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Business Relationship Management Fundamentals: On-Demand Business Relationship Management (BRM) Fundamentals introduces BRM as a capability, role, and discipline. Participants can expect an interactive and lively one-day session, with a high-level introduction to successfully navigate the complexity of BRM. What you will Learn During this course, we will show you how to: Define BRM as a capability, role, and discipline Describe what a BRM does and does not do Provide the language needed to change perceptions and perspectives Learn how the BRM discipline interacts with other disciplines (project management, architecture, Business Analysts, Business functions, strategy, etc..) inside an organization Explain the basic introduction to the different frameworks, processes, and models to bring structure and guidance to BRM Introductions and Expectations Business Relationship Management Institute Knowledge path to success Business Relationship Management (BRM) Defined BRM DNA = Develop, Nurture, and Advance BRM as a capability, role, and discipline Why BRM BRM is the answer to converging functions as strategic partners sharing ownership of strategy and results BRM evolves enterprise culture BRM capability builds strategic partnerships and drives business value BRM in Action Evolving enterprise culture Building strategic partnerships Driving business value BRM Results Relationships Business value BRM artifacts Communications Summary Reasons BRM fails Certificate of Experience: BRM Fundamentals What is next?

Project Management Fundamentals for IT Projects: In-House Training A number of factors impact the new project manager's role within IT - for instance, the need to fully integrate IT into the business improvement process and the advent of distributed technology and Business Process Reengineering. As a result, the range of activities required of a new project manager has greatly increased, as well as the range of people with whom he or she interacts. This workshop enables you to minimize the problems inherent in managing a systems development project. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Articulate the benefit of using a project management methodology, processes, and various life cycles for IT projects Articulate on various standards and maturity models that provide benefits to performing organizations that manage IT projects Describe governance, gating, and the processes required for project origination Conduct a stakeholder analysis and describe its benefits throughout the project life cycle Gather good requirements, develop a work breakdown structure (WBS), and establish a baseline project plan Execute against the baseline project plan while managing change and configuration items Monitor and control the project activities using the baseline project plan and earned value management concepts Close the project by conducting scope verification, procurement audits, gathering lessons learned, archiving project records, and releasing resources Getting Started Course goal Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Key definitions and concepts Methodologies, processes, and project life cycles Project success factors and the benefits of standards and models Project Originating and Initiating Originating projects Initiating projects Planning Stakeholder Engagement and Resource Management Planning stakeholder engagement Planning human resources management Developing effective leadership skills Planning Scope and Quality Management Planning project scope Planning project quality Planning Schedule Management Planning project time Identifying schedule activities Sequencing schedule activities Estimating activity resources and time Developing project schedule Optimizing the project schedule Planning Risk and Cost Management Planning for project risks Planning project costs Estimating project costs Developing a project budget Planning Communication and Procurement Management Planning project communications Planning project procurements Project Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing Project executing Project monitoring and controlling Project closing

Project Management Fundamentals for IT Projects: Virtual In-House Training A number of factors impact the new project manager's role within IT - for instance, the need to fully integrate IT into the business improvement process and the advent of distributed technology and Business Process Reengineering. As a result, the range of activities required of a new project manager has greatly increased, as well as the range of people with whom he or she interacts. This workshop enables you to minimize the problems inherent in managing a systems development project. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Articulate the benefit of using a project management methodology, processes, and various life cycles for IT projects Articulate on various standards and maturity models that provide benefits to performing organizations that manage IT projects Describe governance, gating, and the processes required for project origination Conduct a stakeholder analysis and describe its benefits throughout the project life cycle Gather good requirements, develop a work breakdown structure (WBS), and establish a baseline project plan Execute against the baseline project plan while managing change and configuration items Monitor and control the project activities using the baseline project plan and earned value management concepts Close the project by conducting scope verification, procurement audits, gathering lessons learned, archiving