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Project Management: The Executing Phase

Name: Project Management: The Executing Phase
Rating: 4.2 (25 reviews)

Project Management Course covering the executing phase of any size project using a proven methodology and processes

Created byJeb Riordan

Last updated 4/2016

English

What you'll learn

Be able to manage, monitor and control the execution phase of s project making sure all deliverables are accepted by using solid, repeatable methods and processes
Astonish the management and your stakeholders by demonstrating your new found project management skills and knowledge

Course content

11 sections • 43 lectures • 2h 0m total length

1.0 Hi, I'm Jeb Riordan and Welcome to the Project Execution Phase3:00
My mission is to 'Simplify the Complexity of Modern Project Management'.

This training program will provide you with all the skill, knowledge and tools to enable you to complete any size project on time, in budget and to the delight of your customer without the noise and complexity of modern project management

2.0 Sect 2 Introduction: My Methodology, Integration, Stakeholders and Change1:08
By the end of this section we will have reminded ourselves on the project management methodology we are using to manage and control the project activities. We will know what integration management is all about, how to manage stakeholders and how to control changes to scope, schedule and cost during the execution phase of our project
2.1 Project Management Methodology, Milestone Reviews and Decision Gates8:46
In this lecture we discuss the three layers of our project management methodology, Governance, Project and Production. We then determine the points in the project life cycle when mandatory milestone reviews and decision gate meetings are held
2.2 Project Integration Management: Taking a Holistic View of the Project2:52
In this lecture we finally figure out what project integration management is all about. With initiating processes, closing processes and other process groups in between. And don't forget the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle for continuous improvement
2.3 Managing Stakeholders is Key to a Successful Project Outcome5:18
After this lecture you will understand that communication is the key to managing stakeholders needs and expectations
2.4 Power - Interest Grid: How Interested are the Powerful Stakeholders?2:44
The Power/Interest Grid compliments the Stakeholder Influence Matrix and the Power Map to complete a full analysis of our stakeholders. After this lecture you will be able to complete the Power/Interest grid for your project.
2.5 Managing Change: A Rock Solid Process Will Keep Everything Under Control5:09
After this lecture you will understand the need to control all changes to scope, schedule and cost. Without strict control of these three elements our project will fail
2.6 Review Section 2: Project Integration Management4:30
We review the key points in section 2: Project Integration Management

3.0 Sect 3 Intro: Scope Control, Scope Verification and Getting Paid for It0:40
By the end of this section you will know the difference between scope control and scope verification, the importance of controlling scope creep and making sure we get paid for all the work we do
3.1 Controlling Scope: Control - Correctness :: Verification - Acceptance3:12
After completion of this lecture you will know the difference between scope control and scope verification. Also that both processes happen throughout the life cycle of the project
3.2 Section 3 Review: Project Scope Management1:01
We review the key points in section 3: Scope Management
Quiz # 1

4.0 Resource Management: Manage and Control Resources Will Help Keep Costs Down0:43
After completing this section you will understand that a highly competent and motivated team improves overall project performance and that SMART objectives really are smart
4.1 Developing the Project Team: Improving Competence Will Improve Motivation4:25
After this lecture you will understand that highly competent individuals make for highly motivated teams. And that team building exercises are not the only way to build a team
4.2 Controlling Resources: The Right Resource the Right Time for the Right Cost2:21
In this lecture we discus the various ways of overcoming “Murphy's Law” making sure the right resources are available at the right time without breaking the budget
4.3 Managing the Project Team: Best Done Through Feedback and Appraisals4:15
In this lecture we discuss ways of optimising individual and team performance through regular feedback and formal performance appraisal
4.4 Section 4 Review: Project Resource Management2:05
We review the key points in section 4: Resource Management

5.0 Sect 5 Introduction: “Time is of the Essence” Schedule Delays Not Tolerated0:58
By the end of this section you will appreciate that schedule delays are the most prominent sign of a project in trouble.

So its important to dive deep and manage the schedule of every works package
5.1 Schedule Control: Keep on Track by Monitoring Variances and Trends7:06
After this lecture you will understand why maintaining the baseline schedule is not only necessary for contractual reasons but also because of the impact on cost and profitability.

We also discussed ways of getting back on track by de-scoping, crashing and fast-tracking the scope of work
5.2 Sect 5 Review: Schedule Control: Get Back on Track by Fast-track or Crash2:26
We review the key points in section 5: Controlling Schedule

6.0 Sect 6 Introduction: Control Project Costs: Spend Money According to Plan0:40
By the end of this section you will be able to track costs and monitor the real health of your project using Earned Value Analysis techniques
6.1 Cost Control: Staying in Budget and Getting Paid for all Work Done2:45
After this lecture you will appreciate the need to monitor costs at all times. Staying within budget, spending according to plan and all additional cost being covered by an approved change request
6.2 Section 6 Review: Cost Control Critical to Project Success1:07
We review the key points in section 6: Project cost management
Quiz # 2

7.0 Section 7 Intro: Risk response Planning and Minimising Project Disruption0:53
By the end of this section you will know how to plan your responses to potential risk events and be able to take control of the situation if ever a risk event actually happened
7.1 Risk Response Planning: Avoid Mitigate Transfer or Maybe Accept the Risk3:31
In this lecture we discus ways of eliminating or reducing the impact of potential risk events. And based on the Pareto Principle we make concrete do=able plans for the top 20% risk events
7.2 Controlling Risk: About Executing the Risk Response Plan Just Do It2:08
After this lecture you will not panic! You will not procrastinate. When a risk event actually happens you just execute the plan - without delay
7.3 Section 7 Review: Risk Response Planning and Executing the Plan in Good Time1:53
We review the key points in section 7: Risk response planning and controlling risk when it appears on the horizon

