Localisation Project Management - Planning

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56 minutes

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Methods to use so that a complete project schedule can be agreed and documented. Learn how to do this in an efficient way, and the importance of ensuring that all participants in the project, including stakeholders, are aware of the plan, and agree with it.
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This is the third presentation in a series of six 75 minute instructor-led modules to give Localisation professionals an overview of a simple effective process for managing projects successfully. The series is designed for people whose job it is to manage localisation projects so that schedule, quality and cost goals are achieved. The focus is on simple messages and techniques so that participants can improve their project management performance as soon as they return to the workplace.

What is it about?
The content of the thrid module is outlined below. The instructor will present each module in 45 – 60 minutes, illustrating the points with examples from his experience.

Module 3. Planning

This module deals with the methods to use so that a complete project schedule can be agreed and documented. As with Module 1, we will discuss how to do this in an efficient way, and the importance of ensuring that all participants in the project, including stakeholders, are aware of the plan, and agree with it. The key topics covered are:

• Scheduling techniques
• Examples of project plans and schedule documents
• Contingency – how can you build it into your plans?
• Risk analysis - The theory/The reality
• Budgetting
• Lessons Learned*

*A feature of the workshop is the “Lesson Learned” section which summarises the key points and learnings at the end of each module.

What will I get out of it?

Participants will get an outline of a simple effective framework to help them manage projects more successfully.

What’s included?

Participants will have free unlimited access to the session video recording.

Upload Date

August 25, 2010

Trainer Bio

Tom Connolly - Tom Connolly runs itac enterprises, a Project Management and Business Development consultancy enabling clients to meet aggressive goals, streamline operations and grow business. Projects have been implemented in New Product Development and Localisation in the ICT and Life Science sectors. In the past two years Tom has focused on SMEs and start-ups, implementing 'big company' practices in a practical, simple way. He also undertakes highly complex projects for larger clients. Tom has developed a number of workshops which have been delivered successfully in Ireland, Holland, Germany, Finland, Portugal, Spain, Poland, Vienna, Argentina and Australia. Tom is looking for clients who may need experienced highly capable project managers; clients who wish to develop their business in new markets or with new products, and clients who may need their workforce trained to be more effective and efficient.

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norabessaha
over 13 years ago

learned some new terms for me in the industry--deliverables, contingency...so glad about that.

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