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Management of Portfolios (MoP) Foundations: On-Demand

By IIL Europe Ltd

Management of Portfolios (MoP®) Foundations: On-Demand The purpose of the Foundation certification is to confirm that you have sufficient knowledge and understanding to work as an informed member of a Portfolio Office or in a range of portfolio management roles. In this MoP Foundation course, participants will acquire the sufficient knowledge and understanding of the principles, cycles, practices, techniques, roles, responsibilities, documents, and organizational context within which portfolio management operates. MoP helps organizations ensure if the investments are done in the right change initiatives and implementing them correctly. This is achieved by: Prioritizing the programs and projects in terms of their contribution to the organization's strategic objectives and overall level of risk Managing the programs and projects consistently to ensure efficient and effective delivery Maximizing the benefit by providing the greatest return from the investment made What You Will Learn Individuals certified at the MoP Foundation level will be able to: Define the scope and objectives of portfolio management and how it differs from program and project management List the benefits of applying portfolio management Explain the context it operates in List the principles upon which successful portfolio management is based on List the different approaches to implement MoP List the factors required to maintain the progress and assess the success of portfolio management State the purpose and key content of the major portfolio documents Define the scope of key portfolio management roles Introduction: MoP Scenario Background of the MethodologyThe MoP Principles Senior Management Commitment Governance Alignment Strategy Alignment Portfolio Office Energized Change Culture The MoP Definition CycleRoles and ResponsibilitiesThe MoP Delivery Cycle Management control Benefits management Financial management Risk management Stakeholder engagement Organizational governance Resource management The MoP Framework

Management of Portfolios (MoP) Foundations: On-Demand
Delivered Online On Demand15 hours
£850

Managing and Leading Projects Across Organizational Boundaries: On-Demand

By IIL Europe Ltd

Managing and Leading Projects Across Organizational Boundaries - Achieving Project Success in Complex Environments Through Collaborative Skills: On-Demand Significant projects today are performed by teams of people from multiple organization units and, often, multiple companies. When project managers, team leaders or technical professionals seek collaborative relationships across organizational boundaries, they often encounter a daunting array of challenges. These challenges must be dealt with effectively across business, political, team, interpersonal and personal levels to successfully meet project objectives. The goal of this course is to provide participants with a framework for improving project performance by successfully navigating through the turbulence of organizational cultures. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Assess an organizational culture's challenges and adapt your interpersonal skills and political acumen to meet them Apply basic tools and techniques for building relationships and gaining influence across organizational boundaries Plan a tailored, systematic approach for gaining support, resources and collaboration from individuals in organizations where you have no formal influence Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Overview of key course concepts Managing and leading: the balance and evolution Managing and leading projects versus ongoing work Organizations defined and a project manager's outlook across the structures The Path to Competency in Managing and Leading Projects Across Organizational Boundaries (MLPAOB) Organizational Cultures and Behaviors Overview of organizational culture and behaviors Organizations and change Organizational grassroots changes Political Acumen Overview of role and impact of political acumen Role of politics in organizations Political behaviors How to improve your political acumen skills Building Relationships Strategies for building relationships Balance emotion with reason "Try to understand" Inquire, consult and listen Reliability and building trust Gaining Influence Overview of gaining influence Step 1: Determine influence needs Step 2: Assess influence assets Step 3: Plan approach Step 4: Implement plan Step 5: Manage progress Planning and Implementing Your Approach Overview of Implementation Approach and Continuous Improvement (IA&CI) Enhancing Primary MLPAOB skills through: Identifying and sampling auxiliary MLPAO skills Practicing MLPAOB skills Self-reflection: developing a personal action plan (optional - time permitting) Summary What did we learn, and how can we implement this in our work environments?

