Take the Lead! Project Management Fundamentals for Anyone

Name: Take the Lead! Project Management Fundamentals for Anyone
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Project Management For Stuckees

Created byCrystal Richards

Last updated 6/2022

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What you'll learn

Define a project
Identify the core key steps of project management
Recognize the use of everyday tools to manage projects
Create an action plan to implement tips for the next project.

Course content

1 section • 6 lectures • 30m total length

Introduction6:55
Learn to define, time, do, and finish projects by understanding the basics of project management, including goals, deliverables, and stakeholder communication.
Module 1: Define It3:28
Define your project with a one-page charter that outlines what to do, deadlines, deliverables, benefits, and required resources, then map tasks to reduce booking complaints.
Module 2: Time It2:15
Write down specific tasks, time them, and put them on your calendar, using 30-minute time chunks of 25 minutes of work and 5 minutes for review to meet deadlines.
Module 3: Do It6:47
Execute projects by prioritizing tasks, providing concise three-bullet-point status updates, and using practical tools like Outlook, Google Suite, and Evernote to support 15-minute standups and progress tracking.
Module 4: Finish It4:14
Close the project with a closure checklist, capture lessons learned, celebrate achievements, gain acceptance, and apply the four steps—define it, time it, do it, finish it—for future success.
One More Thing...6:23
Develop clear project missions, open communications, and appropriate roles to drive efficient results, while building courage and confidence to lead and deliver successful projects.

Requirements

No project management experience required. After all, you are the stuckee

Description

Project management is an essential part of any team's makeup. Without someone to organize and keep the team up-to-date, projects can quickly go awry. This course is aimed at those who find themselves in charge of every project that comes their way. With clear objectives and a new understanding of best practices, you will be able to run any project with confidence.

Maybe this is you:

You’re the default project manager in their organization—the “accidental project manager.”
Your boss always comes to you to get things done
You’re often tasked to take on a “special project” or to “take the lead” on some new initiative.
You are oftentimes charged with implementing a new initiative in your organization while at the same time expected to keep up with their ly tasks and assignments.

How can this be done successfully?

In this course, you will learn key strategies to effectively start and plan your projects and finish with finesse. Whether you are new to project management or have been in the role for some time, you will learn some useful tips and tricks for keeping your projects on track. The goal of this course is to give you a boost in your confidence so that you feel comfortable tackling even the most challenging projects.

Good project management practices don’t mean you need to read a textbook or get certified. In this course, you will learn to "take the lead" on your next project assignment and learn the techniques and tools so you can stop "winging it" on your projects and "crush it" with confidence, courage, and clarity.

Who this course is for:

Accidental project manager