Getting Things Done: Project Management for non-Project Managers Workshop

Materials | Venue: BMCC

In today’s complex business environment job functions tend to become narrowly specialized. Yet, virtually any job requires participation in various cross-functional or cross-divisional initiatives, most of which qualify to be referred to as ‘Projects’. Project Management, therefore, is a universal skill, which can be beneficial to anyone, yet often least spoken of or taken for granted in a context of one’s job description.

This workshop will provide an overview of the basic project management methodology and tools to help non-project managers grasp concepts of the project life-cycle from requirement to successful delivery. Particular attention will be given to the importance of execution as a key ingredient for transforming a ‘vision’ into the ‘reality’.  We’ll also review the common project pitfalls based on the instructor’s personal experience from close to a decade of running projects in the financial services industry.

Who can benefit from this workshop?

  • Anyone whose job requires to complete or participate in project assignments of various complexity (often not directly stated in one’s job’s description)
  • Project sponsors and clients who ultimately benefit from the project deliverables (learn how to effectively work with your project team, what to expect and what to ask for)
  • Professional project managers navigating the always changing and uncertain landscape of large corporations (where every rule from the project management textbooks seems to be broken)