Managing and Leading Projects Across Organizational Boundaries: On-Demand
Delivered Online On Demand25 minutes
£850

AgileSHIFT: On-Demand

By IIL Europe Ltd

AgileSHIFT® AgileSHIFT® is the change your organization needs: the business landscape is changing and transformation is necessary. But it is also hard. This program is aimed to drive transformational change throughout an organization. This new enterprise agility guidance empowers individuals to use a lightweight tailorable framework to understand, engage with, and champion change by embracing agile and lean ways of working. Taking a holistic view of an organization, AgileSHIFT® will create and support the champions of change your business needs in order to thrive in an increasingly competitive and disruptive workplace. What You Will Learn At the end of this program you will be able to: Identify why organizations need to create a culture of enterprise agility in response to a changing context Recognize how to think and work differently to enable change Explore agile and lean thinking concepts and how they relate to running and changing your organization Utilize key concepts of the AgileSHIFT® framework Describe the AgileSHIFT® delivery approach Getting Started A changing context Enterprise agility The Purpose of AgileSHIFT® The AgileSHIFT® Framework AgileSHIFT® principles AgileSHIFT® practices AgileSHIFT® roles AgileSHIFT® workflow Benefits of AXELOS.com Summary and Next Steps

AgileSHIFT: On-Demand
Delivered Online On Demand12 hours
£850

Project Management Fundamentals - Français: On-Demand

By IIL Europe Ltd

Project Management Fundamentals - Français Many projects are managed by very efficient and very competent people who have no training in project management.They manage projects as they would manage a process improvement, the deployment of a marketing campaign, the development of a new product, the planning or implementation of an event, or many other 'tasks' referred to as projects.The 'Project Management Fundamentals' course (in English 'Project Management Fundamentals', or 'PMF') is designed to support those people who need a solid foundation of project management knowledge, without being unnecessarily overloaded by learning in addition to the usual work. The course provides a set of practices, concepts and principles that can be brought to the workplace, as well as knowledge to adapt to specific project environments.Nowadays, this relates for example to Agile or iterative methods.Thus, we recently added the key concepts of Agile to allow a basic understanding of how these two methods can possibly coexist. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Use standard project management terminology. Describe the benefits and importance of strong project management. Identify the character of a successful project by a successful project manager. Recognize how agile/adaptive practices are incorporated into project management. Explore project management processes, starting, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. Use project management processes and tools based on case studies and real-world situations. Create a first project plan. Getting Started Basic Concepts people and projects Getting started and defining requirements Use the Project Work Flowchart Manage project risks Estimations Deadlines Execute, communicate and develop the team To master Close the project Summary and Next Steps

Project Management Fundamentals - Français: On-Demand
Delivered Online On Demand12 hours
£850

Politics and Project Management - Turn Project Politics into a Positive Force for Project Objectives: On-Demand

By IIL Europe Ltd

Politics and Project Management - Turn Project Politics into a Positive Force for Project Objectives: On-Demand The goal of this course is to provide project managers with a strong working ability to recognize and successfully navigate organizational politics for the good of projects. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Explain how positive politics are a valuable method for getting things done in projects Apply positive political principles and techniques in an ethical manner Use politically sound strategies, tools, and techniques for positive achievement of project objectives Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Introduction to Project Politics Framing project politics Characterizing project politics Distinguishing self-interest from project politics Political Skills in Projects Embracing positive politics Identifying political competencies in projects Exploring personal political competencies Politics and Power in Projects Positioning power in projects Exploring sources of power Comparing power and influence Developing strategies for power and influence Project Politics and Conflict Facing conflict - a fact of life Turning conflict into a positive force Channeling conflict into good decisions Resolving conflict in and around project politics Tackling deeper conflicts Managing conflict that escalates Summary What did we learn and how can we implement this in our work environments? Creating your own personal action plan

Politics and Project Management - Turn Project Politics into a Positive Force for Project Objectives: On-Demand
Delivered Online On Demand15 minutes
£850

