A one-day workshop
All organisations today operate in an environment of constant and rapid change. Managing this change effectively is often achieved through a portfolio of formal projects.
Many organisations today have qualified and experienced project management staff to run their projects.
Some organisations today have dedicated functions, staff or processes to support their project management teams. The very largest organisations have in-house Enterprise Programme Offices, or project management specialists in corporate audit or risk functions; or organise ‘Red Team Reviews’ of a project by other staff with project management experience who are not participating in the reviewed project.
But for many mid-size businesses and SMEs – and even some larger organisations – these resources are simply not available. For them, having access to external expertise to assure project management disciplines and to coach project managers can be a major contributor to project success. Such reviews can take place at project initiation; at major stage-gates (especially if significant capital is to be committed at the stage-gate); or at any other time if concerns arise concerning project quality, cost or timescales.
And it is for those organisations that we offer the necessary expertise, on an ad hoc basis, in reviewing projects and coaching senior project management staff.
- The strategic goals and priorities for the project are clear and being addressed
- Governance of the project within the business is defined and being effectively executed
- Project roles and responsibilities are clear and effective
- The credibility and robustness of the project plan can be enhanced
- Performance measures and reporting procedures are effective
- Critical risks are identified and being managed and contingencies are agreed
- The roles, responsibilities and capabilities of the key players in the project team are fit for purpose
- Budgets are realistic and costs being managed effectively
- Communication and change management activities are effectively planned and being executed
Expert trainer
Alastair is a highly experienced consultant specialising in project and change management, and with a good understanding of operations excellence and risk management. His project management experience includes procurement and supply chain, ERP/CRM/bespoke systems implementation, supplier management, premises commissioning, TUPE transfer, risk and internal audit transformation, IT project portfolio rationalization, operations excellence and contract mobilization. Alastair has also led international project teams with team members across Europe and in India.
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