project records, and releasing resources Getting Started Course goal Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Key definitions and concepts Methodologies, processes, and project life cycles Project success factors and the benefits of standards and models Project Originating and Initiating Originating projects Initiating projects Planning Stakeholder Engagement and Resource Management Planning stakeholder engagement Planning human resources management Developing effective leadership skills Planning Scope and Quality Management Planning project scope Planning project quality Planning Schedule Management Planning project time Identifying schedule activities Sequencing schedule activities Estimating activity resources and time Developing project schedule Optimizing the project schedule Planning Risk and Cost Management Planning for project risks Planning project costs Estimating project costs Developing a project budget Planning Communication and Procurement Management Planning project communications Planning project procurements Project Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing Project executing Project monitoring and controlling Project closing

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Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for The audience includes System administrators, IT administrators, Maintenance personnel, Procurement personnel, Inventory personnel, Asset managers and work managers. The audience also includes consultants that are looking to gain an understanding of Maximo Asset Management 7.6.x. Overview After completing this course, you should be able to perform the following tasks: Describe the Asset Management Lifecycle in Maximo Query and Retrieve Data Describe options available for various applications Describe and use the different Maximo applications and functions as they relate to business processes Enter core data elements and data structures This course helps clients to make informed business decisions with the design and planning of their implementation. Consultants gain a foundation on which to build their product knowledge and skill set. The foundation also helps in working with clients to obtain optimal value from the product. It provides the fundamental concepts and setup considerations of the various business areas that Maximo supports and, as a bonus section, the new Work Center functionality. This course consists of lectures, demonstrations, and labs that cover applications, processes and interrelationships within Maximo. IBM Maximo Asset Management Overview This unit provides a high-level overview of IBM Maximo Asset Management framework architecture and its key element and components. You learn about strategic asset management with IBM Maximo Asset Management to manage assets through their life cycle. You also discuss implementation considerations and system configuration as they pertain to integrations, reporting, and business processes. Item Planning and Setup This unit focuses on the planning and setup of inventory item and asset configurations. You use the applications to set up inventory items and asset configurations in Maximo. Assets This unit focuses on the creation of assets and how they are used in Maximo Asset Management. You will learn the applications that can create assets, associate assets to people and locations and learn how to move assets between locations. Work Management This unit focuses on learning to use Maximo for work management with the generation and processing of work orders to completion. This unit will include the new Work Centers that came available in Maximo 7.6.0.5. Work Centers are made available for Business Analyst, Supervisors and Workers complete the work order tasks. We will also look at the new Inspection Form tool. Purchasing This unit focuses on learning to use Maximo for procurement, starting with generating purchase requests, then processing them, and completing them. Developer and System Administration Each lesson in this unit focuses on different aspects of entering records into the database. This unit is also an overview of the different applications and setup options that are available with IBM Maximo Asset Management. The focus is on using applications that are primarily used for building (setting up) the database. Additional course details: Nexus Humans U5TR572 - IBM Maximo Asset Management Fundamentals v7.6.x training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the U5TR572 - IBM Maximo Asset Management Fundamentals v7.6.x course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Description This course introduces students to project management fundamentals. Topics covered include project management basics, types of projects, building the team and schedule, creating the budget, execution, and more. COURSE CONTENT: Module 1 - Getting Started - 3m Getting Started Instructor Introduction Course Objectives Agenda Agenda Module 2 - Project Management Basics - 27m Project Management Basics PMI's PMBOK What is a Project? Attributes of a Project Examples of Projects What is Project Management Project Constraints “The Iron Triangle” Scope Cost Time How do we make this happen? How do we make this happen? The Fundamental Project Life Cycle The Project Life Cycle Fundamental Project Management Process Outputs Examples Unforeseen Circumstances Recommendations Words of Wisdom The Tools Fundamental Project Management Tools Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools The People Objectives Stakeholder Customer Sponsor Team Members Management Project Manager's Role Project Manager's Responsibilities