Duration
Project Management: From Planning to Execution
2 days
Course Overview
This comprehensive two-day program equips participants with essential project management skills and methodologies. Through practical exercises and real-world case studies from the logistics and supply chain industry, participants will learn to effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects. The program emphasizes hands-on learning with logistics-based scenarios, enabling participants to immediately apply project management principles to their work environment.
Target Audience
Supply Chain Managers , Logistics Coordinators, Warehouse Managers, Transportation Managers, Operations Supervisors, Project Team Members, New Project Managers, Department Heads involved in projects
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Apply the five phases of project management (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing) to real-world scenarios
- Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements
- Implement effective risk management and problem-solving strategies throughout the project lifecycle
- Demonstrate project monitoring and control techniques using appropriate tools and metrics
- Apply effective stakeholder management and communication strategies in project delivery
Learning Methodologies
Instructor-led training
- Our program focuses on practical, hands-on learning, allowing participants to gain real-world experience.
- The interactive design encourages learning by doing, through real scenarios and strategy exploration in a supportive environment.
- By the end, participants will not only gain new knowledge but also develop the confidence to apply it effectively in their daily roles.
Module 1: Introduction to Project Management
- Project Management concepts and terminology
- Project lifecycle in logistics context
- Role of a Project Manager
- Activity: Analyzing logistics project case studies
Module 2: Traditional vs Agile Project Management
- Comparing Waterfall and Agile methodologies
- When to use each approach in logistics projects
- Introduction to Scrum framework
- Activity: Selecting the right methodology for different logistics scenarios
Module 3: Project Initiation and Planning
- Developing Project Charter
- Stakeholder analysis and management
- Scope definition and WBS creation
- Activity: Creating a project charter for a warehouse optimization project
Module 4: Project Planning Tools and Techniques
- Schedule development
- Resource planning and allocation
Module 5: Project Execution and Control
- Implementation strategies
- Risk management and mitigation
- Performance monitoring and KPIs
- Activity: Risk assessment simulation for supply chain projects
Module 6: Project Communication and Leadership
- Communication planning
- Team management
- Conflict resolution
- Activity: Stakeholder communication role-play
Module 7: Project Closing and Lessons Learned
- Project closure process
- Documentation and handover
- Lessons learned session
- Activity: Project closure checklist creation
Eric Wong
Training Philosophy
My training philosophy combines technical expertise with emotional intelligence, helping participants not just learn, but truly internalize and apply new concepts. I specialize in innovation and future-readiness training, with a particular focus on building 'antifragile' capabilities in organizations.
What sets me apart is my ability to:
- Draw from real-world experience across IT, development, project management, and digital transformation
- Translate complex technical concepts into accessible learning materials
- Create safe spaces for experimentation and learning through effective conflict resolution
- Adapt training approaches to diverse learning styles and organizational needs
Highlights
- Appointment as Advocate for Better Value Sooner Safer Happier (BVSSH) 2025
- Speaker: People & Culture Conference 2024
- Podcast Guest: Topic Business Agility
- Speaker: Agile Day Malaysia 2023
- Enterprise-Wide Digital Transformation 2022
- Inhouse Training for Video Editing, High Performing Teams, Tech Selling
- Design Thinking & Hackathon Winner 2019/20
- Retail Transformation Project 2014 & 2019
Hassle free HRDC claimable
Thank You
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.