Course Code : 17RCIPM06MCL
Long Duration Rhythmic Course
Introduction and Learning Focus:
Project Management is equally important for managing large as well as small projects. In fact, PM skills and techniques can be utilized partially or wholly, in almost all the processes within the operational framework as well.
Successful implementation needs project / program management skills & competencies like...
The skills associated with defining and managing a project can be learned. Understanding and practicing the concepts taught in this class increases the success on the project.
Suggested Methodology :
The basic methodology used would be regular – rhythmic sessions on project management. (Suggested frequency – 1 day session per week or fortnight) These sessions would involve ...
Participants are expected to complete the prescribed "self/home-work" before coming to next classes. This is treated extremely seriously with no tolerance zone!
Suggested Timeline :
6 months (with two half day sessions per month)! The details of the sessions are mainly based on the 'Modules and Contents' discussed in next part..
Modules and Contents :
One should understand the "parts of competencies" of project management when starting up such an endeavor. These serve the basic contents. They are ....
Project Definition (PD) :
Evaluation / Assessment (EV) :
Suggested Flow :
Failure Modes and Antidotes :
This type of handholding and facilitation, which is a long term process, needs to be handled carefully. The real benefits on such an investment are sought only if the following failure modes are avoided.
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No (or 'so called') sponsor / owner | Must identify the sponsor who has a real drive and can provide a good support throughout the cycle. | |||||||||||
Clashing of other assignments with the sessions/ disturbances during classes |
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Lack of willingness
from few participants (attending for the sake of it) |
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Lack or intermittent availability of required infrastructure |
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Infrastructure Requirement :
For each session : Presentation arrangements (LCD Projector), Flip charts (15 to 20), Flip chart holder
White board and markers : Blue, Red, Green, Black at least 2 each, Lose blank A4 size sheets - around 25
Long Duration |