Earned Value Management: On-Demand Earned Value Management (EVM) incorporates a set of proven practices appropriate for project or program management methodologies. These include integration of program scope, schedule, and cost objectives, establishment of a baseline plan for accomplishment of program objectives and use of earned value techniques for performance measurement during the execution of a program. EVM provides a solid platform for risk identification, corrective actions, and management re-planning as may be required over the life of a project or program. The course emphasis is on the latest EVM principles and concepts in accordance with changes and guidelines for Earned Value Management in PMI's A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and The Practice Standard for Earned Value Management. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Develop a project baseline, using an effective WBS Record actual project performance Calculate EVM measures Evaluate project performance based on EVM measures Respond to project variances Integrate EVM and risk management Determine how EVM will add value to your organization Develop an EVM implementation plan for your organization Getting Started Foundation Concepts Creating a Work Breakdown Structure Building a Project Baseline Recording Actuals EVM Performance Measures EVM and Risk Management Responding to Variances Reporting Project Performance Implementing an EVMS Summary and Next Steps
Project Management Fundamentals - Chinese: On-Demand The course provides practical skills, concepts and principles that can be brought back to the workplace, as well as the insights needed to adapt them to specific project contexts. Many projects are managed by competent and efficient project managers who have not received professional project management training. The work of these project managers includes optimizing processes, planning marketing, developing new products, event planning and implementation, and other project work. Project Management Fundamentals (PMF) is a project management course specially designed for such people, aiming to help such managers build a solid project management knowledge base without affecting their own work too much. The course covers practical skills, theoretical foundations, working principles required in real work situations, and how to flexibly apply the acquired knowledge to special project situations. The goal of this lesson is to improve the quality of work by learning how to plan, manage and control projects effectively. Based on this, the course will focus on a process-oriented, analytically-oriented and systems-oriented approach. These frameworks will help students improve their problem-solving and decision-making skills in real-world projects, with particular emphasis on the collaborative, effective communication, and interpersonal skills needed to manage projects. These contents will run through the entire PMF course, and will be explained in the following two units: People and Projects Execution , Communication , and Building Project Teams What You Will Learn At the end of the course you will be able to: Describe the value of strong project management Identify the characteristics of successful projects and project managers Recognize how current agile/adaptive practices fit into project management Explore the project management process, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing Use project management processes and tools based on case studies and real-world contexts Create a preliminary project plan Use standard project management terminology Basic Concepts Project Management and Related Definitions The Value and Emphasis of Project Management Competitive Constraints and Project Success project life cycle People and Projects Overview of people and projects project manager project team people and projects in the organization Initiating and Defining Requirements Startup project Create a project charter Conduct stakeholder assessments define requirements Using a Work Breakdown Structure Define the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Create a working WBS use WBS Managing Project Risk Rationale for risk management Risk Planning Overview identify risks analyze risk Planning Risk Responses Implement response and monitor risks Adaptive Environmental Considerations Estimate Preparation Define estimates Estimation method Estimation practice estimated cost Verify estimates Scheduling Define the scheduling process and related terminology Sorting and defining dependencies Determine the critical path Consider Schedule Risk vs Optimizing Schedule Execution , Communication , and Building Project Teams From Baseline to Execution Project Communications and Stakeholder Relations efficient team Monitoring and Control Define Monitoring and Control Observing how to control from the perspective of competitive constraints Variance Analysis and Corrective Action (Earned Value) Adaptive Environmental Considerations Closing Project finishing project Focus on Project Transition Focus on post-project evaluation
