Organizational Influences & Project Management Lifecycle

Master Project Management: From Stakeholder Engagement to Agile Methodologies & Quality Assurance Techniques

Created by: Peter Alkema
Business | Technology | Self Development

Created by: Irlon Terblanche
CEO at SioTech

What Will I Learn?

• Explain the fundamentals of project management and describe the role of project managers within organizations.
• Summarize the project management lifecycle and identify the stages involved in initiating projects.
• Analyze the impact of project constraints and apply the Triple Constraint Theory to a hypothetical project scenario.
• Distinguish between different types of organizational structures and evaluate their influence on project outcomes.
• Assess the impact of organizational culture on projects through the examination of case studies.
• Identify project stakeholders and perform a stakeholder analysis using mapping techniques.
• Develop stakeholder communication strategies that align with project goals and stakeholder needs.
• Apply stakeholder engagement techniques to a project scenario and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Create a project charter and a comprehensive project management plan that incorporates integration processes.
• Compare and contrast different project management methodologies and justify the selection of one for a given project.
• Collect and document requirements for project scope and align them with organizational goals using scope management processes.
• Develop a project schedule using critical path analysis techniques and discuss resource optimization strategies for effective time management.
• Estimate project costs using appropriate techniques and develop a budget that includes monitoring and control measures.
• Differentiate between quality assurance and quality control practices and implement continuous improvement practices in a project.
• Design staffing management strategies and develop a plan for team development and motivation within a project context.
• Plan and execute project communications, addressing potential challenges and managing stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Identify and assess project risks, and develop and implement risk response strategies for a given scenario.
• Outline the procurement management process, including RFP development, vendor selection, and contract negotiation strategies.
• Monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, and apply change management procedures to a project scenario.
• Execute project closeout procedures, document lessons learned, and conduct a post-project evaluation to demonstrate project success and areas for improvement.

Requirements

• There are no requirements or pre-requisites for this course, but the items listed below are a guide to useful background knowledge which will increase the value and benefits of this course.
• Basic understanding of business concepts and organizational structures.
• Familiarity with team collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams or Slack.
• An introductory level of understanding project management concepts or experience in a project team.

Target audience

• Project Managers looking to sharpen their skills and deepen their knowledge in various aspects of project management.
• Team Leaders and Department Heads aiming to enhance their project delivery strategies and leadership.
• Aspiring Project Management Professionals (PMPs) seeking comprehensive preparation materials for certification.
• Business Analysts interested in understanding the project lifecycle to better integrate their analyses within project stages.
• Operations Managers needing to improve project outcomes to enhance operational efficiency.
• IT Professionals wanting to adopt Agile and other project management methodologies to manage software development projects effectively.