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Work Breakdown Structures It's amazing how often project managers begin the project planning process by making an outlined list of every task they believe will be required to complete a project and then proclaim they have created the work breakdown structure (WBS) for the project. The result is a list of hundreds, or even thousands of tasks, many of them having durations of a few days or a few hours. Essentially, what they have done is create a 'to do' list, which they then use as a 'checklist' to measure progress. This approach leads to, and even encourages, micromanagement of the resources working on the project without consideration of more critical aspects of project management such as: requirements management, risk management, procurement management, estimating, scheduling, executing, and controlling. Further, it makes it impossible to see the big picture, at levels of detail, in keeping with the needs of sponsors, clients, project and functional managers, team leaders, and project performers. Join us for this exciting program and learn how to use the WBS to make better-informed business decisions. What You Will Learn You will learn how to: Describe the need for a project WBS Describe the WBS role in the project Gain practical experience in the development, decomposition, and use of the WBS Determine the appropriate level of detail in the WBS. Explain how the WBS integrates with project requirements, risk, procurement, estimating, scheduling, and overall project execution. Provide the basic tools to enhance efficient re-use of key information in your future projects Foundation Concepts Key definitions History of the WBS Importance of the WBS Overall structure Terminology Other breakdown structures WBS tools WBS & Scope Project scope management processes Specification of the project objectives WBS design based on project deliverable WBS decomposition process and 'The 100% rule' Work Packages and Control Accounts WBS & Risk Risk management planning and WBS Risk identification to enhance the WBS Risk analysis and the WBS Risk responses and updating the WBS Implementing risk response and Monitoring risks and the WBS WBS & Estimating Use of WBS in the estimating process Components and work packages Sizing and algorithmic estimates WBS & Scheduling Component Scheduling - High-Level Milestones WBS activity decomposition WBS elements dependencies Work Package Level Schedules Responsibility assignment matrix WBS & Execution and Control Earned Value Management and tracking of work performance Progress reports, forecasts, and corrective and preventive actions used to manage work performance Necessary information to close out a project

Project Leadership Skills: Virtual In-House Training To be effective within an organization, project managers need to have a wide variety of skills and abilities. Included among these are: creating and executing on a vision; motivating others; influencing without authority; networking; communicating up, down and laterally; negotiating; managing stakeholders; and managing conflict. This highly interactive workshop focuses on building the soft skills that are critical to leading a team and creating sustainable business change. Participants will gain insight into the social science as well as the brain science behind motivating and empowering others. They will learn and experiment with a variety of influencing strategies and tactics. Working in pairs as well as small groups, they will collaborate with others to brainstorm, share experiences, and apply concepts to everyday challenges. Participants will also discover their personal communication preferences, strengths, and blind spots and will gain insight into how best to communicate with others they find 'difficult.' They will gain insight into managing the people side of change, learning strategies for dealing with each step in the process. Hands-on negotiation and conflict management activities enhance the theoretical learning, grounding it in real life and making it actionable. Interweaving role play with experiential learning and group activities, this course will help participants refine a skill set that is invaluable to their organization, and one that transfers easily across their professional and personal lives. What You Will Learn At the end of this course, you will be able to: Explain the importance of vision in driving motivation and engagement Apply science-based research to better motivate those around you Strategically leverage both personal and positional power to achieve positive project results Determine influencing and networking strategies needed for personal growth Identify ways to problem solve communication challenges when others have different personality styles Connect stakeholder expectations to project success criteria Assess key stakeholders across various dimensions of complexity Apply the four rules of principled negotiation to a real-life conflict situation Recognize key aspects of a physiological response to conflict Utilize selected tools and techniques to 'defuse' an emotional situation Leverage various strategies and tactics to successfully deal with ambiguity at work Getting Started / Foundation Concepts Introductions Course structure, goals, and objectives Beginning a personal action plan Managing Vision and Purpose / Motivating Others Communicating and aligning around vision Tying the present to the future The importance of purpose The art and science of motivation Networking and Influencing Positive politics and project success Types of power within organizations Power and influence Networking best practices Communication The medium and the message Personality and communication styles Communication challenges Stakeholder Management and Negotiation Identifying stakeholders Analyzing stakeholders Negotiation basics Principled negotiation Conflict Management Dynamics of conflict The anatomy of conflict Conflict management approaches and tools Dealing with ambiguity Summary and Next Steps Key concepts review Creating your personal action plan