Project Management Fundamentals - Chinese: On-Demand The course provides practical skills, concepts and principles that can be brought back to the workplace, as well as the insights needed to adapt them to specific project contexts. Many projects are managed by competent and efficient project managers who have not received professional project management training. The work of these project managers includes optimizing processes, planning marketing, developing new products, event planning and implementation, and other project work. Project Management Fundamentals (PMF) is a project management course specially designed for such people, aiming to help such managers build a solid project management knowledge base without affecting their own work too much. The course covers practical skills, theoretical foundations, working principles required in real work situations, and how to flexibly apply the acquired knowledge to special project situations. The goal of this lesson is to improve the quality of work by learning how to plan, manage and control projects effectively. Based on this, the course will focus on a process-oriented, analytically-oriented and systems-oriented approach. These frameworks will help students improve their problem-solving and decision-making skills in real-world projects, with particular emphasis on the collaborative, effective communication, and interpersonal skills needed to manage projects. These contents will run through the entire PMF course, and will be explained in the following two units: People and Projects Execution , Communication , and Building Project Teams What You Will Learn At the end of the course you will be able to: Describe the value of strong project management Identify the characteristics of successful projects and project managers Recognize how current agile/adaptive practices fit into project management Explore the project management process, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing Use project management processes and tools based on case studies and real-world contexts Create a preliminary project plan Use standard project management terminology Basic Concepts Project Management and Related Definitions The Value and Emphasis of Project Management Competitive Constraints and Project Success project life cycle People and Projects Overview of people and projects project manager project team people and projects in the organization Initiating and Defining Requirements Startup project Create a project charter Conduct stakeholder assessments define requirements Using a Work Breakdown Structure Define the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Create a working WBS use WBS Managing Project Risk Rationale for risk management Risk Planning Overview identify risks analyze risk Planning Risk Responses Implement response and monitor risks Adaptive Environmental Considerations Estimate Preparation Define estimates Estimation method Estimation practice estimated cost Verify estimates Scheduling Define the scheduling process and related terminology Sorting and defining dependencies Determine the critical path Consider Schedule Risk vs Optimizing Schedule Execution , Communication , and Building Project Teams From Baseline to Execution Project Communications and Stakeholder Relations efficient team Monitoring and Control Define Monitoring and Control Observing how to control from the perspective of competitive constraints Variance Analysis and Corrective Action (Earned Value) Adaptive Environmental Considerations Closing Project finishing project Focus on Project Transition Focus on post-project evaluation
Portfolio Management for Stakeholders: In-House Training This course equips and enables project, program, and functional managers (line managers) to support and contribute to starting, restarting or sustaining the implementation and effectiveness of portfolio management in an organization. Emphasis is on improving collaboration and planning between functional business areas and project/program organizations responsible for delivering investments in business change through successful delivery of projects and programs. Good functional, project, and program managers become 'great' when they understand, advocate, and effectively contribute to achieving 'real' business value through portfolio management. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Outline the benefits of portfolio management State the importance of linking the strategic objectives to the initiatives in the organization Chart the portfolio governance structure Assist in the inventory of ongoing and new initiatives Identify portfolio and sub-portfolio categories Support the PMO in the prioritization of initiatives using Multi-criteria Analysis and other selection tools Collaborate with the PMO in balancing the portfolio based on the optimal use of resources and priorities Participate in resource forecasting and planning Demonstrate thresholds and variance reporting criteria Describe the purpose of Stage Gate Funding Report status against a portfolio delivery plan Present your initiative in Stage Gate Reviews List the benefits that are being realized by the initiative Foundation Concepts Portfolio Life Cycles Portfolio Governance Prioritizing Initiatives Prioritize Foundation Multi-Criteria Analysis Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Strategic Alignment Balancing the Portfolio Resources, Budgets, and Equipment Communicating Decisions Planning the Portfolio Planning Review Cycles Using Stage Gate Funding Setting Thresholds and Variance Reporting Tool Examples Portfolio Delivery 'Cycle' Project and Program Life Cycles Stage Gate Reviews Interaction with the Portfolio Delivery Board Project, Program, and Functional Managers Roles and Responsibilities
The Level 7 qualifications in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice are designed for directors and senior managers who have the authority and personal inspiration to translate organisational strategy into effective performance. These qualifications require directors and senior managers to build on their skills in strategic management and leadership and to focus on the requirements of inter-organisational strategy.
