Global Project Management Strategies

Introduction:

As industries evolve, so does project management, adapting to the dynamic VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) environment. This course focuses on hybrid project management methodologies essential for executing large and complex projects. Emphasizing leadership and interpersonal skills, it aims to equip international project managers with the necessary tools and techniques for effective management in a global context.

Participants will engage with international best practices, standards, and trends while developing the behavioral and methodological skills needed to excel in today's project management landscape.

Objectives:

By the end of this International Strategic Project Manager course, participants will be able to:

• Identify and comprehend modern business orientation components and their impacts on project management.
• Investigate new project management phenomena and apply developed international standards.
• Implement Discipline and Scaled Agile hybrid project management methodologies for large-scale, complex projects.
• Expand strategic understanding of organizational strategy, portfolio management, PMO, and project/program alignment.
• Initiate, plan, execute, control, and close international projects using empirical research, regional case studies, and best practices.
• Establish effective relationships with executive management, stakeholders, and the project team, while developing leadership skills as a project leader.

Training Methodology:

• Online Learning Modules
• Webinars
• Expert Panels
• Peer Reviews
• Self-Assessments
• Problem-Solving Sessions
• Real-World Projects

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Understand the Impact of Projects and Project Management on the Organization’s Strategic Objectives:

• Purpose and perspective of project management and planning.
• Impact of organizational culture on project management processes.
• Influence of projects on organizational strategic goals.

Unit 2: Analyze Components in Common Project Plans and Procedures:

• Roles of project sponsors and critical members.
• Key determinants and activities for successful project execution.
• Identification of project stakeholders.

Unit 3: Establish Scope and Requirements for Project Planning:

• Defining objectives, deadlines, and measurable targets (SMART).
• Control and measurement levels, including risk assessment techniques and success measures.
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) strategies incorporating time and resource/cost factors.
• Overview of organizational structure and external environment analysis (PESTLE).

Unit 4: Steps for Creating a Project Plan:

• Defining parameters, objectives, budget, team appointments, and approvals.
• Planning, control, and reporting processes during the project lifecycle.
• Performance monitoring and post-implementation review.

Unit 5: Implement the Project Plan and Assess Results:

• Strategies for gaining project implementation approval.
• Techniques for stakeholder support and project execution.
• Evaluation of effectiveness relative to organizational strategic objectives.