Many organisations find that project teams struggle to create and maintain effective plans. Estimates are often overly optimistic and risks go unmanaged until the inevitable happens. Resource managers also find it hard to forecast the likely loading on their departments and requests for support are not provided in a consistent format. This programme has been developed to address these needs in a very practical, hands-on format. Case study work can be based on simulations or on the organisation's current projects for maximum benefit to participants. The aim of this training is to develop and enhance participants' planning and risk management skills in order to maximise the success of project work undertaken by the organisation. The principal training objectives for this programme are to: Provide a structured, integrated approach to planning and risk management Demonstrate practical tools and techniques for each stage of planning Show how to organise and involve relevant people in the planning process Explain how to use the plan for forecasting and pro-active project control Identify ways to improve planning, both individually and corporately The course will emphasise the importance of participative planning techniques that improve the quality of plans whilst reducing overall time and cost of planning. The course will encourage discussion of internal procedures and practices and may be customised to include them if required. DAY ONE 1 Introduction (Course sponsor) Why this programme has been developed Review of participants' needs and objectives 2 Projects and planning Why plan? The benefits of good planning / penalties of poor planning Planning in the project lifecycle; the need for a 'living' plan The interaction between target setting and the planning process Team exercise: planning the project 3 Planning the plan Defining the application and structure of the plan Impact of planning decisions during the project lifecycle Using available time to create an effective plan 4 Defining deliverables Assessing the context; reviewing the goals and stakeholders Developing the scope and defining deliverables; scope mapping Understanding customer priorities; delivering value for money Case study: defining the project deliverables 5 Creating the work breakdown Building the work breakdown structure Detailing the tasks and sub-tasks; structured brainstorming Defining task ownership; the task responsibility matrix 6 Creating and using a logical network Developing the logical network; task boarding Determining the critical path and calculating float Accelerating the plan; concurrent programming and risk Individual and group exercises DAY TWO 7 Developing resource schedules Deriving the Gantt chart from the network Developing the detailed resource schedules Calculating the expenditure profile ('S' curve) 8 Estimating task durations and costs Understanding estimates: effort, availability and duration Estimating tools and techniques Application of estimating techniques during the project lifecycle 9 Case study Developing the project plan Refining the project plan Team presentations and discussion 10 Managing risks and refining the plan Awareness of contractual issues associated with risk Identifying and evaluating risks; deciding ownership Managing risks: determining levels of provision and contingency Controlling risks: maintaining an up-to date risk register 11 Planning for pro-active control The earned value analysis (EVA) concept and its predictive value Deriving the measures needed for cost and delivery performance Practical issues associated with implementing EVA 12 Using and maintaining the plan Tracking progress and updating the plan Publishing and controlling the plan 13 Course review and transfer planning (Course sponsor present) Identify ways of implementing the techniques learnt Sponsor-led review and discussion of proposals Conclusion
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Professional Diploma in Public Speaking - Updated Version Unit 01: Start With A Killer Opener Introduction And Welcome To The Course 00:17:00 Get Them To Trust You 00:18:00 Get Them To Believe You 00:14:00 Get Them To Listen To You 00:09:00 Killer Opener Summary And Q&A 00:05:00 Unit 02: Command With Your Body Introduction To Command With Your Body 00:04:00 Take A Strong Stance 00:06:00 Move Purposefully 00:10:00 Master Eye Contact 00:06:00 Activity - Command With Your Body 00:10:00 Unit 03: Convince With Your Voice Introduction To Convince With Your Voice 00:04:00 Choose Your Words Wisely 00:28:00 Find Your Optimal Pace, Volume, Inflections And Tone 00:22:00 Convince With Your Voice Summary And Next Steps 00:03:00 Unit 04: Overcome Your Presentation Fears Introduction To Overcome Your Presentation Fears 00:08:00 Minimize The Chance Of A Misstep 00:18:00 Channel Your Strengths And Not Your Vulnerabilities 00:20:00 Focus On Your Audience's Needs And Not Your Own 00:19:00 Unit 05: Appear Confident And Credible Introduction To Appear Confident And Credible 00:09:00 Use Confident Language 00:20:00 Speak With A Confident Voice 00:02:00 Show Confident Body Language And Facial Expressions 00:08:00 Unit 06: Rule The Room And Q&A Big Picture And Q&A 00:08:00 Additional Study Materials Convey Workbook 04:18:00 Assignment Assignment - Professional Diploma in Public Speaking 00:00:00 Professional Diploma in Public Speaking - Old Version Public Speaking Basics Module One - Getting Started FREE 00:30:00 Module Two - Identifying Your Audience FREE 01:00:00 Module Three - Creating a Basic Outline 00:30:00 Module Four - Organizing the Program 00:30:00 Module Five - Fleshing It Out 00:30:00 Module Six - Putting It All Together 01:00:00 Module Seven - Being Prepared 00:30:00 Module Eight - Overcoming Nervousness 01:00:00 Module Nine - Delivering Your Speech (I) 01:00:00 Module Ten - Delivering Your Speech (II) 00:30:00 Module Eleven - Questions and Answers 00:30:00 Module Twelve - Wrapping Up 00:30:00 Activities 00:00:00 Public Speaking Techniques Introducing Public Speaking 01:00:00 Public Speaking and The Speakers 01:00:00 Getting Started: The First Speech 01:00:00 Raise The Confidence 01:00:00 Overcome Your Fear 01:00:00 Select The Topic 01:00:00 Analyze The Audience 01:00:00 Organize The Speech 01:00:00 Outline The Speech 01:00:00 Prepare The Visual Aids Effectively 00:30:00 Deliver The Message Effectively 01:00:00 Short Questions with Answers 00:30:00 Becoming a Successful Public Speaker Public Speaking Basics 01:00:00 Know Your Audience 00:30:00 Use The Right Words 00:30:00 Decide What You Want To Convey 00:30:00 Learn How to Communicate 00:30:00 What Happens If Your Don't Connect to Your Audience 00:30:00 Wrapping Up 00:15:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Professional Diploma in Public Speaking 00:30:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Professional Diploma in Public Speaking 00:30:00