Content
Basic Structure:
Introduction
- Definition of what a project is and how it is integrated into organizational management
- Routine versus OPEX versus CAPEX
Initiation
- Project start and organization
- The role of a project leader
- Project contract: project charter
- Business case: why the project is important
- Project scope using inside out matrix
- Project analytical structure: WBS, work breakdown structure
Project Planning and Execution
- Definition of project team using ARMI matrix
- Project schedule
- Critical path
- Responsibilities matrix
- Communication plan
- Risk management
Monitoring and Control
- Transition of the project to process owners with standardization and control
Closing
- Acceptance and closing
- Lessons learned
Leadership Abilities for Project Management
- PIE model: performance, image and exposure
- MPPI tools: goals, roles and interpersonal responsibilities for team management
- Change management
- Stakeholder analysis
- Conflict management
- Case study: trip to the Arctic as a group exercise for tool application
- Attachment: use of canvas for project follow-up notes with implementation in a real case as pre-work
Workload:
16 hours
Pre-Work:
Prepare topics to be worked in class, optional