Project Management Reinvented for Non-Project Managers

Learn project management fundamentals to help set up your projects for success.

Introduction

• Welcome to the fascinating world of project management
• The Project Economy and why we are all project managers
• What you can learn from some amazing projects

1. Project Definitions and Key Characteristics

• What is a project?
• What is project management?
• Most common project management methodologies
• Common pitfalls when managing projects

2. Project Management Fundamentals

• The three types of projects
• What's the best implementation method for my project?
• What are the phases that a project has to go through?
• Knowing when it's the best time to start your project
• How to define the purpose of your project in a SMART way
• Managing your project means managing the triple constraints
• How to develop a realistic plan for your project
• How to analyze and influence your project stakeholders
• Why you need to manage projects risks and have a second plan
• Seven skills and traits you need to be a successful PM
• Most common project management digital tools

3. The Project Canvas

• The Project Canvas
• Apply the project canvas to the reconstruction project
• Using the project canvas with your projects

Conclusion

• The basis for building a career in project management