Projects and Project Management works involve a team of people contributing their diverse individual expertise toward achieving a common objective or goal. Successfully managing a project requires effective planning and adherence to the industry's best practices in every step of the process. By understanding the fundamentals of project management, you will be better prepared to initiate a project in your organization and position it for success.

This program is designed with the objective of presenting an introductory level knowledge of project management practices to non-project specialists to enable the learning of project management practices without the overwhelming jargons of a formal project management framework.

This workshop focuses on managing the dynamics of projects. Using a unique experiential approach, the workshop will equip participants with the hands-on skills and experience to manage projects
successfully.

Objective

At the end of the course you will be able to:

1. Identify the dynamics of managing project
2. Manage expectations and developing strategies for influencing stakeholders
3. Use practical tools for managing projects
4. Manage the dynamics of human relations of project teams

Outline

1. Project Initialisation
- pre-project tasks
- defining & understanding projects
- defining roles & responsibilities
- clarifying goals & setting objectives

2. Planning for project risk, communication and change control
- practical project planning tools
- defining requirements, boundaries & improvement cycle
- Analyze the Risks to a Project
- Create a Communication Plan
- Plan for Change Control

3. Project Execution
- tools and process for implementing the project plan

4. Project Monitoring and Control
- tools for monitoring and controlling the project progress
- developing an action plan

5. Managing the Project Closure
- critical tasks at project closure
- handling over the project
- preparing & presenting project report

6. Managing the Human Dynamics of Project Management
- understanding & managing human dynamics

Who should attend

This course is designed for individuals whose primary job is not project management, but who manage projects on an informal basis. Also, individuals from any domain of work and at any level of specialist or project work seeking to understand more about project management and to contribute more effectively to their organizations project

Methodology

This program will be conducted through mini-lectures, interactive activities, games, hands-on exercises, group discussions and case studies.

Swing Goh's Profile

DISC Flow® Certified Trainer | Keynote Speaker | Life Coach | People Developer | Facilitator | Change Consultant | Infopreneur

Swing Goh is a Facilitator, Speaker, People Developer, and Courseware Designer with nearly 18 years of extensive experience in hands-on Engineering, Quality, Project Management (in the manufacturing industry), and Customer Service within multinational corporations and various industrial sectors. Her diverse skill set, resourcefulness, and innovative approach make her a highly effective and inspiring facilitator in adult learning.

Swing excels in working within multi-cultural and diverse environments, which enhances her ability to connect with and relate to professionals from different backgrounds. This skill has contributed significantly to her success as a facilitator.

She facilitates WSQ Employability Skills, Generic Manufacturing, and Service Excellence modules, along with customized programs. Her clients include AB Scitex, AMK Town Council, ASME, Broadcom, CHASSasia, Dialog Asia, Evergreen Shipping, Food Empire, Food Junction, Fu Yu Manufacturing, Hexon Technology, Home Team Academy, Jurong Port, K Box, Leonian Holdings, Makino Asia, Maybank, MINDEF, New Port Duty-Free, Oil States Industries, Singapore Power, Singapore Technologies Marine Ltd, Swiss Precision, and Wine Connection, among others. In addition to her facilitation work, Swing is actively involved in courseware development and consultancy, including conducting Training Needs Analysis for corporate clients.

Swing holds a Master’s Degree in Engineering Science (Engineering Management) and a Diploma in Quality Assurance Engineering. She is a professional coach in Transformative Coaching, an International Coach Federation (ICF) approved training program, and is IBM certified in AI and Design Thinking.