Rapid Assessment and Recovery of Troubled Projects Course information Duration: 3 days PDUs: 22.5 Course Fee: £1595 excl. VAT €2295 excl. VAT Related links     Ask a question about this course     Download description   Register for a course 5-7 Mar 08 21-23 Apr 08 2-4 Jul 08 10-12 Sep 08 17-19 Nov 08

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Learn how to:

• Structure and lead the effort to assess project problems rapidly
• Determine the root causes of identified problems
• Develop a recovery plan for any troubled project
• Provide leadership to turn the project around
• Use seven key metrics as your guide to success
• Identify and manage signs of trouble early in a project

Course Synopsis

When a project manager is in the trenches every day, sooner or later he will be staring in the face of a troubled project. The project may be your own or may have been one you inherited. Knowing what to do when the time comes will be critical to your success. You’ll need to take action immediately—with speed, accuracy, power, balance and focus. You’ll have little time to think about an approach or polish your skills.

Rapid Assessment and Recovery of Struggling Projects demonstrates a proven process to project recovery. You will get everything you need (process, tools, techniques) to perform a rapid assessment of a project in trouble, develop a solid recovery plan and manage the transition to stability. You will experience what to do step by step, using seven key metrics as your guide to success.

Active participation in the case study, designed to simulate the environment and feel of an actual troubled project, will enable you to build your skills in a meaningful way. This course is a must for experienced project managers who need to know what to do when the chips are down.

Reminder: Participants should have a thorough understanding of scheduling and cost control and risk management before taking this course.

Course Topics

1. Introduction to Assessment Methodology
   1. Identifying the early warning signs of troubled projects
   2. The role of the assessment sponsor
   3. Overview of the Rapid Assessment Model
2. Planning the Assessment
   1. The role of the charter in developing an assessment plan
   2. Bridging the gap between the project team and the assessment team
   3. Evaluating project history through critical documentation
3. Conducting the Assessment
   1. Developing the interview strategy
   2. Using interviews to determine project reality
   3. Analysing and validating project data
4. Developing the Stabilisation Plan
   1. Stabilisation conceptual overview
   2. Recovery strategy options
   3. Develop plan for stabilisation
   4. Addressing people, processes, products, and timing
5. Stabilising the Project
   1. Steps to conduct stabilization plan
   2. Techniques for prioritizing threats, opportunities, and problems
   3. Rebaselining the project plan
   4. Implementing project control metrics
6. Preventive Measures
   1. Avoiding classic mistakes
   2. Establishing a plan for continuous improvement

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