Program
Monday
Day 1 - Defining Projects
8:30 - 8:45 Introductions and icebreakers
- Kick off with an introductory activity to get acquainted and set a positive tone for the course.
8:45 - 8:55 Introduction to Course
- Overview of the course's objectives and layout, and discussion of the activity criteria.
8:55 - 9:15 Activity: Choosing and outlining personal examples
- Participants select and outline personal or hypothetical projects to apply throughout the course.
9:15 - 9:30 Discussion: Goals, Objectives and Success Criteria
- Clarify the definitions and importance of setting clear goals and objectives for project success.
9:30 - 9:50 Activity: Outline Success Criteria
- Individuals draft and refine the success criteria for their selected projects.
9:50 - 10:00 Break
- Short pause to refresh and prepare for the next session.
10:00 - 10:10 Discussion: Resources
- Discuss the types of resources necessary for project success, including time, people, and materials.
10:10 - 10:30 Activity: Outline Resources
- Participants identify and list the resources required for their projects.
10:30 - 10:40 Discussion: Assumptions and Constraints
- Explore common assumptions and constraints in project settings and their impacts.
10:40 - 11:00 Activity: Outline Assumptions and Constraints
- Participants outline assumptions and constraints that might affect their projects
11:00 - 11:10 Discussion: Summary
- Recap the morning's lessons and insights.
11:10 - 11:30 Group Discussion and Questions
- Open floor for questions and shared insights among participants.
Tuesday
Day 2 - Assessing Project Health
8:30 - 8:35 Outline Daily Goals and Objectives
- Brief overview of the day's focus and objectives.
8:35 - 8:55 Discussion: What is Risk?
- Introduce concepts of risk within project management contexts.
8:55 - 9:15 Activity: Defining Risk
- Participants identify and define potential risks in their projects.
9:15 - 9:25 Discussion: Risk Mitigation Plans
- Discuss strategies to mitigate identified risks.
9:25 - 9:40 Activity: Developing a Mitigation Plan
- Work on creating risk mitigation plans for highlighted risks.
9:40 - 9:55 Break
- A short break before resuming the workshop.
9:55 - 10:00 Check-in
- Quick session to address any immediate questions or feedback.
10:00 - 10:15 Discussion: Assessing Project Health
- Techniques and indicators for evaluating the health of a project.
10:15 - 10:35 Activity: Assessing Project Health
- Apply learned techniques to assess the health of participants' projects.
10:35 - 10:45 Discussion: Improving Project Health
- Explore methods to enhance project health and outcomes.
10:45 - 11:00 Group Activity: Improving Project Health
- Collaborative exercise focused on strategies to improve project health.
11:00 - 11:10 Summary
- Recap key points from the day.
11:10 - 11:30 Group Discussion and Questions
- Time for further discussion and clarification on the day's topics.
Wednesday
Day 3 - Time Management
8:30 - 8:35 Outline Daily Goals and Objectives
- Set the stage with the day's goals, focusing on effective time management.
8:35 - 8:55 Discussion: Productivity and Procrastination tendencies
- Explore the relationship between productivity levels and procrastination tendencies.
8:55 - 9:05 Reflection: Productivity and Procrastination
- Reflect on personal experiences and challenges with productivity and procrastination.
9:05 - 9:15 Group Discussion: Productivity and Procrastination
- Share strategies and insights on overcoming procrastination and enhancing productivity.
9:15 - 9:30 Discussion: Building a Successful Workday
- Discuss key elements that contribute to a successful and productive workday.
9:30 - 9:40 Reflection: Building a Successful Workday
- Reflect on personal workday structures and identify potential improvements.
9:40 - 9:50 Group Discussion: Building a Successful Workday
- Exchange ideas and strategies for structuring an effective workday.
9:50 - 10:00 Break
- Time for a short rest before the final sessions of the day.
10:00 to 10:10 Check-in
- Quick check-in to address any immediate thoughts or questions.
10:10 - 10:25 Discussion: Building a Successful Work Week
- Overview of tactics and planning for structuring a productive work week.
10:25 - 11:15 Activity: Building a Successful Work Week
- Hands-on activity to plan and schedule a typical work week based on the discussed principles.
11:15 - 11:30 Closure Activities
- Wrap up the course with a final activity that consolidates learning and encourages ongoing application of the course content.