8.0 Section 8 Intro: Quality Assurance and Quality Control Both are Necessary1:02
By the end of this section you will know the difference between quality assurance and quality control; appreciate the need for independent quality audits and know how to check the quality of the product as well as the quality of the project
8.1 Quality Assurance: Quality Audits Another Perspective on Project Performance2:40
After this lecture you will understand the benefits of quality audits being performed by a specialist team outside of the project organisation
8.2 Quality Control: Making Sure the Project and the Product Meets Requirements4:22
After this lecture you will know the difference between quality assurance and quality control. And that corrective action plans need to be implemented immediately a problem is identified
8.3 Section 8 Review: Quality Control and Assurance in the Execution Phase2:27
We review the key points in section 8: Project Quality Management

9.0 Sect 9 Intro: Procurement: Supplier Selection and Contract Administration0:40
By the end of this section you will be able to select preferred suppliers through a three-step process of preparing the bid documents, sending out requests for quotations and finally selecting preferred suppliers using predefined selection criteria
9.1 Selecting Suppliers: Prepare Documents Invite Bids Evaluate Quotes Job Done7:11
In this lecture you will learn how to prepare document sets for inviting bids, sending out invitations and evaluate submissions
9.2 Contract Administration: Making Sure Seller Meets Contractual Commitments2:57
In this lecture we discuss the relationships between buyer and seller, and the major activities needed to manage the agreement between them
9.3 Section 9 Review: Selecting Suppliers and Working With Them as a Team3:33
We review the key points in section 9: Procurement in the execution phase of a project
Quiz # 3

10.0 Sect 10 Intro: Communication Timely and Accurate information is the Key0:49
By the end of this section you will understand that project success may well depend on how well project team members communicate with each other and how well skate holders are kept informed of the status of the project at all times, good and bad…
10.1 Distributing Information: The Process of Communication Project Status2:48
After this lecture you will be able to collect, and distribute project data efficiently and effectively. And hopefully automatically, using proven templates from previous projects
10.2 Managing Communications: Making Sure Information Needs are Satisfied1:36
By the end of this section you will appreciate that making sure the information needs of stakeholders are satisfied really improves the relationship between stakeholders and the project team
10.3 Status Reporting: Where We Are Today and Where We Will Be next Period5:20
By the end of this lecture you will understand that forecasting future performance is more important than reporting on the past performance
10.4 Sect 10 Review: Managing and Distributing Information All You Need to Know2:58
We review the key points in section 10 : Project communications in the execution phase of a project

Requirements

Previous experience working in a project environment would be advantageous, but not necessary as I will take you through all the processes used during the execution phase of a project

Description

Project Management: Executing Phase is designed for aspiring project managers, project team members and technical team members wanting to get more involved in project managing the implementation phase of a project.

This project management course is a follow-on course from Project Management: Planning, and is structured around the premise that all projects have a beginning, a middle and an end, and that all successful projects follow a standardised project management methodology.

Learn how to implement, monitor and control your projects using simple, repeatable project management processes guided by an easy to use project management methodology.

Supercharge your career, build on your project management skills and deliver the product of your project on time, under budget and to the absolute delight of your key stakeholders.

Learn all the project management processes and methods needed to complete the execution phase of your projects making sure all deliverables are completed, documented and accepted
Discover my Practical Project Management Methodology - making your projects easy to manage and control
Download a complete set of the only project management document templates and checklists you will ever need to manage the execution phase of your project successfully

Become a successful and practical project manager by introducing my Practical Project Management Methodology today so that you can plan, implement and bring all your projects to a successful conclusion

In this project management course you will learn:

My Practical Project Management Methodology
What project integration management is all about
How to manage stakeholders during the execution phase
How to manage and control changes to scope, cost and schedule
How to control your project scope
How to control your project schedule
How to develop your project team
How to manage and control your project budget
How to develop a risk response plan and take care of risk events
How to introduce quality assurance and quality control into your projects
How to select suppliers and manage the agreements made
How to produce and distribute effective communications to your stakeholders

The project management course consists of:

Video presentations
Complete set of downloadable project management document templates and checklists
Easy to do quizzes

And

Me - students can ask and comment on questions in the discussion area and I will be available to advise on any aspects of the execution phase of a project

See you on the inside…

Jeb Riordan, PMP

Who this course is for:

This training program will be beneficial to all aspiring project managers, project team members and members of technical teams working in a project environment
Project managers wanting to enhance their career prospects by practising solid, repeatable project management processes
Project team members wanting to support their project managers showing initiative and self motivation by learning new project management skills
Members of technical teams wanting to get more involved in the management of the projects they are working in
Steering team members wanting to talk the same language

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Welcome to the Course1 lecture • 3min

Integration Management: Tying All Other Processes Together Nicely, Very Nicely7 lectures • 30min

Scope Management: Scope control and scope verification two separate beasts3 lectures • 5min

Resource Management: Managing and Controlling Resources Help Keep Costs Down5 lectures • 14min

Schedule Management: Keeping to Schedule the Most Visible Measure of Performance3 lectures • 11min

Cost Management: Critical to Project Success for You and Your Sponsor3 lectures • 5min

Risk Management: Don’t Panic. It’s all about Executing the Risk Management Plan4 lectures • 8min

Quality Management: Quality Assurance and Control Required for a Quality Project4 lectures • 11min

Procurement Management: Select Suppliers Manage Contracts. Don’t Forget the NDA4 lectures • 14min

Communication Management: Keeping Stakeholders Informed Efficiently Effectively5 lectures • 14min

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