Advanced Project Management (4/4): Execution to Close-Out

Name: Advanced Project Management (4/4): Execution to Close-Out
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A thorough explanation of Project Management concepts to prepare learners to be Project Management Professionals, PMP

Created byJamal Moustafaev, BBA, MBA, PMP

Last updated 8/2023

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What you'll learn

Understand how to conduct the kick-off meeting
Understand how to conduct the kick-off meeting
Recognize the importance of meeting minutes
Learn about conflict resolution and dealing with difficult people
Understand how to deal with scope changes (scope creep)
Learn about Earned Value methodology
Appreciate is the impact of scope changes
Understand risk management
Understand why do a “Lessons Learned” document

Course content

3 sections • 13 lectures • 2h 26m total length

Instructor Introduction and course overview12:01
Master execution to closeout in advanced project management, including kickoff meetings, monitoring and control, team development, conflict resolution, earned value, scope changes, risk, and lessons learned.

Managing the Execution Phase16:10
Manage the execution phase by leading kickoff meetings, developing teams, resolving conflicts, and addressing resistance while ensuring quality execution and effective stakeholder communication.
Work Execution15:27
Execute post kickoff by coordinating the project team and stakeholders, monitor results, report progress, replan as needed, and apply work authorization and quality management plan to manage conflicts.
Human Resistance11:29
Address human resistance to change in project management with education, communication, and negotiations; manage difficult people and drive project execution from kickoff to close-out.
Project Monitoring and Control7:51
Explore how to monitor and control projects during the control phase, report performance against baseline, manage scope changes and risks, and address stakeholder expectations with earned value insights.
Manage Expectations12:35
Align stakeholder expectations with project delivery by educating on change control, evaluating change requests, and tracking impact on cost, time, and risk.
Documentation / Scope Verification13:16
Manage scope verification with versioned documents, single ownership, and stakeholder updates; verify results through inspection and user acceptance testing, and implement corrective actions to stay on budget and schedule.
Risk Management17:23
Learn risk monitoring and control, identify residual and new risks, execute risk plans, and evaluate effectiveness while communicating with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Performance Measurement5:35
Explore performance measurement in project management by weighting phases, tracking milestones, and using percent complete, fixed form, and earned value methods; understand phase-based progress and bias against optimism.
Earned Value Method – Part 29:11
Explore the earned value method through a 10-day excavation example, computing planned value, actual cost, earned value, and key variances, with corrective actions via project control.
Earned Value Method – Part 18:20
Explore the earned value method by defining plan value, actual cost, and earned value, and applying schedule and cost variances through practical production examples.

Project Close-Out7:19
Review why projects close out, including completion, failure, or customer termination, and differentiate extinction from inclusion and integration terminations, including no-cost cancellation and default or convenience terminations.
Project Close-Out Processes / Wrap-up9:50
Close out projects with admin closure and contract closeout, archive performance measurement documents and status reports, and capture lessons learned to inform future work and governance.

Requirements

This course is an introduction to project management, no prior knowledge is required.

Description

Welcome to an exceptional course series led by Jamal, an esteemed expert in project management. The Advanced Project Management series comprises four parts, offering a comprehensive exploration of the entire project management domain, incorporating practical applications and theoretical concepts. In this fourth and final installment, we will delve into "Execution to Close-Out."

This workshop is meticulously designed to equip you with vital skills and knowledge for successful project execution, monitoring, control, and close-out. Jamal will share invaluable insights, practical strategies, and an array of tricks, tips, "guerrilla warfare" tactics, engaging exercises, captivating case studies, and fascinating historical examples throughout the course.

By actively participating in this dynamic learning experience, you will gain a deeper understanding of project execution and learn effective techniques for monitoring and controlling project progress. You will also explore essential aspects of project close-out, ensuring that projects are concluded efficiently and in alignment with organizational goals.

Upon completing this course, you will earn 2.5 PDUs, which can be applied towards your PMP certification or re-certification requirements, enhancing your professional credentials.

Should you have any questions or require personalized guidance, rest assured that you can directly contact the instructor for support.

Join us now to embark on this transformative journey into advanced project management, led by Jamal. Expand your expertise, master execution strategies, and discover the art of project close-out in the dynamic world of project management.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to achieve professional level understanding of project management.

Advanced Project Management (4/4): Execution to Close-Out

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 12min

Execution Phase10 lectures • 1hr 57min

Project Close-Out2 lectures • 17min

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