Advanced Project Management (Operations Management)

Course Description

Operations Management is the planning and execution of operations (routine work) in the service and manufacturing worlds, including demand forecasting, production planning, inventory control, quality management, and supply chain collaboration. Project Management is the planning and execution of projects (non-routine work) in the service and business worlds, including project initiating, project planning, project executing, project monitoring and controlling, and project closing. The efficient management of operations and projects is of utmost importance for both the success and survival of an organisation.

This program is designed for professionals interested in the application of quantitative methods to solve business problems. The program also serves professionals interested in planning and executing a variety of projects in service and manufacturing firms.

What Do Participants Learn?

• To set up and manage projects effectively
• To scope out the objectives and deliverables for a project
• To create a Project Plan
• To calculate the resources required for a project
• To manage project teams effectively
• To establish systems for monitoring and evaluating projects
• To assess risk factors and develop contingency plans
• To create a motivated project team

Who Should Attend?

• Project managers and Project Directors
• Project team members wishing to move into project management roles
• Other operational staff with a basic understanding of project management tools and techniques
• Project planners
• Senior line managers of project staff
• Technical and engineering staff wishing to develop skills in managing projects

What Will the Learning Experience Include?

Phase: 1

Introduce

• Comprehensive pre-program activities include:
• Web-based information forms & surveys completed by attendee.
• Direct consultation with the attendee about the expectations.

• During the training, participants engage in data, activities, and conversations that lead to insight and knowledge.
• Participants learn from expert trainers who have both academic and business experiences.
• Highly applicable training content & instructive activities for adding depth to training topics.
• **A half-day site visit for integrating the experience & plan next steps. Opportunities to provide connections, ideas & support.

Phase: 2

Explore & Practice

Phase: 3

Apply

• Apply & sustain the learning experience by using this ongoing support:
• To ensure participant has new skills or behavior progress.
• Optional, fee-based mentoring & coaching with the trainer.
• Training materials & additional documents (e-books, pdf files, presentations and articles)

• Evaluate your training experience by giving us feedbacks and help us to reach our organizational goals.
• Participant's Evaluation
• Trainer's Evaluation

Phase: 4

EVALUATE