Project Management Mastering project complexity

Vlerick Business School

Operations & Supply Chain Management / General Management

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In today’s complex world of work, effective project management is critical. This four-day programme gives you the tools, techniques and skills to successfully deliver projects and manage stakeholders.

It helps project management professionals like you to manage people – and to encourage, help and steer teams to reach the finish line on time and on budget. You’ll live and learn new approaches in case simulations – so you’re ready to leap into project coordination in your own organisation.

Programme Content

In four modules, you’ll discover how a project-based approach to working gives you flexibility, accountability and control – and you’ll gain project management insights and techniques that allow you to drive productivity.

Module 1: The fundamentals of project-based working

Explore the differences between project management and portfolio management

Discover how to link project-based working with organisational structure

Understand potential project pitfalls and success factors

Module 2: Project planning and network analysis

Discover network planning techniques

Learn to manage resources

Dive into simulated cases on project performance and risk analysis

Explore project planning software

Module 3: Project performance management and project control

Understand risk management and the project baseline schedule

Explore project performance measurement and follow-up

Module 4: Teamwork and people management skills

Discover team building and interaction styles

Understand how to communicate within a team

Explore and assess your own strengths and weaknesses

Programme Audience

Project managers

Executives looking to professionalise their project management skills

Programme Benefits

Know how to design, plan, and manage projects

Understand the drivers of project performance

Recognise the challenges and pitfalls of every project phase

Keep your projects aligned with company strategy and allocated resources

Testimonials

"The programme provided me with valuable tools to strengthen my project management approach. The project control methodology was immediately applicable and gave me more confidence in working. The insights from the professors added significant value to my daily practice."

Linde Vermeylen

Project Manager Translational Research at Flamingo Therapeutics NV

"The programme revolved around developing good structures for both the project and the organisation. Through examples, we put theory into practice. Plenty of attention was given to the social skills of the project leader and his or her role within the team. I left the programme with actionable ideas to apply within my projects."

Nele Van Crombrugge

Project Coordinator at Genzyme

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Prashansa Uttam

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+91 9403890085[email protected]Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm IST

Vlerick Business School

Executive Education Office

Karen Ruiz

+32 9 210 92 19

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https://www.vlerick.com

Brussels, Belgium

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