ONLINE CLASS: FOCUSES ON HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE AND HOW TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. Harassment doesn’t have to be of a sexual nature – it can include offensive remarks about a person’s gender. For example, anyone could be guilty of harassing another if offensive comments are made about certain group in general. Simple teasing or offhand comments might not be illegal, but harassment is illegal when it creates a hostile or offensive work environment. This workshop teaches how to recognize, understand, and respond to harassment so that you can help to maintain a happy work environment, free from hostility and discomfort. Topics: Harassment Laws: The definition of sexual harassment and quid pro quo. Types of Harassment: Verbal, Non-Verbal, Physical, Psychological (teasing and offhand comments). Creating a happy work environment free from hostility and discomfort. Reporting: What to do when employees witness or experience harassment. Responding: How managers can identify and respond to prohibited conduct. Attendees will be able to: Identify the signs of Harassment and take steps to prevent it, Follow a legal and ethical protocol in responding and reporting it when it is perceived to occur, Involve the correct individuals in being made aware of the occurrence, and Respond appropriately to the situation after it occurs. This workshop is offered in two versions – management-only and staff-only. Online Format—Workplace Professionalism is a 4-hour interactive virtual class. Register for this class and you will be sent ONLINE login instructions prior to the class date. It was an extreme pleasure to have you as part of the Communication Enhancement Training Program. Your presentation was excellent and well received by the staff. Courtney C. Crouch, Jr., PresidentSelected Funeral and Life Insurance Company
Project Risk Management: Virtual In-House Training Have you been surprised by unplanned events during your projects? Are you and your project team frequently fighting fires? Well, you are not alone. Uncertainty exists in any project environment. While it's impossible to predict project outcomes with 100% certainty, you can influence the outcome, avoid potential risks, and be ready to respond to challenges that arise. In this course, you'll gain the proper knowledge needed to identify, assess, plan for, and monitor risk in your projects. You'll learn how to set up and implement risk management processes, helping you to minimize uncertainty and achieve more consistent, predictable outcomes as a result. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Demonstrate to others how the risk management processes in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) apply to your project's environment, especially for high-risk projects Adapt these processes for a particular high-risk project team's operating principles Explain the importance of using risk management best practices at single and enterprise project levels Lead an initiative to implement risk management best practices in your project environment Foundation Concepts Risk-related definitions The risk management process High-risk projects and project failures Classical failures in implementing risk management Plan Risk Management Project risk management and governance Risk management planning for high-risk projects High-risk variations on a risk management plan Identify Risk Adapting the risk identification process for high-risk projects Recognizing risks spontaneously Confirming and structuring risk events for treatment Wrapping up risk identification for high-risk projects Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis Adapting qualitative risk analysis for high-risk projects Accelerating risk analysis Clearing risk action Wrapping up qualitative risk analysis for the next level Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis Adapting quantitative risk analysis for high-risk projects Ensuring effective risk analyses with data quality assessments Building a foundation for quantitative risk analysis Using discrete quantitative tools Using continuous quantitative tools Wrapping up quantitative risk analysis for high-risk projects Plan Risk Responses Adapting risk response planning for high-risk projects Optimizing active risk response strategies Leveraging contingencies for high project performance Wrapping up risk response planning for high-risk projects Implement Risk Responses Implementing Risk Responses Process Executing Risk Response Plans Tools and Techniques Best Practices Continuous Risk Management Monitor Risks Adapting risk monitoring for high-risk projects Optimizing risk plan maintenance Weaving risk reassessment into the project's progress Maintaining a continuous 'vigil' in high-risk project environments
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The COLP role goes beyond just ensuring your firm follows the rules in the SRA Standards and Regulations, it also comes with a personal accountability factor that demands your attention. Fear not! This 3 hour course will usher you through the intricacies of being a COLP, ensuring you not only meet but excel in your regulatory obligations. The course will cover: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: Understanding the Framework for COLPs Dive into the intricate regulatory framework that Compliance Officers for Legal Practice (COLPs) operate under. Shouldering the Responsibility: Unpacking the Duties of a COLP Explore the multifaceted responsibilities that come with the role of a COLP. Choosing the Right Leader: Identifying the Ideal COLP Candidate Learn the criteria for selecting the most suitable individual to take on the crucial role of COLP. Cracking the Codes: Key Elements of Codes and SRA