Managing Projects by Design Module Summary
Purpose
To develop the skills of a project manager, one who manages by design
Learning Goals
· Develop clear objectives before starting a project
· Prepare and implement a project plan
· Monitor and deal with changes in the project plan
· Improve your effectiveness as a project manager
Design Concept
Designing a work of art
Learning Principles
· Top ten reasons why projects fail
· The role of a project manager
· The four phases of a project
· “STAR” approach to setting objectives
· The importance of recognition
Behavior and Skill Models
· Six-Step Approach to Project Planning
· Model for Making Corrective Action Agreements
Individual and Group Exercises
· Using the project evaluation worksheet, evaluate a project you recently worked on
· United Way Fundraiser: Review and discuss phases of the project
· Small group: closing recognition exercise to acknowledge group members
Discussion
· Project evaluation: How to monitor the plan? What if the needs change? What if a new objective surfaces?
Case Study Application
Redesigning the Break Room: Apply the elements of effective project planning to a group case study exercise
Speed Bumps
Places to slow down
Action Planning
Identify techniques you plan to apply on a current project, committing to 3 specific actions within next 30 days
Approximate Time Length of Module: 3.0 – 3.5 hours