Introduction

This 5-day professional course, "Advanced Project Management Strategies," is designed for experienced project managers who aim to deepen their skills and understand advanced techniques in leading successful projects. The course covers strategic alignment, risk management, leadership, and advanced project tools, providing participants with new insights to tackle complex projects effectively.

• Understand the strategic role of project management in organizations.
• Apply advanced risk assessment and mitigation techniques.
• Enhance leadership skills for effective project team management.
• Utilize advanced project management tools and methodologies.
• Develop skills for managing large-scale and complex projects.

Course Outlines

Day 1: Strategic Project Management

• Introduction to Strategic Project Management
• Aligning Projects with Organizational Goals
• Portfolio Management and Project Selection
• Case Studies on Strategic Alignment
• Workshop: Developing a Strategic Project Charter

Day 2: Advanced Risk Management

• Understanding Risk and Uncertainty
• Identifying and Analyzing Project Risks
• Developing Risk Mitigation Strategies
• Tools for Risk Monitoring and Control
• Interactive Session: Risk Management in Action

Day 3: Leadership in Project Management

• Key Leadership Skills for Project Managers
• Building High-Performance Project Teams
• Influence and Negotiation Techniques
• Managing Stakeholder Expectations
• Role-play: Leadership Challenges and Solutions

Day 4: Advanced Tools and Techniques

• Overview of Advanced Project Management Tools
• Practical Application of Tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)
• Automating and Streamlining Processes
• Analyzing Project Data and Metrics
• Hands-on Lab: Tool-based Project Planning

Day 5: Managing Complex and Large-scale Projects

• Characteristics of Complex Projects
• Resource Management and Optimization
• Effective Communication in Large-scale Projects
• Integrating Agile and Traditional Approaches
• Group Project: Planning a Large-scale Initiative