Target Population:
Executives and senior managers whose leadership is
critical to the success of projects
Group Size: Up
to 20 participants
Length
of Program:
Up to one day, depending on level of detail and amount
of discussion desired
Course
Format: Highly
experiential…Discussion
regarding key intervention points for senior management
in the Project Management Life Cycle…Small group
assignments and presentations…Exercises to determine
“where we are now” and “where we want to be” in the
future
The Need
Senior management plays a key
part in the successful completion of projects within an
organization. It is important that these individuals
have a clear understanding of their personal role and
responsibilities in the creation of a successful Project
Management culture.
Objectives
• To understand the
life cycle of a project and how to use “tollgates” as an
effective
management tool
• To be aware of the components of a
well-written project plan
• To understand how senior management’s role
contributes to project success
Program Content
• Portfolio
Management/Project Selection
• Project Initiation
• The Executive as “Gatekeeper”
• Differentiating the critical 20% of the
projects
• Providing a structure
• Measurement: The
importance of baselines
• Evaluation: Lessons learned
BACK
TO
Project Management
