Effective Project Coordination & Management

About the Course

Most project failures are not because of a lack of technical skills but because of misunderstanding, inadequate coordination, integration, communication, and control of project activities, contractors, and stakeholders. The great value of project management is that it can be applied across different industries. Developing your project coordinating skills can be valuable to any career or position you may be interested in. Various industries seek solid project management and coordination qualifications because this experience proves several vital capabilities in communication and organisation.

Project Managers must apply the techniques and tools to effectively manage their projects' activities and resources to achieve their companies' strategic goals. The consequences of inadequate project delivery because of poor management and coordination lead to financial losses, loss of reputation

This 5-day interactive Effective Project Coordination & Management training course presents the fundamental knowledge of project management to integrate key people, team, business, organisational, and technical skills, drawing upon multiple disciplines for knowledge, practices, and insights. It will significantly enhance the skills and knowledge of delegates and improve their ability to plan, manage, and control projects. Similarly, it will benefit the delegates to appreciate and learn about the skills required for project coordinators and managers.

Core Objectives

The delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Understand how to manage projects and people effectively
• Learn how to communicate with the team, client and stakeholders effectively
• Develop the skills required for effective project coordination
• Avoid the common project management pitfalls and problems
• Appreciate the skills required for project coordinators and managers

Training Approach

This training course will combine presentations with instructor-guided interactive discussions between delegates about their interests. Practical exercises, video material and case studies aiming at stimulating these discussions and providing maximum benefit to the participants will support the formal presentation sessions. Above all, extensive use of case examples and case studies of issues has been personally involved.

The Attendees

This training course will benefit all professionals directly or indirectly by managing and coordinating projects or tasks.

Likewise, it will be valuable to the professionals but not limited to the following:

• Project Managers
• Project Planning Engineers
• Project Control Engineers
• Staff moving to coordination roles
• Professionals currently Managing Teams and Projects
• Any Staff who wants to understand the Project Management Life Cycle

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: OVERVIEW OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Overview and Objective of Project Management
• The Role of Project Manager
• Planning the Project
• Developing a Mission, Vision, and Goals of a Project
• Developing Project Risk Plan

DAY TWO: PLANNING AND CONTROLLING THE PROJECTS

• Planning the Project Using Work Breakdown Structure
• Project Schedule
• Project Control and Evaluation
• The Change Control Process
• Measuring Project Performance
• Project Management Process

DAY THREE: MANAGING AND LEADING THE PROJECT TEAM

• Managing the Project Team
• The Project Manager as a Leader
• Set Up Project Management in your Organisation
• Project Time Management                                    
• Project Quality Management                               
• Project Human Resources Management

DAY FOUR: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

• Communicating with the Team                          
• Communication Cornerstones and Strategies
• Formal Communications
• Informal Confirmations
• Managing Stakeholders’ Expectations

DAY FIVE: PROJECT COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS

• Negotiation Skills
• Conflict Management Skills
• Project Management Skills          
• Organisation Skills
• Change Management Skills