Project Leadership Skills: In-House Training To be effective within an organization, project managers need to have a wide variety of skills and abilities. Included among these are: creating and executing on a vision; motivating others; influencing without authority; networking; communicating up, down and laterally; negotiating; managing stakeholders; and managing conflict. This highly interactive workshop focuses on building the soft skills that are critical to leading a team and creating sustainable business change. Participants will gain insight into the social science as well as the brain science behind motivating and empowering others. They will learn and experiment with a variety of influencing strategies and tactics. Working in pairs as well as small groups, they will collaborate with others to brainstorm, share experiences, and apply concepts to everyday challenges. Participants will also discover their personal communication preferences, strengths, and blind spots and will gain insight into how best to communicate with others they find 'difficult.' They will gain insight into managing the people side of change, learning strategies for dealing with each step in the process. Hands-on negotiation and conflict management activities enhance the theoretical learning, grounding it in real life and making it actionable. Interweaving role play with experiential learning and group activities, this course will help participants refine a skill set that is invaluable to their organization, and one that transfers easily across their professional and personal lives. What You Will Learn At the end of this course, you will be able to: Explain the importance of vision in driving motivation and engagement Apply science-based research to better motivate those around you Strategically leverage both personal and positional power to achieve positive project results Determine influencing and networking strategies needed for personal growth Identify ways to problem solve communication challenges when others have different personality styles Connect stakeholder expectations to project success criteria Assess key stakeholders across various dimensions of complexity Apply the four rules of principled negotiation to a real-life conflict situation Recognize key aspects of a physiological response to conflict Utilize selected tools and techniques to 'defuse' an emotional situation Leverage various strategies and tactics to successfully deal with ambiguity at work Getting Started / Foundation Concepts Introductions Course structure, goals, and objectives Beginning a personal action plan Managing Vision and Purpose / Motivating Others Communicating and aligning around vision Tying the present to the future The importance of purpose The art and science of motivation Networking and Influencing Positive politics and project success Types of power within organizations Power and influence Networking best practices Communication The medium and the message Personality and communication styles Communication challenges Stakeholder Management and Negotiation Identifying stakeholders Analyzing stakeholders Negotiation basics Principled negotiation Conflict Management Dynamics of conflict The anatomy of conflict Conflict management approaches and tools Dealing with ambiguity Summary and Next Steps Key concepts review Creating your personal action plan

Managing Complex Projects: On-Demand As knowledge and technology expand exponentially, organizations are finding that the tools, processes, and methods used to select, plan, and manage their projects are insufficient for the challenges posed by them. The goal of this course is to provide participants with a working knowledge of project complexities and a framework for managing the ambiguities involved in today's fast-changing, competitive, and technology-based environment As knowledge and technology expand exponentially, organizations are finding that the tools, processes, and methods used to select, plan, and manage their projects are insufficient for the challenges posed by them. Complex projects don't necessarily follow the rules of traditional projects - in many instances the projects' end-products, and the methods by which they will be produced, are not easily defined. Stakeholder diversity and geographical dispersion contribute to the difficulties project managers face in their efforts to gain acceptance of project goals, objectives, and changes. Additionally, hierarchic leadership styles, traditional lifecycle approaches, and traditional project manager competencies may no longer maximize the efficiencies that need to be realized on complex projects. The goal of this course is to provide participants with a working knowledge of project complexities and a framework for managing the ambiguities involved in today's fast-changing, competitive, and technology-based environments. What you Will Learn The learning objectives of this workshop are to enable participants to: Appreciate complexity and its impact on the management of projects Describe the differences among traditional, complicated, and complex projects Explain the effects of complexity on the PMBOK® Guide's process groups Apply a high-level model in the management of real- world projects Complexity and Projects Some characteristics of complex systems Important models/characteristics of complex projects Major players in project complexity Landscapes and project typologies A supplemental framework for complex projects Framing Framing overview Potential pitfalls in framing complex projects Possible solutions Inception Centrality of risk management PM competencies, selection Stakeholder identification, analysis Blueprint Collaborative planning Stakeholder engagements Alternative methodologies/life cycles Collaborative scheduling Procurement management Oversight, Navigation, and Adjustment Leadership and the project team Stakeholder management Networks Close and Continuous Improvement Transition/support Post-project evaluations Rewards/Recognition

