risk management planning of projects.
- Managing stakeholders well
Detailed Course Content
Day 1: AM
- Introduction to the Troubled Project Assessment Methodology
- Identifying the early warning signs of troubled projects
- The role of the assessment sponsor
- Overview of the Rapid Assessment Model
- Planning the Assessment
Day 1:PM
- The role of a project charter in developing an assessment plan
- Bridging the gap between the project team and the assessment team
- Evaluating project history through critical documentation
- Conducting the Assessment
- Developing the interview strategy
- Using interviews to determine project reality
- Analysing and validating project data
Day 2: AM
- Developing the Stabilisation Plan
- Stabilisation conceptual overview
- Recovery strategy options
- Develop plan for stabilisation
- Stabilising the Project
- Steps to conduct stabilisation plan
Day 2:PM
- Techniques for prioritising threats, opportunities, and problems
- Rebaselining the project plan
- Implementing project control metrics
- Preventive Measures
- Avoiding classic mistakes
- Establishing a plan for continuous improvement
Training Approach
The training uses practical exercises that take individuals outside their comfort zones. By giving the participants help and guidance during the process, confidence and skills are strengthened. We make the sessions challenging and practical through the use of role-play, experiential learning and group exercises. Participants will quickly discover their strengths and weaknesses in communicating with others. Moreover, this interaction makes classes enjoyable and motivational.
The tempo of the training is light-hearted and fast-paced. Our experience suggests that this makes people actually look forward to attending our training sessions and reinforces the motivational effects. Peer group pressure, structure and relaxed atmosphere are the key elements to the success of our courses.
Methodology
Presentation, case studies, and hands-on activities.
Who Can Benefit
Executives who are directly involved in planning, estimating, scheduling, monitoring (tracking), and measuring, and reporting the progress of projects; and project auditors. Examples, case studies and templates are provided.
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.