Project Management I – Methodology and Tools
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	Who should attend the seminar
	The seminar addresses to project managers, project assistants and team members who are involved in the successful achievement of projects. You want to obtain a broad overview and deepening of the methodical aspects of project management. The seminar is suitable for people in all markets and branches and for private organisations as well as for public administrations.
	Objective
	During the three-day seminar you will get profound insight into the actual methods of project management. You learn how to handle innovation and risks in complex and interdisciplinary projects. You know how to define project charters, clarify the actual situation, formulate objectives and establish a proper project plan. You know the tasks and responsibilities of the different project bodies.
	Benefits
	For you as participant:
	• You will gain an extensive knowledge on all the methodical aspects of project management and develop competence to achieve successful projects • You will learn how to formulate project requests, agree on project charters, perform situation analysis, formulate objectives, plan procedures and monitor progress • You will improve your ability to evaluate critical project situations and develop means to overcome them • You will improve your credibility by showing a high competence in applying appropriate methods and tools in project work
	For your company:
	• Efficient and effective procedures will optimise the deployment of resources • Establishing proper project plans will reduce delays and cost overruns • Early recognition of critical situations and definition of adequate means will reduce the project risks • Good cost-benefit ratio and quick return on investment
	Content
	This seminar will deal with the following methods and instruments:
	• Project definition • Different phase models • Situation and context analysis • Risk management in projects • Formulation of objectives • Finding solutions • Decision making processes • Project vs. line organisation • Tasks of the different project bodies • Structuring and planning a project • Monitoring and controlling projects • Profitability issues • Closing of projects • Success factors of project management
	Methodology
	In this seminar a well-balanced proportion of lectures, discussions and group works will enable you to comprehend the extensive content. Best-practise examples will complete each topic. You are expected to bring along your own project situations which will help you to consolidate your findings.
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