TOPICS

Course Outline
1. Dynamics of Taking Over a Project
Project Charter
Stakeholders and Stakeholder Analysis
Project Scope Baseline
Project Schedule and Cost Baselines
2. Understanding the Simulation
Simulation Overview
Navigating the Interface
Practice Session
3. Building the Right Project Team
Determining Resource Needs
Team Creation and Utilization
4. Understanding Performance Interdependencies
Tracking, Analyzing, and Reporting Project Performance
Forecasting Project Performance
Multidimensional Decision-Making
Hands-On Exercises
Exercise 1: Complete a Stakeholder Analysis

Exercise 2: Address Initial Risks

Exercise 3: “Test Drive” Sim4Projects

Exercise 4: Build Your Virtual Project Team

Exercise 5: Kick Off the Project

Exercise 6: Prepare the Second Management Report

Exercise 7: Prepare the Third Management Report

Exercise 8: Prepare the Final Project Report.