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Project Management Essentials for Leaders

Who is this game for : Managers and Leaders who are not project management specialists, but who regularly have to plan and manage projects or initiatives as part of their job.
Prerequisites: none
Game duration: 12 hours - (Flexible to suit your specific context)
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Topics covered: project phases and structure, project management tools and templates, resource planning and team organisation, risk management and agility
Additional benefits of the game: develops an analytical and collaborative mindset, along with the ability to adapt quickly and build team resilience in changing circumstances.

Learning outcomes :

  • Understand how the role of a project leader differs from that of a team manager
  • Identify and use the strengths of team members to support project success
  • Plan project work clearly and efficiently
  • Apply core project management tools and frameworks
  • Lead projects with agility and confidence in uncertain environments

Course outline:

1. Define and communicate project essentials
  • Work with your team to set clear project guidelines and shared expectations
  • Define and communicate the project’s purpose, scope, and objectives
  • Allocate the right people, time, and resources to each task
  • Establish key performance indicators to measure progress and outcomes
2. Engage and empower your project team
  • Break down silos and encourage collaboration across functions
  • Organise project work to align with your team’s skills and strengths
  • Clarify roles and responsibilities
  • Build shared ownership and accountability within your team
3. Your project management toolbox
  • The initiation phase
  • The planning phase
  • The implementation phase
  • The closure phase
4. Managing the unexpected 
  • Recognise that change and uncertainty are part of every project
  • Adjust plans quickly while staying focused on key objectives
  • Encourage open communication to keep the team engaged and solutions-focused
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