In this workshop, we will examine and apply the practices of neuro-leadership to understand what our brains do as we perform our day-to-day project tasks, and how to exploit this understanding to improve our ability to prioritize, organize, estimate and communicate more effectively. We will look at how to listen more effectively, manage our inner state for better focus and control, and “read” the state others may be in to enable us to communicate with them more effectively. [ws_table id="15"] Course Objectives • Understand basic brain physiology and its impact on our thinking and actions • Learn methods for effectively setting priorities • Learn methods ...
This 2 day workshop explores 9 aspects of project management and the contributions each makes to project success. It also looks at 9 personality styles and their approach to leading as well as their impact on others. We will explore the styles of communication, organization and conflict management of each, and how to leverage your own style to be effective with all types of individuals. [ws_table id="14"] Course Objectives • Explore the concepts of leadership in the project management context • Identify the specific leadership needs for projects • Examine leadership styles and identify your own styles • Understand the gifts and blind spots of each ...
Need to put all that project management training to use, but not sure where to start? This workshop uses the accelerated learning technique to provide intensive practice in using the tools of project management to build a project plan and manage its execution. This method has virtually no lecture – participants work in teams to complete work assignments based on a case study. The workshop includes a baseline and follow up test and debrief exercises for each section. Following a consultation, the workshop will be customized to fit your needs. The list below includes all optional exercises, but note that ...
“Poor communication” is the most commonly cited complaint of project teams, and is a common cause of frustration, misunderstanding and even project failure. In this workshop we will look at techniques to enable us to be better communicators with all of our stakeholders. We’ll look at methods for effective one-on-one communication, group facilitation, communication in meetings and on conference calls, and communication across cultural borders. [ws_table id="16"] Course Objectives • Identify common causes of communication breakdown • Look at different personality types and their communication styles and preferences • Learn techniques for effective one-on-one communication • Learn techniques for facilitating group discussions and decisions • Look at ...
This intensive five day class introduces the processes of the Project Management Institute’s PMBOK® Guide, exploring the tools and techniques discussed in that document and providing examples for executing on these processes. In addition, it takes a deeper look at aspects of project team leadership, team building and evaluation, and more exercises in quality management, requirements and influencing others. [ws_table id="3"] Course Objectives • Introduce PMI® and the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) • Understand PMI’s project terminology • Practice some of the tools suggested in the PMBOK® Guide • Develop skills in performing project management Course Outline PMBOK is a registered mark ...
A 2 or 3 day class to help PMP® candidates prepare for the certification exam for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential or the Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM®) credential offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI.)® This class reviews the aspects of project management discussed in the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), 4th Edition, 2008, which is an ANSI standard and is the pre-eminent standard of project management processes throughout the world, as well as other material not in that resource that is needed to pass the test. This course is lecture-based and includes ...