Work Breakdown Structures - Français: On-Demand

By IIL Europe Ltd

Work Breakdown Structures - Français: On-Demand It's amazing how often project managers start the project planning process by making a list of all the tasks they think will be needed to complete a project, then proclaiming that they've created the breakdown structure. (WBS) for the project.The result is a list of hundreds or even thousands of tasks, many of which have a duration of a few days or a few hours. Essentially what they did was create a 'to do' list, which they then use as a 'checklist' to measure progress.This approach leads to, and even encourages, the micromanagement of resources working on the project without considering the more critical aspects of project management such as: requirements management, risk management, procurement management, estimating , planning, execution and control.Moreover, it is impossible to see the big picture, at detailed levels, in line with the needs of sponsors, customers, project and functional managers, team leaders and project implementers. Join us for this exciting program and learn how to use the WBS to make more informed business decisions. What You Will Learn You will learn how: Describe the need for a WBS project Describe the role of WBS in the project Gain hands-on experience in developing, decomposing, and using WBS Determine the appropriate level of detail in the WBS. Explain how the WBS integrates with project requirements, risks, procurement, estimating, planning, and overall project execution. Provide the basic tools to improve the effective reuse of key information in your future projects Getting started Concepts de base WBS & Perimeter WBS & Risks WBS & Estimations WBS & Echéancier WBS & Execution and Mastery Summary and Next Steps

Work Breakdown Structures - Français: On-Demand
Delivered Online On Demand12 hours
£850

Vendor Relationship Management: On-Demand

By IIL Europe Ltd

Vendor Relationship Management: On-Demand A successful project is dependent upon the contribution of vendors. After the selection and procurement of a vendor has occurred, the project manager assumes the responsibility for managing the vendor relationship. Managing vendor performance and the vendor relationship can make or break a project. Through case scenarios and an interactive workshop approach, this program deals with the challenging task of delivering a successful project involving significant vendor contributions. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Determine stakeholder interests, impact on the project, and requirements Explain the process of planning for and preparing a contract Describe best practices for managing the quality of products and services Identify key techniques for managing vendor relationships Take proactive steps to ensure good working relationships with third parties Emphasize quality in the work performed by external resources Engage in requirements gathering and management Understand Agreements, Statements of Work, Letters of Intent and Contracts Develop an effective contract change control process Discuss the steps for closing a contract Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Stakeholder Relationships Identifying stakeholders Planning stakeholder management Managing stakeholder engagement Controlling stakeholder engagement Event: Worksheet: What Are Your Issues with Stakeholders? Understanding the Procurement Process Planning procurement management Conducting procurements Controlling procurements Closing procurements Event - Discuss the project's outsourced scope and qualities of an ideal vendor and customize a set of criteria for this project including descriptions and weightings Requirements Gathering and Management Requirements gathering Requirements management Managing relationships Contract change control Change management Event - Small Group Activity: Identifying Gaps in the Requirements Process Agreements, Statements of Work, Letters of Intent and Contracts Contract controls Agreements Contracts Negotiations Closing the contract Contract termination Procurement Audits and Lessons Learned Event - Class Activity: Win-Win Negotiating Summary and Next Steps What did we learn, and how can we implement this in our work environments?

Vendor Relationship Management: On-Demand
Delivered Online On Demand30 minutes
£850

Management of Portfolios (MoP) Foundation: On-Demand

By IIL Europe Ltd

Management of Portfolios (MoP®) Foundation: On-Demand In this MoP® Foundation course, participants will acquire the sufficient knowledge and understanding of the principles, cycles, practices, techniques, roles, responsibilities, documents, and organizational context within which portfolio management operates. MoP helps organizations ensure if the investments are done in the right change initiatives and implementing them correctly. This is achieved by: Prioritizing the programs and projects in terms of their contribution to the organization's strategic objectives and overall level of risk Managing the programs and projects consistently to ensure efficient and effective delivery Maximizing the benefit by providing the greatest return from the investment made What You Will Learn Individuals certified at the MoP Foundation level will be able to: Define the scope and objectives of portfolio management and how it differs from program and project management List the benefits of applying portfolio management Explain the context it operates in List the principles upon which successful portfolio management is based on List the different approaches to implement MoP List the factors required to maintain the progress and assess the success of portfolio management State the purpose and key content of the major portfolio documents Define the scope of key portfolio management roles Introduction: MoP Scenario Background of the Methodology The MoP Principles Senior Management Commitment Governance Alignment Strategy Alignment Portfolio Office Energized Change Culture The MoP Definition Cycle Roles and Responsibilities The MoP Delivery Cycle Management control Benefits management Financial management Risk management Stakeholder engagement Organizational governance Resource management The MoP Framework Recap

