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.
Project Management: From Planning to Execution
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
Project Management: From Planning to Execution
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
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.