If you are a project manager, you might have wondered which approach is better for your projects: predictive or adaptive. Predictive project management is based on planning the whole project in advance, defining the scope, schedule, budget and quality requirements, and executing the plan with minimal changes. Adaptive project management is based on embracing change and uncertainty, delivering value in small increments, and adapting to feedback...
Risk is a given in any project, and the better you understand how to identify and prepare for it, the more likely you are to minimize your exposure to it. In this course you will practice a systems approach and explore tools and techniques for identifying, analyzing, planning, and controlling risk. You will use both qualitative and quantitative methods to identify risk and discuss appropriate risk response strategies. You will also learn how to...
Create healthy partnerships with your stakeholders and build a win-win environment for your business. In this course, you will learn how to manage your stakeholders efficiently with savvy communication strategies that increase engagement during project execution. You will learn how to analyze stakeholders, map power structures, keep open lines of communication, and use interpersonal skills to connect. This course highlights the importance of...
Delivering a project within the promised time frame & scope and allocated budget is primordial for organizational success. Whether you are delivering a high-rise building, a new piece of software, a power plant, or a nuclear submarine, all projects require constant monitoring and controlling to meet their objectives on time and within budget. This course applies a variety of techniques to balance the competing demands of scope, schedule,...
This interactive course is designed to provide a solid foundation in key leadership competencies and to afford you the opportunity for a truly transformational leadership experience. You will complete a self-assessment of your project leadership skills, then master the basics of essential leadership competencies such as setting direction, aligning people, motivating and inspiring, leading teams, communicating, building relationships,...