Time Management Matrix Time Management Matrix Time IS Money The Benefits of Project Management Summary Agenda Module 3 - Where Do Projects Come From - 56m Where Do Projects Come From Types of Organizations Enterprise Portfolio Management The Agenda BM101 Mission Vision Goals Business Strategy Management By Objectives Balanced Scorecard Approach Balanced Goals Objectives SMART Objectives from Balanced Goals SMART Objectives from Balanced Goals cont. Key Performance Indicators Action Plans BM101 Summary Project Management 101 PM Quotes Phases and Knowledge Areas 10 Knowledge Areas Aligned The Project Triangle PM101 PM101 Programs Portfolio PM101 Summary Enterprise Portfolio Management The Connection The Enterprise V Plans The Enterprise V Objectives The Enterprise V Programs The Enterprise V Portfolio Another View Enterprise Portfolio Management Versus Program & Project Management Summary Why Great ROI? But why is it necessary? Matrix Organization Structure Review Cadence How Projects Are Selected Objectives Needs Identification Business Case Enterprise Portfolio Management Proposing Projects Project Selection “The Funnel Flowchart” Project Prioritization Exercise Thirst Beverage Corporation Project Challenge Agenda Module 4 - Types of Projects - 32m Types of Projects Predictive Versus Agile Predictive Versus Agile Project Management Traditional Versus Agile Project Management Predictive Versus Agile The Predictive Project Life Cycle An Agile Project Life Cycle The Scrum Framework - Modified An Agile Project Life Cycle The Big Picture The Divide Agenda Module 5 - Initiation - 28m Initiation Our Project Our Project Setup 6 Essential Features for a PMIS PMIS Examples Leveraging Microsoft Teams Leveraging Microsoft Teams PMI's Project Life Cycle Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools Project Charter Leveraging Microsoft Teams Creating a Project Charter Creating a Project Charter Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools Stakeholder Register Leveraging Microsoft Teams Stakeholder Register Stakeholder Register Creating a Project Charter “The Iron Triangle” Agenda Module 6 - Building the Team - 24m Building the Team The Fundamental Project Life Cycle Build a High Performing Team Benefits of a High Performing Team Stages of Team Development Team Charter Working Agreement Working Agreement Leveraging Microsoft Teams Being a Good Leader Being a Servant Leader Servant Leader Kickoff Meeting Conducting Effective Meetings Agenda Module 7 - Building the Schedule - 52m Building the Schedule The Fundamental Project Life Cycle Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools What a Schedule looks like….according to Google Benefits of a Project Schedule Aligning To PMI Steps to Build a Schedule 1 Plan Schedule Management Our project 1 Plan Schedule Management Steps to Build a Schedule Project Schedule….according to PMI How to Define Activities What Does It Look Like? Option 2 - WBS* by Work Package Option 3 - WBS By Phase Steps to Build a Schedule Leveraging Microsoft Teams “The Iron Triangle” Microsoft Scheduling Tool Capability Model Microsoft Scheduling Tool Capability Model Project Schedule in Excel Project Schedule in Microsoft Project Project Schedule in Project Online Agenda Module 8 - Creating the Budget - 24m Creating the Budget The Fundamental Project Life Cycle Project Cost Management General Notes Types of Costs What is a budget? Aligning To PMI Steps to Create a Budget 1. Plan Cost Management The Budget Tool Microsoft Scheduling Tool Capability Model Estimated Costs and Budget in Microsoft Project “The Iron Triangle” Agenda Module 9 - Planning Wrap Up - 6m Planning Wrap Up “The Iron Triangle” The Fundamental Project Life Cycle Perform Analysis Obtain Approval Save a Baseline Aligning to PMI Progressive Elaboration Agenda Module 10 - Execution - 41m Execution The Fundamental Project Life Cycle Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools Managing Your Project Update Schedule and Actual Costs Managing Your Project Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools Risks Aligning To PMI Risk Management Risk Management Processes Risk Register Risk Management Risk Probability Impact Assessment Risk Management Risk Register Risk Management Risk Management Risk Management Risk Register Risk Management Managing Your Project Issues Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools Issue Log Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools Status Report Status Report Status Report Project Status Report Agenda Module 11A - Monitor and Control - 11m Monitor and Control What is Monitor and Control? What is Monitor and Control? What should you monitor? What should you monitor? Project Control Project Control Principles Control Scope What should you monitor? Control Schedule What should you monitor? Control Costs What should you monitor? Module 11B - Earned Value Management - 41m Progress Monitoring Earned Value Management Earned Value Analysis Our Project Pipeline Project The Process to Set Up Pipeline Schedule Baseline Cost over Time Performance Measures Baselined Cost - Timephased PV - Planned Value PV - Planned Value PV - Planned Value PV - Planned Value The Process to Maintain Performing Analysis Performance Measures EV - Earned Value EV - Earned Value EV - Earned Value Performance Measures AC - Actual Cost AC - Actual Cost AC - Actual Cost Variances Cost Variance Schedule Variance Total Variance Graphical Representation Graphical Representation Graphical Representation Graphical Representation Microsoft Project - Math Check! Visual Reports in MS Project Report Exported from MS