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Project Management Essentials: Leading Short-Term Projects Successfully
- Introduction to Project Management
- What is Project Management?
- Why Project Management Matters?
- Defining Project Scope and Objectives
- What is Scope?
- SMART Objectives
- Time Management and Scheduling
- Breaking Down Tasks with a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Basic Scheduling Techniques
- Stakeholder Communication
- Identifying Stakeholders
- Communication Plans
- Managing Risks
- What are Risks?
- Risk Identification and Mitigation
- Closing the Project
- The Importance of Project Closure
- Final Sign-off and Handover
Overview of the webinar
Are you often tasked with managing short-term projects but don’t have formal training in project management? Tailored for professionals like managers, administrators, and operations specialists, this 50-minute session provides a straightforward approach to managing projects within a 3-month timeframe.
This webinar breaks down essential project management techniques into practical, easy-to-apply steps. You’ll learn how to define project scope and set clear, measurable objectives to avoid common pitfalls like scope creep. We’ll guide you through simple scheduling methods, such as creating work breakdown structures and timelines, to keep your projects organized and on track.
Communication is key to project success, so you’ll discover how to identify stakeholders, set up effective communication plans, and document key decisions—all without overwhelming your daily schedule. We also cover risk management basics, showing you how to anticipate and address potential challenges to minimize disruptions.
Finally, you’ll learn the importance of properly closing a project, including reviewing deliverables, gathering feedback, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction, so you can complete projects successfully and with confidence.
This webinar isn’t about complex methodologies; it’s about providing you with straightforward, effective tools that fit into your busy role. Whether you’re managing a team initiative, an administrative project, or a short-term client engagement, you’ll leave with the skills and confidence to lead projects efficiently and effectively, every time.
Who should attend?
- Team Leads and Supervisors - Responsible for leading small teams and managing short-term initiatives.
- Operations Managers/Coordinators - Overseeing operational projects, process improvements, or short-term business activities.
- Office/Administrative Managers - Managing internal office projects, events, or administrative tasks with clear deadlines.
- Marketing Coordinators/Specialists - Planning and executing short-term marketing campaigns, product launches, or events.
- Human Resources (HR) Managers/Specialists - Leading HR projects such as employee onboarding programs, training sessions, or policy updates.
- Customer Success Managers/Client Relationship Managers - Managing client-related projects like onboarding, account setups, or service improvements.
- Sales Managers/Coordinators - Overseeing sales initiatives, client reporting, or short-term sales campaigns.
- Product Coordinators/Assistants - Supporting product launches or enhancements within a tight timeframe.
Why should you attend?
This webinar is designed for professionals like managers, administrators, and operations specialists who may not be formally trained in project management but frequently manage short-term projects. Here's why you should attend:
- Practical Skills for Immediate Use: You’ll learn the essential techniques for planning, executing, and closing projects efficiently within a 3-month timeframe, ensuring your work stays on schedule and within budget.
- Time and Resource Efficiency: Understanding project management helps reduce wasted time and resources, allowing you to complete tasks effectively and meet your objectives without unnecessary stress or rework.
- Improved Communication: Learn how to identify key stakeholders and create simple communication plans. Keeping everyone aligned and informed reduces misunderstandings and enhances collaboration, critical to project success. Receive a template for a communication matrix when you attend to help you develop your first plan.
- Risk Management Confidence: Gain insights into identifying and managing potential risks early. This helps you prepare contingency plans, preventing disruptions that can derail short-term projects.
- Professional Growth: Adding project management skills to your toolkit not only enhances your effectiveness in your current role but also makes you more valuable for future career opportunities.
This session offers actionable strategies to manage projects confidently, even without a project management background. Students receive a sample Weekly Project Management Workflow as well as a Project Checklist to help them organize their projects.
Don’t miss the opportunity to develop skills that ensure your short-term projects are successful and impactful.
Faculty - Ms.Deb Schaffer, PMP
Deb Schaffer, PMP is President of ProProject Manager. She has over 30 years of experience in technical writing, project management, corporate technical training and instructional design, marketing, and process management. She has been a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) for 20 years and is also a certified Black Belt in Process Management. Deb has worked for large, Fortune 500 companies as well as small startups. She has embraced new technologies such as ChatGPT and utilized them for the benefit of client companies. She teaches classes for Colorado Free University and is an active member of the Mile-Hi Chapter of the Project Management Institute.