Overview:
Almost every leader will have to manage projects of one form or another, whether they are large infrastructure projects, new IT systems, or the implementation of new work processes. This workshop would help participants learn the basic principles of project management and the structure that every successful project needs. Fundamentals of Project Management teaches how to turn a “good idea” into a project which can be planned, managed and executed. The course teaches the essential processes and components of project management and reviews the concepts of deliverables, scope, resource planning and estimating, scheduling, stakeholder analysis, risk assessment and communications planning among others. Participants will also learn how to initiate and close projects and the importance of project integration and documentation.
Learning Objectives:
- Review project definition and success criteria
- Identify common project challenges
- Practice thinking like a project manager
- Link your project to a sound business case
- Assess the nature of a project and its environment
- Managing teams and stakeholders
- Project plan development
Date and Times: February 7-8, 2023
| Kitikmeot (MST) | Kivalliq (CST) | Qikiqtaaluk (EST) | |
| Start Time | 8:30am | 9:30am | 10:30am |
| End Time |
3:30 pm |
4:30 pm | 5:30pm |
Important Note:
All GN employees are welcome to register for this course, but it will be offered based on Central Standard Time (CST) from 9:30 am-4:30pm. Participants enrolled are expected to complete this course based on this time zone.