Project to Excel Aligning with Reality Revised Plan Reschedule Uncomplete Work in MS Project Revised Plan Revised Plan The Moral of the Story Performance Indexes Cost Performance Index Schedule Performance Index Completion Metrics Completion Metrics Completion Metrics Completion Metrics Completion Metrics Project Status as of 4/30 The Process to Maintain Project Status as of 4/30 Microsoft Project Math Check! Why Measure? Why Measure? What should you monitor? Module 11C - Other Items to Monitor - 19m What should you monitor? Risk Monitor and Control Risk Monitor and Control What should you monitor? Control Issues What should you monitor? Manage Stakeholder Engagement What should you monitor? Control Documents What should you monitor? Control The Product, Service or Result Control The Product, Service or Result Quality Terms and Definitions 7 Basic Quality Tools Controlling Quality What should you monitor? Module 11D - Controlling Changes - 3m Controlling Changes Controlling Changes Example Change Request Process Agenda Module 12 - Closure - 9m Closure Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools Customer Feedback Customer Feedback Survey Lessons Learned Lessons Learned Fundamental Project Management Processes and Tools Project Summary Report Performance Evaluations Documentation Close-out Celebration Agenda Module 13 - Course Wrap Up - 14m Course Wrap Up Project Procurement Management Project Procurement Management Project Procurement Management Typical Steps Procurement Statement of Work Typical Steps Bid Document Typical Steps Contract Types of Contracts Typical Steps Control Procurements Typical Steps Close Procurements Typical Steps Congratulations! Objectives Review Agenda Total Duration: 6h 32m

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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Program: In-House Training This learning series is designed to enable participants to fulfill the important role of a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and to incorporate the Lean Six Sigma mindset into their leadership skills. Green Belt is not just a role, it is also a competency required for leadership positions at many top companies. This learning series is designed to enable participants to fulfill the important role of a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and to incorporate the Lean Six Sigma mindset into their leadership skills. With a real-world project focus, the series will teach the fundamental methodology, tools, and techniques of the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control Process Improvement Methodology. This course is delivered through sixteen 3-hour online sessions. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Identify strategies for effectively leading high performing process improvement teams Analyze whether projects align with business strategy Apply process improvement methodologies to DMAIC steps, based on real world scenarios Explain ways to appropriately respond to process variation Distinguish among best practice problem solving methodologies Evaluate and effectively communicate data-driven decisions, based on real world scenarios Introduction Lean Six Sigma & quality The vision The methodologies The metric Project Selection Why Projects Random idea generation Targeted idea generation CTQs (Critical to Quality) & projects Project screening criteria Quick improvements Introduction to Define Project Planning Developing the core charter Developing a project charter Facilitation Process Management Business process management Top-down process mapping Voice of the Customer Voice of Customer Stakeholder analysis Communication planning Kicking off the project Define Summary Introduction to Measure Data Collection Fact-based decision making Data sampling Operations definitions Data collection plan Measurement system analysis Graphical Statistics for Continuous Data Meet Six SigmaXL Graphical & statistical tools Data stratification Graphical Statistics for Discrete Data Pareto analysis Dot plots Plotting data over time: Looking for patterns Variation Concepts Variation is reality Special Cause and Common Cause variation Example of standard business reporting Individuals Control Chart Process Capability Genesis of process capability Calculating the metrics of Six Sigma Yield metrics: Measuring process efficiency Cost of Poor Quality The Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) Cost of Quality categories Calculating the Cost of Poor Quality Measure Summary Introduction to Analyze Process Analysis Introduction to process analysis Value-added analysis Cycle time analysis WIP & pull systems Analyzing bottlenecks and constraints Cause & Effect Analysis Fishbone/Ishikawa diagram 5-Whys analysis Graphical & statistical tools Advanced Analysis Why use hypothesis rests? Hypothesis tests Correlation and regression analysis Analyze Summary Introduction to Improve Solutions Creativity techniques Generating alternative solutions Solution selection techniques Introduction to Design of Experiments Introduction to DOE DOE activity Error Proofing Failure mode & effect analysis Poka-Yoke Project Management Fundamentals Successful teams Project roles Conflict management Standardization Standardization The Visual Workplace 5S Piloting & Verifying Results What is a pilot? Evaluating results Improve Summary Introduction to Control Statistical Process Control Review of Special & Common Cause variation Review of Individual Control Chart P-Chart for discrete proportion data Transition Planning Control plan Project closure Control Summary Summary and Next Steps