FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
TEAM MEMBER PROGRAM


COURSE DESCRIPTION:    This quick paced two-day training program is designed for Project Team Members who wish to become knowledgeable in applying a Project Management methodology to current or future functional projects.   The course focus is aimed at increasing the awareness level of team members in the areas of Work Breakdown Structure, estimating, prioritizing, role clarification and the assignment of task accountability.

A project planning simulation is used in the last portion of the program to build Team spirit and instill the process of task ordering and ranking.


LEARNING OUTCOMES:    As a result of this learning opportunity participants will:

   Understand the six phases of the Project Life Cycle
   Become aware of organizational Project Management Guidelines and Tools
   Learn the techniques for establishing, ordering, estimating and scheduling project tasks
   Understand the importance of delivery accountability
   Understand the roles of team members from different areas within the organization
   Learn how to be a collaborative and constructive team member



LEARNING ENVIRONMENT:    Classroom
DURATION:    Two business days
COURSE SIZE:    The ideal / maximum number of participants is 24
PARTICIPANTS:    Primarily for Functional Specialists & Contract staff
PRE-REQUISITES:       None
ASSIGNMENTS:    There will be an evening assignment on the first day requiring
     approximately two hours of participant time.
     A project analysis will form the basis of this exercise.


COURSE CONTENT:

DAY ONE

Morning:
   Why Project Management?
   Six Phases of the Project Life Cycle
   Guidelines and Tools for the Project Manager and the Team Members
   Individual Exercise:     Proposed Project Outline

Afternoon:
   Project Team Roles
   Sponsor
   Project Manager
   Project Leader
   Team Member
   Team versus Individual responsibility for deliverables
   Reviewing task definition, rank ordering and task accountability
   Case Study:     "Who is on my team and what are they responsible for on this project?"

Afternoon:
   Complete a modified PPO on your present or future project

DAY TWO - Project Review

Morning:
   Elements of:
   Work Breakdown Structure Guidelines
   WBS Assignment on your project
   Estimating Tools

Afternoon:
   Scheduling Techniques
   Case Study:     "Communications at the ABC Company"
   Project Implementation and Monitoring


COURSE CLOSURE:

   Question and Answer Period
   Course Evaluation
   Closing Remarks

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