Scrum Master Exam Prep This workshop prepares you for the Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master (PSM)™ I certification. A voucher for the exam and the access information you will need to take the exam will be provided to you via email after you have completed the course. NOTE: If you have participated in any of IIL's other Scrum workshops, you can bypass this program and focus on reading/studying the Scrum Guide and taking practice exams from Scrum.org. A Scrum Master helps project teams properly use the Scrum framework, increasing the likelihood of the project's overall success. Scrum Masters understand Scrum values, practices, and applications and provide a level of knowledge and expertise above and beyond that of typical project managers. Scrum Masters act as 'servant leaders', helping the rest of the Scrum Team work together and learn the Scrum framework. Scrum Masters also protect the team from both internal and external distractions. The Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I) certificate is a Scrum.org credential that enables successful candidates to demonstrate a fundamental level of Scrum mastery. PSM I credential holders will grasp Scrum as described in The Scrum Guide™1 and recognize how those concepts can be applied. They will also share a consistent terminology and approach to Scrum with other certified professionals. Scrum.org does not require that you take their own sponsored or any preparatory training. However, training can facilitate your preparation for this credential. And this course is based on IIL's Scrum Master Workshop, which is aligned with The Scrum Guide™ and was built based on PSM I credentialed expertise. It will provide you with the information you need to pass the exam and IIL will make the arrangements for your online exam. You will be provided with an exam code and instructions, so that you can take the exam at your convenience, any time you are ready after the course. Passwords have no expiration date, but they are valid for one attempt only. What you will Learn You'll learn how to: Successfully prepare for the Scrum.org PSM I exam Comprehend the Agile Manifesto and mindset Explain the fundamental principles of Scrum, including events, artifacts, and roles Guide the Scrum team in their responsibilities Define Ready and Done Write requirements in the form of user stories Estimate using planning poker and prioritize using MoSCoW Facilitate the team through the 5 Sprint events Fulfill the role of Scrum Master in a Scrum project Create Information Radiators to enable transparency Define the structure of the retrospective Getting Started Introductions Workshop orientation Exam prep preview Foundation Concepts Agile History, Values, and Mindset Introduction to Scrum Scrum events Scrum artifacts Scrum Roles and Responsibilities Product Owner responsibilities Scrum Master responsibilities The Team responsibilities Cross-functional teams Building effective teams The Product Backlog and User Stories The Product Backlog User Stories Definition of Done Backlog grooming Estimating User Stories Story points, planning poker Prioritizing User Stories The Sprint Team capacity and velocity The Sprint Planning Meeting The Sprint Backlog The Sprint Learning to self-manage, self-organize, self-improve Sprint Review and Retrospective Project Progress and Completion The Daily Scrum The Task Board and The Burndown Chart Information Radiators Closing a Scrum Project Summary and Next Steps Review of course goals, objectives, and content Exam prep next steps

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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

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

The Role of an Agile PM within a Digital Transformation Program Historically, we have associated project managers with traditional delivery efforts, so is the term 'Agile Project Manager' an oxymoron? Do we need Agile PMs within our organization? If yes, what does an Agile Project Manager do within a digital transformation initiative? Agile is no longer a development framework or methodology used solely by software teams; ever since the pandemic, more organizations are using Agile principles in their digital transformation efforts. How an Agile PM becomes critical to align team members to deliver on digital transformation goals Ways an Agile PM demonstrates servant leadership to build a self-organized and self-sufficient delivery team Mental model differences to embrace agility in the project manager role Success traits needed to serve as an effective Agile project manager