Advanced Project Management Skills

Credit: 1 hour

Leadership is the lifting of a person’s vision to higher sights, the raising of performance to a higher standard, the building of personality beyond its normal limitations.

Nothing better prepares the ground for such leadership than a spirit of Project Management that confirms in the day-to-day practices of the organization strict principles of conduct and responsibility, high standards of performance and respect for the individual and his work.

Learning Objectives:

·         Explore the various definitions and characteristics of a project

·         Analyze the difference between leadership and management relating to projects

·         Explore why organizations in different sectors need to engage in projects and consider different types of project

·         Evaluate the importance and relationship of project and people management in achieving project goals

·         Demonstrate an understanding of external business environmental factors and how they may affect a project

·         Critically evaluate the concept of power and influence

·         Identify the key stakeholder for a purchasing and logistics project and how their power and influence change throughout the life of the project

Course Number:  ODP1002

Field of Study: Project Management

Level: Basic

Presenter:
Ronald Finger

Prerequisites:
None

Advanced Preparation:
None