Foundations of Executive Project & Portfolio Management
This beginner level introduces the fundamental concepts of executive project and portfolio management, focusing on the basics of PMP, Agile, SAFe, and strategic execution frameworks through interactive business simulations and guided coaching.
Learning Objectives
To provide foundational knowledge and skills in project and portfolio management, enabling learners to understand and apply basic principles and frameworks.
Chapters
Explore the basic concepts and terminologies of project management.
Goal:Understand the core principles of project management.
Learn the definition and purpose of project management.
Understand the phases of a project life cycle.
Identify the essential roles in a project management team.
Learn the essential terminology used in project management.
Understand the role of stakeholders in a project.
Learn what determines the success of a project.
Explore typical challenges encountered in project management.
Overview of basic tools used in project management.
Learn the foundational principles and practices of Agile.
Goal:Understand the basics of Agile and its implementation in projects.
Introduction to Agile methodology and its principles.
Compare Agile with traditional project management approaches.
Explore the values and principles of the Agile Manifesto.
Introduction to Scrum as an Agile framework.
Identify key roles within an Agile team.
Learn about the essential ceremonies in Agile.
Overview of tools and techniques used in Agile.
Understand how success is measured in Agile projects.
Learn the basics of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
Goal:Understand the framework and its application in large projects.
Introduction to the Scaled Agile Framework.
Explore the core values of SAFe.
Learn the guiding principles of SAFe.
Overview of the steps to implement SAFe.
Identify key roles in the SAFe framework.
Learn about the Agile Release Train in SAFe.
Explore the events and ceremonies in SAFe.
Understand the benefits of implementing SAFe.
Learn the foundational concepts of Project Management Professional (PMP).
Goal:Understand the basics of PMP certification and its framework.
Understand the code of ethics in PMP.
Introduction to PMP and its importance.
Explore the framework and structure of PMP.
Learn about the knowledge areas in PMP.
Overview of the process groups in PMP.
Understand the structure and requirements of the PMP exam.
Explore the benefits of obtaining PMP certification.
Learn about the tools and techniques used in PMP.
Explore basic strategic execution frameworks used in project management.
Goal:Understand and apply strategic frameworks in projects.
Introduction to PEST analysis for strategic decision-making.
Explore Porter's Five Forces framework for competitive analysis.
Understand the advantages of using strategic frameworks in projects.
Introduction to strategic frameworks in project management.
Learn about the Balanced Scorecard framework.
Overview of the Hoshin Kanri strategic planning process.
Explore the OKR framework for strategic execution.
Learn how to conduct a SWOT analysis for strategic planning.
Learn the basics of using business simulations to enhance project management skills.
Goal:Understand how business simulations can improve project management.
Introduction to business simulations and their purposes.
Explore different types of business simulations used in training.
Understand the advantages of using simulations in project management.
Compare business simulations with traditional learning methods.
Learn how to incorporate simulations into project management training.
Overview of software tools used for business simulations.
Explore case studies of successful business simulations in projects.
Discuss the evolving role of simulations in project management.
Explore the fundamentals of live coaching and its role in project management.
Goal:Understand how live coaching can enhance project management skills.
Learn about live coaching and its significance.
Explore the advantages of live coaching in project management.
Compare live coaching with recorded training sessions.
Identify the key roles and responsibilities of a project management coach.
Explore various techniques used in live coaching for projects.
Learn how to develop effective coaching skills in project management.
Analyze case studies of successful coaching in project management.
Discuss the future trends and innovations in project management coaching.
Realtime audio conversation for interactive session.
Interactive realtime chat session.
Live whiteboard explanation and collaboration.
Real-time wide variety of examples.
Continuous assessment and feedback.
Progress monitoring and record progress journey.
Broadcast session with larger audience for free.
Attend audience queries and provide responses.