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Continuing Development at the MDCs
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Leadership Competencies emphasized in this seminar
Accountability
Flexibility
Interpersonal Skills
Oral Communication
Problem Solving
Strategic Thinking
Team Building
Technical Credibility
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Optimizing Project Performance
Using Analytical Project Management Tools (Advanced Level)

Building on the basic course, experienced project managers interested in optimizing project performance learn how to use project management analytical tools to effectively support project trade-off decisions. Participants use their actual projects to analyze costs and benefits, calculate key measures for financial evaluation, and perform risk analysis using a variety of techniques. Through group activities and discussions, a variety of decision-making processes for determining project trade-offs are illustrated and analyzed. Participants debate the advantages and disadvantages of different analytical techniques through facilitated discussions and examples. Calculating and analyzing information is a primary focus of this course, but participants also learn to communicate complex information to improve their effectiveness as project managers.


Key Results

  • Perform effective cost-benefit analysis for individual participants' projects
  • Explore techniques for analyzing and managing project risks
  • Explore quality planning, assurance and control techniques
  • Understand the Earned Value Management System and process
  • Evaluate processes and tools for making effective project trade-off decisions
  • Compare the use of different analytical techniques and their value for effective project management
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex information to diverse groups


Who Should Attend

Experienced project managers with a working knowledge of the basic concepts and tools of project management as covered in the basic Project Management Principles course. The primary focus is on learning how to use advanced analytical tools to increase project effectiveness, and to effectively communicate complex projects.

Special Note: This course, along with Leading Successful Projects, will be offered back to back. If you attend both courses, we will charge a special two-week rate of $5,250, with meals and lodging included for the weekend in between.



Schedule and Cost

Course includes meals, lodging, tuition and course materials

Dates Location Cost      
Mar 14 - Mar 18, 05 WMDC $3,400.00   Apply
Aug 8 - Aug 12, 05 WMDC $3,400.00   Apply
Dec 5 - Dec 9, 05 EMDC $3,400.00   Apply

 

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