Feeling overwhelmed by tasks and deadlines? Designed for executive assistants and other administrative professionals, this program shows how to use project management techniques to change the way you approach projects and large tasks. Learn how to plan, prioritize and manage projects and deadlines in fast-paced work environments, with less stress and better results.
Make sound decisions about how and where to direct your time and energy
Take better control by differentiating project tasks from daily ongoing tasks
Build skills in planning, prioritizing, monitoring, controlling and evaluating projects and timelines
Apply project management and communication processes for supporting multiple people and projects in a team setting
Overcome common project challenges and avoid getting overwhelmed
Manage project workloads more efficiently, and lead projects for maximum results
Project management terminology
Creating a project kick-off document that captures the goals, completion criteria an all of the work to be done
Identifying and communicating with project stakeholders
Using a work breakdown structure to better plan tasks and check points
Applying project templates to develop communication, risk and task management plans
Generating a realistic project schedule
Tools for tracking and controlling projects
Responding proactively to project risks and changes
Improving your team leadership skills in a project environment
Practical solutions to common project challenges
Closing out project activities successfully
Special features
You will work on a variety of project scenarios, applying what you are learning to real-world situations. You will leave with a reference guide and templates to support ongoing learning back at work.
Tracy Page
Tracy is a certified project management consultant who works locally and internationally to help clients deliver successfully on complex strategic projects. Her workshops in project management, communication and leadership help team members develop their delivery skills and become more effective in their day-to-day working relationships.
"A great step-by-step approach to the fundamentals of a project. So many levels were looked at, but at a manageable pace and with great instructor interaction.”
“This program was all that I hoped it would be. When I returned to my organization, I felt confident and ready to use what I have learned. I am excited to assist my department with our projects.”