Principles Delve into the essential components of the Codes and SRA Principles that form the backbone of legal compliance. Building a Robust Foundation: Understanding Compliance Systems for All Firms Explore the concept of compliance systems, what they entail, and why every firm should have one in place. Reporting Matters: Recognising 'Serious' Issues, SRA Enforcement Strategy, and Reporting Protocols Uncover the definition of 'serious' matters, grasp the SRA Enforcement Strategy, and gain practical insights on making effective reports to the SRA. Paper Trails Matter: Effective Record Keeping, Including Non-material Breaches Master the art of comprehensive record-keeping, including strategies for recording non-material breaches, and understand why it's integral to compliance. Personal Liability: Understanding and Mitigating Risks Navigate the landscape of personal liability for COLPs and develop strategies to mitigate associated risks. Staying Ahead: Keeping Abreast of Regulatory Changes and Guidance Develop effective strategies for staying up to date with dynamic regulatory changes and evolving guidance. Planning for Compliance: Crafting a Robust Strategy, Assessing Risk, and File Reviewing Formulate a comprehensive plan for tackling compliance, including risk assessment, maintaining risk registers, and implementing effective file reviewing. Across the Board: Legal and Regulatory Compliance Areas Every COLP Must Master Gain a high-level overview of crucial legal and regulatory compliance areas, including AML, transparency rules, and other pivotal aspects that demand the attention of all COLPs. Target Audience This online course is suitable for those new to the COLP role, or those supporting the COLP and for those that would like a refresher of the role and their responsibilities. Resources Comprehensive and up to date course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. Speaker Helen Torresi, Consultant, DG Legal Helen is a qualified solicitor with a diverse professional background spanning leadership roles in both the legal and tech/corporate sectors. Throughout her career, she has held key positions such as COLP, HOLP, MLCO, MLRO and DPO for law firms and various regulated businesses and services. Helen’s specialised areas encompass AML, complaint and firm negligence handling, DPA compliance, file review and auditing, law management, and operational effectiveness in law firms, particularly in conveyancing (CQS).
Project Management Fundamentals - Japanese: On-Demand Many projects are run by highly qualified, talented people with little or no training in project management. They carry out projects such as process improvement, marketing campaign development, new product development, event planning and production, as if they were "work". Project Management Fundamentals (PMF) was created to help those who need a solid foundation in project management to learn on the job without undue burden. is. This course provides practical skills, concepts and principles that you can take back to the workplace, and the insight you need to adapt them to your specific project environment. PMF's course goal is to achieve quality performance by learning effective planning and control, so it emphasizes process-oriented and analytical, systems-oriented approaches. These frameworks promote the project-related problem-solving and decision-making skills needed in real-world projects. We also focus on the collaboration, clear person-to-person communication, interpersonal and interpersonal skills required for the project. These needs are recognized throughout PMF, but are highlighted in two areas: Module 2 - People and Projects Module 8 - Execution, Communication and Team Development What You Will Learn By the end of this course, you should be able to: Explain the value of strong project management Identify the characteristics of successful projects and project managers Recognize how current agile/adaptive practices fit into project management Learn project management processes such as initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closing Leverage project management processes and tools based on case studies and real-world situations Create initial project plan Using standard project management terminology Basic Concepts Project management and its definition PM value and key points Competing Constraints and Project Success Project life cycle People and Projects Overview of people and projects Project manager Project team people and projects in the organization Module 3 - Initiation and Requirements Definition Project launch Formulation of project charter Conducting stakeholder evaluations Requirements definition Using the Work Breakdown Structure Define Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Development of usable WBS Utilization of WBS Project Risk Management Need for risk management Overview of risk-aware planning Identification of risks Risk analysis Risk response plan Implementing countermeasures and monitoring risks Environmental considerations that require adaptability Quotation Quote definition Quotation approach How to estimate cost estimate Quotation Validation Scheduling Definition of the scheduling process and related terms Defining sequences and dependencies Determining the critical path Examination of schedule risk and optimization of schedule Execution, Communication and Team Development From baseline to execution Project communication and stakeholder relationships high performance team Monitoring and Control Definition of monitoring and control See control through the lens of competing demands Variance analysis and corrective action (earned value) Adaptive environment considerations Project Closure Closing the project Focus on project migration Focus on post-project evaluation