SENIOR INTERNATIONAL PROJECT MANAGER

Jim is an experienced Project and Programme Manager, having undertaken a number of project and programme management appointments. These include putting a pro-fessional competency assessment framework in place for the Human Resources Institute of New Zealand, im-plementing a business scorecard into a large human re-sources department and managing the programme that put a safety management system into the New Zealand Defence Force.

Jim has held a number of training appointments and is an experienced presenter. He is a Chartered Fellow of the Human Resource Institute of New Zealand, is a pro-fessional member of the New Zealand Institute of Safe-ty Management. He is PRINCE2 Project and Programme

management qualified and holds a Master’s Degree and a Graduate Diploma in Business Studies majoring in Human Resources from Massey University.

Jim is a former Army Officer and has travelled extensive-ly. He has worked with people from many different cul-tures and enjoys travelling and meeting new people. He is an experienced trainer and presenter and has a breadth of experience covering many business disciplines includ-ing strategy development, process development, policy development and business measurement. Jim is also ISO 9001 Certified and is a certified auditor.

In his spare time Jim enjoys fishing (in particular spear fish-ing), renovating old homes and spending time with his family.

Jim Pope

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» Gold embossed SIPM™ Certificate with your name and designation as MASIPM (Member of the Association of Senior International Project Managers)

» The ability to use the designation SIPM™ on your business card and resume

» Access to the ASIPM network and body of information online

» Access to ASIPM journal published online

» The SIPM™ shows that you have completed graduate level advanced leadership skills education and that you have the skills and experience to manage leadership programs on a national, regional and global level.

» The SIPM™ certification will be received on the last day of the workshop upon successfully completing the exam

» Receive 28 PDU’s for being eligible to take the PMP examination further on or help continue an already existent PMP designation

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. To understand how to select international projects and programs using management tools and techniques

2. To understand modern international project and program management based on global management foundational standards including PMI’s PMBOK, Standard for Program Management, and IPMA competency based methodology

3. To understand tips and tricks on how practically to setup a PMI compliant project from both PM/PMO perspectives including advice based on a proven Information Structuring Methodology

4. To understand how to establish a successful international project using a detailed 5 day case study based on a real project with over 30 exercises and 10 management presentation

5. To provide an integrated view of projects, programs and portfolios

6. To share tips, experience and best practice guidelines that relate also to projects and programs

7. To prepare for the multiple-choice SIPM exam format

8. Understand what is the latest in academic research in project management and how it impacts the practitioner world

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The Association of Senior International Project Managers™ is a worldwide Professional Management organization with members in many countries hosting and organizing certifi-cation training worldwide and offering our exclusive board certification designations to candidates who meet the high standards in the field of Project Management. ASIPM and its parent organization the International Academy of Business and Financial Management (IABFM – www.iabfm.org) is in-ternationally accredited by ANSA – The American National Standards Institute. The ASIPM consist of all SIPM holders, including thousands of existing CIPM and MIPM certified professionals who will be joining in with the new designation. The association is also open for membership to all PMI, IPMA and PRINCE 2 designated pro-fessionals world wide, as well as holders of graduate degrees in Project Management.

5 KEY TAKE AWAYS

1 Understand the structure and approach of suc-cessful international project management

2Understand and have confidence on how to setup and direct a PMI compliant complex international project/program through real-life case study and examples

3Gain a broader perspective by understand how projects fit into portfolios and programs per-spectives – the famous eagle view

4Understand theories, eponymous laws, and the most used tools & techniques that impact and therefore help or hinder in achieving project success

5Understand what is being researched in the field of project management and the findings that can help you in your position

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MODULE 1PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN THE INTERNATIONAL ARENA

» Project, Project Management, Program management, Portfolio management vs. Operations

» Strategic alignment » Project success and project management success/failure how they are measured

» Consequences of poor project/program management » Success Factors, Success Criteria » Organizational structures and their influence on project performance

» Evolving role and types of the PMO at the project, program and portfolio levels

» Project management and its constraints » The importance of adopting project life cycles International trends in project management

» Organizational impact on projects including governance, stakeholders

MODULE 2INITIATING AND ORGANIZING INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

» Challenges of initiating (complex) projects » Defining the statement of work on internal and external projects;

» Using creative techniques to set a product or service vision » Feasibility analysis and the business cases » Project selection tools, financial and non-financial » Challenges of selecting international projects; alignment with organizational strategy

» Balancing projects within a portfolio; » Establishing a project charter » Mandating the project under a program; establishing priorities among constraints;

» The role of the kick off meeting

MODULE 4PRODUCING INTEGRATED PROJECT SCHEDULES

» Challenges of scheduling projects » Working with dependencies » Estimating durations » Team consensus techniques to estimate durations » Creative technique to quickly estimate durations » Estimating under uncertainty » Critical path and critical chain methods » Understanding different schedule types » Compressing and optimizing the schedule » Schedule vertical and horizontal traceability on projects » Schedule development best practices » Presenting formats to management » Analysing the schedule risk

MODULE 3PLANNING THE SCOPE ON INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

