Course curriculum

  • 2

    Chapter 2: Why

    • At the outset, determine what a successful result will look like

    • Identify key stakeholders to start on the path to success

    • Make sure to reconcile the interests of all key stakeholders

    • Beware of assumptions and risks that have not been make explicit

  • 3

    Chapter 3: What

    • What will the output of your work look like?

  • 4

    Chapter 4: When

    • Are there time boundaries or constraints on the work?

  • 5

    Chapter 5: How

    • A work plan is a road map that provides visibility on getting things done

    • Illustrating how to use a work plan in a familiar situation

  • 6

    Chapter 6: How - Milestones

    • Work plans have milestone events to work towards

  • 7

    Chapter 7: How - Gates

    • As the work progresses, gates are points at which to make critical decisions about proceeding, recalibrating or scrapping the undertaking

  • 8

    Chapter 8: How - Communication and Change Management require their own plans

    • One size fits none when it comes to communication. Learn the nuances of communications and effecting change.

  • 9

    Chapter 9: How - Status Meetings & Checkpoints

    • Status meetings and checkpoints are part of the communications plan

  • 10

    Chapter 10: Who participates on the work team

    • After all the other steps have been considered, identify the appropriate team members

  • 11

    Chapter 11: The Kick Off Meeting

    • The kick off meeting is critical to assure that everyone is on the same page.

  • 12

    Chapter 12: Recap

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