Module 1 – The Organisational, Societal and Political Context of a Project
Manage a project through an understanding of strategy and strategic processes.
Participate in and manage the impact of governance, structures and processes on projects.
Influence and manage the alignment of a project to relevant standards and regulations.
Use power and interest techniques to achieve stakeholder satisfaction and deliver agreed project outcomes.
Recognise the influence of internal and external culture on a project and integrate this into a project’s approach, objectives and processes.
Module 2 – The Personal and Social Competences Required to Manage a Project
Reflect on and understand the impact of own emotions, behaviours, preferences and values on the project.
Maintain personal integrity through a consistent approach to decision making, actions and behaviours when managing a project.
Communicate efficiently and effectively in a variety of situations, to different audiences and across cultures
Build and maintain relationships, using personal engagement as the basis for collaboration.
Lead, provide direction and motivate others to enhance individual and team performance.
Effectively lead a team.
Take effective action in conflict situations.
Find alternatives to and resolutions for uncertainty, problems, changes and limitations.
Reach satisfactory agreements with others by using negotiation techniques.
Focus on the agreed project outcomes and drive towards making the project a success.
Module 3 – The Organisational Influences and Demands on the Management of a Project
Successfully integrate all contextual and social aspects to determine the most advantageous approach for a project to ensure buy-in and success.
Establish the relationship between stakeholder expectations and project outcomes.
Manage the scope of a project.
Schedule project activities to achieve the optimum time execution.
How to implement, monitor and review the organisation of a project.
Establish and manage the quality of the deliverables.
Ensure that financial resources are budgeted, monitored, reported and properly used during the project.
Ensure required resources are available and appropriately assigned.
Obtain the best value possible from suppliers and partners to meet project objectives.
Establish and maintain a balanced and integrated view over the management of a project.
Effectively manage risks and opportunities.
Engage with stakeholders to effectively
manage their influence, interests and expectations.