One-day workshops running in various locations throughout 2006/2007 (dates will be announced below as they are confirmed)
Are you involved in running a project? If you are preparing for an OFSTED inspection or quality review, implementing the FERL Practitioners Programme or selecting and implementing information systems, the answer is 'Yes'. These and many other activities we undertake as part of daily work can be handled more easily and effectively using a project framework.
'Project Management for the Education Sector' is a one-day workshop offered by the Regional Support Centre of the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) and delivered by JISC infoNet, the Centre of Expertise in the Planning and Implementation of Information Systems. JISC infoNet has developed a project methodology specifically tailored to the needs of the education sector which can be adapted for any size of project.
Target Audience
The day is aimed at senior managers and anyone who needs to manage projects in Further Education Colleges or Higher Education Institutions. No prior knowledge is assumed although the event is suitable for staff with previous experience of projects as well as beginners.
Outcomes
The workshop will be an interactive day aiming to give delegates an introduction to, or raised levels of knowledge about, taking a structured approach to Project Management. It will cover the following areas:
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Why Projects Fail |
Common pitfalls/problems |
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Methodology |
Structure, approach and rationale, good practice |
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Project Start-up |
Alignment with organisation strategy, identifying the sponsor & other key roles, defining the project, stakeholders, building the project team, setting up the infrastructure, costing the project, project lifecycle |
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Project Planning |
Establishing the baseline, building in accountabilities, tools and techniques, estimating and scheduling, analytical methods, contingency planning, staff development |
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Managing a Project |
Monitoring and review, reporting, meetings management, managing by exception, re-planning, people management - conflict, negotiation, change |
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Controlling a Project |
Risk management, issue management, change control, project controls database, quality control, user acceptance |
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Change Management |
Climate and culture, communication, involvement and consultation, managing resistance, Project/Programme Manager's role |
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Project Closure |
Post project review |
The content will be flexible to enable the workshop to be matched to the needs of delegates.
| Date | Host | Venue |
| 5 December 2006 | RSC Wales | Venue to be confirmed |
