INTRODUCTION PROGRAM MANAGMENT PLAN : ORGANIZING PROJECTS FOR SUCCESS
This course provides participants with simple tools and methods to plan and manage projects or programs effectively. It emphasizes clarity, accountability, and practical tracking methods. With manufacturing-focused examples, the training ensures participants leave with skills they can apply immediately.
In today’s fast-paced business environment, many organizations struggle to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. This course bridges that gap by simplifying the project and program management process into clear, actionable steps. Participants will gain a structured understanding of how to organize tasks, set measurable goals, and align team efforts toward a shared objective.
Through hands-on examples and interactive sessions, participants will learn how to create well-defined plans that prevent delays, control costs, and improve communication among team members. Whether you’re managing a small project or a company-wide program, this training helps you build confidence in planning, tracking, and evaluating progress effectively.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Differentiate between projects and programs.
- Develop a simple program management plan.
- Assign responsibilities and timelines clearly.
- Monitor progress using straightforward tools.
- Solve common project/program challenges effectively.
The objectives focus on developing practical management skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace. Each module combines theory with real-world practice, ensuring that participants not only understand project management concepts but can also implement them in their daily work.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1: Introduction to Project and Program Management
- Differences between projects and programs
- Why planning matters in manufacturing environments
Module 2: Planning Fundamentals
- Defining scope, tasks, timelines, and resources
- Identifying stakeholders and objectives
- Group activity: drafting a basic plan
Module 3: Roles, Responsibilities, and Communication
- Assigning roles clearly and avoiding overlap
- Building accountability into the plan
- Effective communication with team members
Module 4: Monitoring and Progress Tracking
- Simple tools for monitoring (checklists, dashboards, weekly updates)
- Spotting problems early
- Exercise: progress tracking practice
Module 5: Problem Handling and Workplace Application
- Common challenges (delays, cost overruns, equipment issues)
- Practical solutions to keep projects on track
- Simulation: resolving a program challenge as a team
- Action plan: applying learning to participant’s workplace project
COURSE ITINERARY
Day 1
Time | Session |
|---|---|
9:00 – 10:30 | Module 1: Introduction to Project and Program Management |
10:30 – 10:45 | Tea Break |
10:45 – 12:45 | Module 2: Planning Fundamentals |
12:45 – 1:45 | Lunch Break |
1:45 – 3:30 | Module 3: Roles, Responsibilities, and Communication (part 1) |
3:30 – 3:45 | Tea Break |
3:45 – 5:00 | Module 3: Roles, Responsibilities, and Communication (part 2) |
Day 1 focuses on foundational knowledge, planning strategies, and defining clear communication structures within a project or program. Participants will work through guided exercises to understand how planning influences team efficiency and overall outcomes.
Day 2
Time | Session |
9:00 – 10:30 | Module 4: Monitoring and Progress Tracking |
10:30 – 10:45 | Tea Break |
10:45 – 12:45 | Module 5: Problem Handling – Common Issues |
12:45 – 1:45 | Lunch Break |
1:45 – 3:30 | Module 5: Simulation – Solving a Project Challenge |
3:30 – 3:45 | Tea Break |
3:45 – 5:00 | Module 5: Action Planning – Drafting Own Program Plan |
On Day 2, the course transitions into application and real-world problem-solving. Participants will engage in simulations that replicate actual workplace challenges and develop their own actionable management plans to take back to their organizations.
