Turning Around Problem Projects
Identification, Assessment, and Recovery Techniques for the Successful Turnaround of Problem Projects
Project managers and executives do not like to talk about “problem” projects; however, the reality is that they do exist. Much time and effort is spent on the development and implementation of project management best practices to ensure that projects are completed successfully. However, from time to time, we are faced with events that result in a troubled or “problem” project that is put in jeopardy with regard to our anticipated criteria used to define success.
This two-day course prepares you to be able to identify and assess problems that result in problem projects, and implement recovery techniques to turn the project around for successful completion.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course should be attended by project managers and any individuals involved with requirements to assessment and turnaround of problem projects. This course assumes that attendees have a solid understanding of and competency in the generally accepted best practices of project management.
COURSE FEATURES
This practical course emphasizes the fundamentals of identification, assessment, and recovery of problem projects. Through instruction, dialog, and practical examples and exercises, upon completion of this course you will be able to:
• Recognize Classical Symptoms of Problem Projects
• Determine the Rroot Cause of Problems
• Implement Critical Steps to Initiate Turnaround
• Successfully use Systematic and Creative Resolution Techniques
• Know When and How to Terminate Doomed Projects
• Implement Problem Prevention Techniques
COURSE OUTLINE
What You Should Know about Problem Projects
• Definitions and Characteristics
• Problem Solving
• Problem Project Symptoms
• Types of Problem Projects
Problem Solving Strategies
• Problem Solving Strategies
• Problem Project Resolution Approaches
• Project Risk Management
Systematic Approach to Resolution
• Problem Project Identification and Understanding
• Problem Project Assessment and Analyzing
• Solution Selection & Implementation
Creative Approach to Resolution
• LOGPAD, JAD, and Dialogue Mapping
Turning Around Problem Projects
• Critical Steps for Turnaround
• Sources of Problem Projects
• Problem Project Situations
How to Terminate “Doomed” Projects
• Steps in Canceling a Project
• Recognizing “Doomed” Projects
• Project Closeout Plans
Problem Project Prevention
• DO’s for Success
• DON’T’s for Success
• Top Strategies for Project Success
Program Number: PMM003
Duration: 2 Days
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Earn: 14 PDUs
KNOWLEDGE AREAS ADDRESSED
This course addresses the following knowledge areas of the Project Management Institute’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge:
• Project Integration Management
• Project Scope Management
• Project Time Management