Management of Portfolios (MoP) Foundation: On-Demand
Delivered Online On Demand12 hours
£850

Building High Performance Project Teams: On-Demand

By IIL Europe Ltd

Building High Performance Project Teams: On-Demand This course pulls together the most current and popular theories and writings on this complex topic and presents this amalgamated view in a highly interactive workshop and activity-based approach. Students will understand and have the skills required to build and participate in high-performance project teams and will possess the insight to proactively affect change within their respective organizations by guiding the existing culture to one that promotes high performance. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Define a team and describe the optimum team size for effective performance Describe characteristics and guiding behaviors of high-performance teams Describe the major elements of each development stage in two distinct models Recognize cultural barriers in achieving high performance List the attributes of a high-performing corporate culture Assess your own corporate culture Discuss corporate leadership as a factor in building high-performance project teams Describe the three A's of selecting team members State three leadership responsibilities Describe leadership responsibilities, styles, and roles List and describe the eight components of the team charter model for building high-performance teams Foundation Concepts The Nature of Teams Characteristics of High-Performance Teams Understanding Team Development Stages of Team Development - Model 1 Stages of Team Development - Model 2 Designing a High-Performance Culture Corporate Cultures Corporate Leadership Establishing the Attributes of High Performance Choosing the Right People Team Effectiveness Team Leadership The Team Charter Model

Building High Performance Project Teams: On-Demand
Delivered Online On Demand30 minutes
£850

Conflict Resolution Skills (On-Demand)

By IIL Europe Ltd

Conflict Resolution Skills (On-Demand) Many organizations have assumed that workplace conflict is always destructive. So, they have often believed that conflict is best dealt with by managers or even via policies and procedures. After all, conflict creates workplace stress and leads to many performance problems, generating very real organizational costs! However, savvy organizations have embraced the fact that when conflict is understood and harnessed, it can be leveraged to add value to teams and even enhance performance. With the right knowledge, skills, training, and practice, conflict can be productive and make organizations better! In this highly interactive course, learners will discover the connection between individual conflict response and team-empowering conflict resolution skills. Participants will explore conflict's visceral dynamics and the nuanced behaviors we individually engage in to communicate and respond to conflict. Learners will apply techniques for transforming unproductive conflict responses into productive ones. Additionally, learners will use a systematic method that prepares them to objectively dissect real-world conflict, while practicing many strategies for resolving it. They will also develop proactive conflict approach plans, which they can transfer back to their own workplaces. At the end of this program, you will be able to: Recognize the organizational costs of conflict Explain our physical and mental responses to conflict Communicate proactively and effectively with different types of people during conflict Replace unproductive conflict responses with productive ones Use the Conflict Resolution Diagram (CRD) process and conflict resolution approaches Relate team stages of development to shifts in conflict Develop a proactive conflict approach for your organization Create a conflict resolution plan for a real-world scenario Getting Started Introductions and social agreements Course goal and objectives Opening activities Conflict Facilitation Readiness Conflict responses and perceptions Conflict basics Conflict and organizations Dynamics of conflict Conflict Styles and Communication A look at the color energies model Conflict through the color energies and DiSC® lens Communication with opposite color energies Individual Response to Conflict The anatomy of conflict Recognizing unproductive conflict responses 4 steps to productive conflict Choosing productive conflict responses Team Performance and Conflict High-performing team relationships Conflict and project team performance Conflict Resolution Diagram (CRD) and process Conflict Facilitation - Preparation Recognizing context and stakeholder needs Using team conflict resolution approaches Preparing for Crucial Conversations® Conflict Facilitation - Clarity Exposing assumptions and biases Defining the conflict and using the CRD Conflict Facilitation - Action Proactive conflict management Conflict facilitation practice Summary and Next Steps Review Personal action plans

Conflict Resolution Skills (On-Demand)
Delivered Online On Demand30 minutes
£850