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Introduction to Project Management

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

This one day workshop is designed for anyone with responsibility for managing Heriot-Watt projects. Most suitable for staff with limited or no experience in managing projects.

Workshop Objectives:
To provide project managers with some basic tools and techniques for managing projects. By the end of the session you will:
1. Understand the basic concepts of project management and the project life cycle
2. Understand the various roles and responsibilities within project management
3. Be aware of skills required of a project manager and own strengths and training needs
4. Know what tools/techniques are available, why and how to use them – and when, how and where to seek further support

The workshop will be participative, with a mixture of delivery, group work, discussion and humour.
• What is a project – when is a project a project
• Project life cycle
• Roles/responsibilities of a project manager
• Risk analysis
• Stakeholder analysis

Please register online in advance of the workshop by visiting http://www.hw.ac.uk/AEteam/Research_Futures/Research_Staff_Events.html and following the 'Book Now' link.