Based on experience of real life set ups of project office

Introduction:

This like the buffalo that roam, project management is found at specific spots within an organization, as well as on alterative grazing grounds depending on the season and the time. The premise behind the enterprise project management is that it should permeate the organization. The project office is key to ensure that project management is effectively applied across the organization. This module gives the complete insight to the concept with clear pathways to set up the project office.

Learning Objective: 

• Understand the concept of Project Office. 

• Understand the importance of effective project office in project integration. 

• Explore the generic and specific ways to go for setting up a project office. 

• Evaluate and map the present organization structure and scenario as one of the inputs for Project Office set up. 

• Develop a first draft strategy for the Project Office Set up.

Prerequisite :

This course is designed for those who have some project management knowledge, but who are new to Microsoft Project, or have preliminary knowledge of Microsoft Project.

Who Should Attend :
Project Managers, Project Leaders, Project Engineers, Project Assistants, Team Members, Administrators, Senior Officials, etc. involved in planning & implementation of projects from all sectors and disciplines. 

H/w S/w Requirement:
LCD and Machine to the trainer faculty. Presentation arrangements.

No. of Participants:
Max. of 10 - 12 participants

Duration : 2 Days

Developing the common vocabulary about Project, Project Management. Understanding the integrated approach to project management on the basis of PMBOK. Try and identify what does a PM do in the entire project life cycle. Understand the impact of organization structure on the project management integration and project manager's efficiency. Find out the support that PM expects from the organization. Evolving the concept of Project Office. Identifying and evolving the various types of project office.

Finding pathways for how to go about setting up a project office. Understanding the stakeholders of this endeavor. Suggested DOs and DONTs. Developing a draft plan or concept document.