Developing, Planning and Delivering Successful Business Projects 

What is the Project Management Skills Training about? 

This Project Management Skills course is about understanding the pragmatic skills required to successfully plan, implement, monitor and evaluate projects. 

Who is the Project Management Skills Training for? 

Our tailored Project Management Skills Training Programmes can be adapted for different levels and job functions from team members right through to senior teams. InterCHANGE will discuss who wishes to attend the training and what their specific requirements are. 

How will the organisation benefit? 

Many organisations are project based with staff negotiating a complex landscape of competing demands across different projects. When projects are well organised the organisation can benefit from the release of creativity and innovation sparked by conversations between people from different departments, levels and professional interests. 

What will you learn on the course? – a typical course content 

You will be able to: 
Recognise the principles of project planning, setting key objectives to be achieved by whom and when 
Identify dependencies and project stakeholders 
Understand key elements of risk management, including contingency planning 
Estimate resources required 
Know how to use network diagrams 
Appreciate the different Project leadership styles 
Facilitate effective cross functional project team working 
Monitor and evaluate projects, including reflecting on what lessons can be learnt 

How is the Leadership Development Programme delivered? 

Classroom / Workshop 

One to One Coaching 

Participant Feedback 

"InterCHANGE People Development have delivered an effective Time and Workload Management programme for Optivo colleagues over the last year. As a result of positive feedback, we continue to offer this programme to our colleagues 
 
The programme offers pragmatic tools that participants can apply to their daily challenges. Colleagues leave the workshops feeling empowered to make changes and positively assert their boundaries to help them keep on track with work schedules and maintain a healthy balance in their lives. 
 
InterCHANGE has worked closely with us to create a programme tailored to our needs and we’re very pleased with the programme which is engaging and motivating." 
Tina Edwards, Director of Learning and Organisational Development 

How effective was the trainer at engaging you with your learning? 

80% said Very Effective 
20% said Effective 
 
“Felt very engaged with the Trainer, she made the Training interesting and enjoyable.” 
 
“Catherine is a pleasant, professional and knowledgeable trainer.” 
 
“Catherine was very engaging with the group.” 
 
“She is excellent at understanding where participants are in the learning and suggesting ways to benefit them.” 

Which part/s of the learning did you find most valuable and why? 

“Taking the time to evaluate if the outcome is worth the time involved. The priority matrix was also really useful as were the tips around making the most of your own most productive time and scheduling your day around that. “ 
 
“The aspects of psychology were very interesting and I actually learned a lot about myself.” 
 
“Everyone was able to engage throughout the 3 parts of the course and I also felt that it was a safe environment to share experience and also ask for advice.” 
 
“Techniques that we have been taught will be taken away.” 
 
“Opportunity to reflect on and critically assess own practice” 

Would you recommend this course to a colleague? 

100% said Yes