Syllabus

Introduction to Project Management Framework

  • Challenges of project management
  • Essentials of project management
  • Overview of approach
  • Role of project managers

Gathering and Using Data

  • Data cycle
  • Types/sources of data
  • Data collection
  • Analyzing data
  • Data management

Needs Assessment

  • Identifying project needs
  • IDEO
  • Prioritizing needs

Planning: Overview

  • Establishing governance structure
  • Authorizing start of the project (charters, roles matrix)
  • Creating a logic model

Planning: Developing a Roadmap

  • Developing a project plan

Planning: Beyond Implementation

  • Transition planning
  • Sustainability
  • Capacity building

Keys to Project Success

  • HR/managing people
  • Team building
  • Involving/engaging stakeholders
  • Effective meetings
  • Communication
  • Working across cultures
  • Scope management
  • Financial management
  • Time management
  • Monitoring/issue management

Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Project M&E plan

Transition

  • Closing out projects