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5 Steps for Managing Projects

Gain a deeper understanding of how to avoid common pitfalls and apply industry-proven strategies to drive project success.

By attending this class, participants will gain practical insights into effective project management techniques, enabling them to confidently lead projects from inception to completion. The course offers actionable tips and methods to help streamline workflow, manage resources efficiently, minimize risks, and communicate clearly with stakeholders. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how to avoid common pitfalls and apply industry-proven strategies to drive project success, improving both personal and organizational outcomes.

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Agenda

Overview

  • Welcome and Course Overview
  • Importance of Effective Project Management

Tip #1: Defining Clear Project Scope

  • Importance of Well-Defined Scope
  • Tools: Project Charters, Scope Statements
  • Technique: Scope Creep Prevention

Tip #2: Resource Management

  • Allocating Resources Efficiently
  • Tools: Raci Charts, Resource Leveling
  • Method: Balancing Workload

Tip #3: Creating a Realistic Schedule

  • Importance of a Clear Timeline
  • Tools: Gantt Charts, Critical Path Method (CPM)
  • Technique: Milestone Tracking

Tip #4: Risk Management

  • Identifying and Mitigating Risks
  • Tools: Risk Matrix
  • Method: Contingency Planning

Tip #5: Stakeholder Communication

  • Keeping Stakeholders Informed
  • Tools: Communication Plans, Stakeholder Matrices
  • Technique: Meeting Cadences and Reporting

Summary

  • Recap of the Five Tips
  • Questions
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This course was last revised on December 10, 2024.

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  • ASAP PACE 0.1
     
  • This course is pre-approved through the American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP) for 0.1 CEU(s) towards your PACE Recertification.
     
  • IAAP 1.0
     
  • All education that aligns with the CAP Body of Knowledge can be used toward recertification. Lorman Education Services believes this course does align and should be counted toward recertification. Please visit IAAP's certification webpage to review recertification details and requirements. https://www.iaap-hq.org/page/CAP_Recertification. Course Length: 1.0.
     

This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.

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This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.

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Faculty

Cheryl Grazier, M.S.I.D., M.P.A.

Cheryl Grazier, M.S.I.D., M.P.A.

Cheryl Grazier Training and Consulting, LLC

  • Principal of Cheryl Grazier Training & Consulting, LLC, which offers customized learning and development programs designed to increase the leadership and management capability of individuals, teams, groups, and organizations
  • Over 20 years of business experience in both the public and private sectors as a trusted advisor in the areas of culture change, strategy implementation, program management, and team and leadership development
  • Has worked in a variety of industries, including communications, government agencies, governmental contracting, and real estate
  • Passionate about developing people skills and leadership capabilities for individuals and specializes in exposing people’s hidden aptitudes and talents, which enables those individuals to develop their known and recently found strengths and abilities
  • Presents outstanding programs in the areas of leadership development, interpersonal communication skills, conflict management, performance management and conduct issues, and change management
  • Holds several industry certifications, including MBTI, DISC, and FIRO-B
  • Licensed as a real estate broker in both Missouri and Florida and holds a real estate instructor license in Florida
  • Can be contacted at [email protected], 904-392-3427, or https://cherylgraziertraining.com
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Product ID: 411730
Published 2024
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