» Challenges of defining the scope in complex projects » Using multiple creative techniques to gather requirements whilst building stakeholder consensus

» Requirements gathering with dispersed stakeholders » Techniques to prioritize requirements » Requirements traceability » Building the scope statement » Avoiding scope ambivalence » Using a product breakdown structure to build a common understanding

» Setting up the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) » WBS development best practices in projects

MODULE 5ESTIMATING AND BUDGETING COSTS

» Challenges of budgeting projects

» Project managers wishing to formalize and extend their existing knowledge from a project competency perspective whilst building on best international practices based on knowledge areas and processes

» Any senior project stakeholder moving into an international environment wishing to understand the challenges around achieving successful international projects and programs

» Senior managers/directors who would like to develop their strategic skills for the selection and successful management of projects and programs

» Team leaders working in an international project environment that would like to broaden their understanding of the dif-ferent perspectives of project management including theories/eponymous laws such as agency theory, stewardship the-ory, Parkinson’s law and student syndrome and how these impact project success

» Team members looking to develop their awareness of international project management and how they can best support their project managers

» Sponsors of projects, who would like to learn more about how international projects are setup and managed as well as many tips on their role and how to be an excellent and supportive sponsor

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» Understanding cost types » Estimating costs Life cycle costing » Understanding the how to create a (risk based) contingency reserve

» Cost budgeting, “S Curve” and the performance measurement baseline

» Reconciling funds » Working with control accounts » Tracing and authorizing costs in projects

MODULE 9RISK MANAGEMENT

» Addressing cultural and process related issues while managing risks

» Establishing a risk management approach and understanding risk tolerance and appetite

» Conducting workshops and using creative techniques to identify risks

» Formulating risks » Understanding risks scores and generating consensus over risks’ criticality

» Assessing overall project risk, assessing risks quantitatively, responding to project risks

» Establishing and managing the contingency reserve » Reassessing project risks, auditing risks and reporting risk metric

» Creating a risk managing culture and selling risk management to senior management

MODULE 8STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT SKILLS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL PROJECT MANAGER

» The need for effective international stakeholder management

» Identification and mapping of stakeholders according to different classifications

» Challenges of meeting stakeholder expectations in changing environments

» Example on how to classify and proactively manage international stakeholders

» Establishing a communications management plan » Communications tools and techniques » Communication processes » Communications technology » Multi-cultural communications and appropriate behavior by the senior international project manager

» Advanced presentation skills for project managers » Preparing and presenting project reports

MODULE 11MONITORING AND CONTROLLING INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

» Challenges of monitoring international projects » Process and human related issues in performance measurement

» Colleting work performance data in an international project » Earned value management » Issuing corrective and preventive actions » Using earned value management to assess and forecast performance

» Measuring work in progress » Managing projects issues and problems » Reporting project performance efficiently according to the audience

» Managing changes

MODULE 12INTERNATIONAL PROJECT TERMINATION AND PROJECT CLOSEOUT

» Detailed process to close the phase or project » Tools to support the closing processes » Facilitation of Lessons Learned Discussions

MODULE 7ORGANIZING AND LEADING THE INTERNATIONAL PROJECT TEAM

» Planning resource management » Tools and techniques used in HR management » Acquire and management teams » Advanced recruitment skills for international project managers

» Managing group dynamics throughout the project » Dealing with potential sources of conflict throughout the project life-cycle

» Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs » Motivation – Herzberg’s Motivation/ Hygiene theory » Understanding what motivates people and analyzing personal value systems.

MODULE 6MANAGING QUALITY

» Challenges of meeting project quality requirements » Understanding the stakeholders’ product, process and project quality expectations

» Translating expectations into quality standards and metrics » Auditing quality » Organizing the team for process improvement activities » Controlling quality

MODULE 10PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT

» Need for structured procurement » Importance of planning » Types of procurement documents » Types of contracts and associated risks » Conducting and administering the procurement process » Importance of managing contracts and outsourcing partners

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Delivery Type Group Live

Pre-requisites

Attendees should have a good working knowledge of project management processes, tools

and technique

Level Advanced Training

This Program is worth 28 PDUs

IN-HOUSE If interested to run this course in-house please contact Goran Gakidev at +971 4 447 5711 or e-mail: goran.gakidev@leoron.com

DISTANCE LEARNING PROG. If interested to run this course with our distance learning program please contact Agron Kurtishi at +971 4 447 5711 or e-mail: agron.kurtishi@leoron.com

4-DAY CASE STUDYThe participants will work in teams during to the week and follow a structure that models the types of decisions and issue of a project. As part of the case study the teams will produce key project document deliverables (artifacts) and manage the types of internal and external influences on a project. There will be role play and coaching throughout the day. The case study builds on the knowledge gained throughout the course and embeds the knowledge through the 30 plus exercises.

*Note: Delegates should bring their laptops for exercises. Course credit will be given for completed assignments.

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Registration will begin at 08.00 on Day One.

The program will commence at 08.30 each day and continue until 16.30.

There will be two refreshment breaks and lunch at ap-propriate intervals.

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