Implementing Organizational Initiatives

Course Description

This course emphasizes how managers can effectively lead initiatives and projects on an individual, team, department, or organizational level. Topics include obtaining support and resources; validating data; handling group dynamics; identifying and mitigating risks; establishing project plans and/or action plans; managing implementation; measuring results and impact; and utilizing continuous improvement, change management, and control models to assess and address project deviations to avoid derailment.

Topics and Objectives

Key Concepts of Strategic Program Management

  • Define the elements of strategic program management
  • Describe how organizations use program management to realize business objectives.
  • Explain the importance of data validation in ensuring effective program management.
  • Describe the program implementation process.
  • Explain the differences between programs and projects.

Alternative Solutions to Strategic Program Management Problems

  • Analyze the effectiveness of program leadership.
  • Interpret program reports.
  • Evaluate performance management tactics.
  • Assess best practices in program and performance management.

Critical Analysis of Strategic Program Management Solutions

  • Develop the business case for change.
  • Propose program and performance management solutions.
  • Design a process for program management.
  • Develop an effective program reporting approach.
  • Evaluate the alignment of program outcomes with organizational results.

Key Concepts of Project Management

  • Describe the essential components of an effective project plan.
  • Identify effective project budgeting strategies.
  • Explain the use of performance management tools.

Alternative Solutions to Project Management Problems

  • Evaluate data for reliability
  • Assess project risks and their impact on project outcomes.
  • Evaluate alternative approaches to "resourcing" a project
  • Evaluate methods for tracking and status reporting.
  • Evaluate methods to reduce conflict within a project team

Critical Analysis of Project Management Solutions

  • Develop a project schedule.
  • Design project risk mitigation strategies.
  • Develop process and quality indicators.
  • Develop financial and non-financial measures.
  • Implement a project closure approach.

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