Fundamentals in Managing Projects
Overview
A staggering 70% of projects fail to deliver on their promises. This high rate of project failure is a significant challenge for businesses worldwide. The good news is that implementing a robust management process can cut this failure rate to 20% or less.
This one-day “Fundamentals in Managing Projects” workshop is your essential guide to mastering the core principles and practices of effective project management. You will dive into vital aspects like meticulous project planning, robust scope management, proactive risk assessment, and clear stakeholder communication. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the foundational knowledge and practical insights to confidently approach and manage projects from start to finish, regardless of industry or complexity.
Event Detail
During this one-day session, participants will be guided on the following:
Introduction to Project Management Methodologies
- Why formal project management is needed
- Choosing the right methodology (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
Key Roles in a Project
- The Project Manager
- The Project Team
- The Project Sponsor
- The Management Team
- Stakeholders
Initiating a Project
- Presentation & Activity
Planning the Works
- Scope – Work Breakdown Structure
- Schedule – Activity sequence
- Costs – Activity durations
- Risks – Risk Register
- Resources – Responsibility Assignment Matrix
- Stakeholder – Stakeholder Register
- Quality – Project & product quality
- Communications
- Procurement
- Integration – Putting it all together
Making it Happen
- Works management
- Team management
- Risk management
Tracking Progress
- Delivery: Presentation
Closing the Project
- Learn from each project by properly document project works, successes or failures
Programme/Agenda
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Identify different frameworks of project management Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid.
- Facilitate execution of small projects that are typically less than six months, with limited budget, limited interdependency with other projects, and no significant strategic impact.
- Implement realistic project plans based on the understanding of project objectives and project scope.
- Utilise appropriate methods and tools to track and drive progress of project against set plans and timelines.
- Identify risks to the success of projects and take appropriate actions to manage them.
- Collaborate effectively with relevant internal and external stakeholders directly impacting the project.
- Deploy manpower, financial budgets and relevant resources to different parts of the project for efficient and effective completion.
- Track project deliverables against project schedules, monitor costs, timescales and resources used and take basic corrective actions in case of misalignment.
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND
This highly practical workshop provides participants with practical project management skills through interactive lessons, case studies, and exercises, building confidence from project initiation to completion. It offers a strong foundation for success in any industry, whether you are new to project management or looking to enhance your existing skills.
Contact Detail
Contact No: 6827 6857
Email: haresh.kumar@sbf.org.sg
Speaker Information
Wednesday, 6 August 2025 - Wednesday, 6 August 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
160 Robinson Road, SBF Center, Training Room, Level 6, Singapore 068914