Basic Tools of Project Management

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Detailed Overview/Outline

A common difficulty for managers is balancing their day-to-day workload while trying to complete high priority "special" projects. These projects typically have a deadline but no additional resources are provided, causing managers to draw support from existing staff and equipment. If managers are unable to balance the impact of these special projects, both the project and other productivity fall short of expectations. The keys to completing projects are clarification of the goals, planning to meet those goals, and managing the project according to the plan. This one-day workshop provides managers with the basic project management tools needed to:

• Analyze a project and develop a workable plan to complete it on time
• Accommodate other work expectations
• Practice using these tools to ensure that they can be applied upon return to your routine work environment

Key Topics

• Clarifying project goals
• Understanding your role
• Confirming and documents project parameters and deliverables
• Creating manageable phases and defining tasks (Work Breakdown Structure)
• Sequencing tasks and realistic project scheduling (PERT/CPM)
• Establishing priorities and critical path
• Allocating shared resources and staff
• Managing the project using a Gantt chart
• Accommodating project changes and upsets
• Overview of cost control
• Project reporting
• Capturing the lessons of each project to become better project managers

Special Features
This workshop focuses on the tools to create a quality project plan, and managing the project according to that plan. It does not use or address any project management software.

Who Will Benefit
Managers responsible for handling small projects in addition to their regular duties and who need basic training in managing projects efficiently

Sponsor Background:

• Over 50 years ago, Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations was formed to provide training to employers to improve workplaces and workplace life.
• Cornell workshops have a reputation for being current in subject theory and application as well as on legal or regulatory issues.
• Classes are highly interactive…between student and instructor and student to student.
• Discussion groups, case studies, role plays, and other exercises provide practice for your learning.
• Your instructors are skilled communicators and experienced professionals committed to providing the finest in real world, practical education.
• The majority of our clients are repeat users…a testimony to the quality and value received.

Substitution and Cancellation Policy

Substitutions of registrants can be made at any time. Cancellations and transfers are subject to a 25% charge unless received in writing one week prior to the program. Registrants who do not cancel in writing prior to the program date and who do not attend are responsible for the entire fee.

Instructor(s):
C. Thomas Willett, Director, Management Development Programs, Cornell University ILR

Instructor Background:
C. Thomas Willett, Director, Management Development Programs. Mr. Willett specializes in organization development and management training, and designs, delivers, and conducts workshops in Cornell’s management development programs.

Past Participants Include:
Past Participants in All Cornell Workshops Include

• AIG
• American Express
• AT&T
• Becton-Dickinson & Co.
• Bell Atlantic
• BMG
• Boeing
• Chase Manhattan Bank
• Citicorp
• Coca-Cola
• Corning Glass
• Estee Lauder
• General Motors
• Girl Scouts of America
• GTE
• IBM
• Johnson & Johnson
• Lucent
• Merck
• Mobil
• MTV
• NEC America
• New York City Criminal Justice Agency
• New York State Dept. of Labor
• Tiffany & Co.
• Time Warner
• UNICEF
• United States Postal Service
• United Technologies
• Xerox

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