Project Management Executive Overview
There is a noticeable trend among excellent organizations – they are moving toward a more project-oriented approach to managing their businesses. Project management has emerged as a proven methodology for increasing an organization’s success in new product development, enhancement of existing products, implementing organizational change and more. Because effective project management methodology involves everyone in the organization in some way, the ability of executives and senior managers to understand their roles and responsibilities in leading projects is critical.
This overview session is designed specifically to help executives and senior managers understand and appreciate the value project management can bring in helping achieve business objectives and strategies. Participants will learn how project management can add consistency to the process of delivering quality products and solutions to customers on time, within budget and ahead of the competition date.
- An Orientation on the Need For and Process of Modern Project Management
- Key Points at Which Executives and Senior Managers Have the Most Impact on Projects
- The Essential Roles that Executives and Senior Managers Have in Facilitating Long-term and Short-term Project Success
- A Common Vocabulary for Project Management
- An Opportunity to Discuss the Use and Improvement of Project Management
This four-hour program is targeted for organizational leadership.
We can tailor this program and deliver it on-site for your employees and leaders.
Facilitator
Bob Jewell has 36 years of hands-on experience managing and consulting on engineering, operational and strategic projects. His project experience ranges from the fabrication of hydro-electric turbines to the development of an open-heart surgery program and startup of a new aircraft engine repair facility.
“Very informative, helpful instruction and insight. Instructor was very effective.”
Ernie Hendershot, Facilities Engineer,
Lubrizol