How to apply project management to corporate events

The following objectives will be covered:

- The holistic world of project management
- The role and skills of the project manager
- The advantages and disadvantages of the project environment
- Processes and disciplines used
- The major deliverables used
- The knowledge needed to manage simple or complex projects

Holistic look at project management disciplines and processes and the characteristics of the project manager. We look at methodologies and their uses.

- The purpose of project planning
- Implementing teams

• Human resource management

We cover the challenges of managing resources and look at the various management styles needed pertaining to the situation.

• Scope management

We identify how to set the scope of the project and manage all deviations to this scope.

• Communication management

We study the processes within communication, identify the barriers and create an awareness regarding the effectiveness and importance of communication.

• Quality management

We look at the different concepts of quality and identify the aspects that provide a quality solution to the client.

• Time management

We follow the processes of planning, estimating and controlling time, we calculate the critical path and understand the impact of slippages on the project.

• Cost management

We learn how to compile a comprehensive budget, learn about Earned Value concepts and how to control the budget.

• Risk management

We learn how to identify, assess and mitigate risks. In addition, we learn how to manage these risks proactively and not reactively.

- Understanding the importance of change management as a means to manage risk
- Developing responses to reduce or eliminate risk factors within a project

• Procurement management

We learn about the different aspects of procurement and how to apply them in various situations. This includes contract administration, management and closeout.

• Project reporting

- Assessing project performance
- Closure reports

Venue

Date: 22 May 2008 to 23 May 2008
Location: TBA, Johannesburg
Cost: 4400

Contact: Tshidi
Company name: The Hedgehog Event
Telephone number: 011 704 1469
Email address enquiry@thehedgehogevent.com