Quick Start Project Management for Everyday Professionals

Overview:

Are you tasked with managing short-term projects but lack formal training in project management? Designed for managers, administrators, and operations specialists, this focused session delivers a practical, no-nonsense approach to managing projects that last up to three months.

This interactive webinar simplifies key project management concepts into actionable steps, ensuring you can start applying what you learn right away. Here's what you'll gain:

• Define Project Goals with Confidence:Learn how to establish a clear project scope and set measurable objectives, helping you stay on track and avoid common pitfalls like scope creep
• Organize and Schedule Effectively:Master simple tools like work breakdown structures and timelines to keep your projects streamlined, organized, and on schedule
• Communicate for Success:Explore ways to identify key stakeholders, develop communication plans, and document important decisions-all without overloading your busy schedule. You’ll receive a customizable Communication Matrix to use on your projects
• Tackle Risks with Ease:Understand risk management basics, allowing you to anticipate and address potential challenges before they derail your progress
• Close Projects with Confidence:Discover how to wrap up projects effectively by reviewing deliverables, gathering feedback, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. A Summary Checklist and Weekly Workflow template will be provided to support your success

This session avoids complicated methodologies, focusing instead on simple, effective tools tailored for your busy role. Whether you're managing an internal initiative, coordinating administrative tasks, or leading a short-term project, you'll leave equipped with the skills and confidence to succeed.

Why you should Attend: This webinar is designed for professionals like managers, administrators, and operations specialists who may not be formally trained in project management but frequently manage short-term projects. Here's why you should attend:

• Practical Skills for Immediate Use: You’ll learn the essential techniques for planning, executing, and closing projects efficiently within a 3-month timeframe, ensuring your work stays on schedule and within budget
• Time and Resource Efficiency: Understanding project management helps reduce wasted time and resources, allowing you to complete tasks effectively and meet your objectives without unnecessary stress or rework
• Improved Communication: Learn how to identify key stakeholders and create simple communication plans. Keeping everyone aligned and informed reduces misunderstandings and enhances collaboration, critical to project success. Receive a template for a communication matrix when you attend to help you develop your first plan
• Risk Management Confidence: Gain insights into identifying and managing potential risks early. This helps you prepare contingency plans, preventing disruptions that can derail short-term projects
• Professional Growth: Adding project management skills to your toolkit enhances your effectiveness in your current role and makes you more valuable for future career opportunities

This session offers actionable strategies to manage projects confidently, even without a project management background. Students receive a sample Weekly Project Management Workflow as well as a Project Checklist to help them organize their projects.

Don’t miss the opportunity to develop skills that ensure your short-term projects are successful and impactful.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Introduction to Project Management
• What is Project Management?
• Why Project Management Matters
• Defining Project Scope and Objectives
• What is Scope?
• SMART Objectives
• Time Management and Scheduling
• Breaking Down Tasks with a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Basic Scheduling Techniques
• Stakeholder Communication
• Identifying Stakeholders
• Communication Plans
• Managing Risks
• What are Risks?
• Risk Identification and Mitigation
• Closing the Project
• The Importance of Project Closure
• Final Sign-off and Handover
• Q&A and Summary

Who Will Benefit:

• Managers
• Business Owners
• Operations Professionals
• Adminstrators
• Human Resource Professionals
• Leadership Teams
• Supervisor