This session focuses on the key management plans and methods that must be created to ensure control during the project’s execution. This session ensures you understand:

• The key project control documents, including the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), project schedule, and cost baseline – set up an end to end interdependence
• The Risk Management Process and related documentation trail – a key role of the project manager is to be proactive and embrace risk
• What is a stakeholder, and what is the project managers role in managing stakeholder expectations
• Communications Planning – ensure that the right message gets to the right people, without overloading email boxes
• Creation of the “right” project team – creating a united vision and the environment that motivates the team to excel

Project managers, operational managers, team leaders, and personnel who are involved in the setting up and definition of projects.

This workshop follows the project planning process with an emphasis on the key knowledge areas that strengthen the project plan. Specific information that is presented and discussed is:

• The project planning development process – set expectations for your team’s efforts
• Creating a realistic project baseline – create SMART objectives
• Estimating techniques that incorporate a safety net
• Creating a project cost baseline that gets executive approval
• The risk management process, how to get your team to open up on the challenges ahead
• Communications planning that provides the information required for stakeholders to make the best decision possible

IATA is a PMI Registered Education Provider