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WORKSHOP
PROJECT ASSURANCE AND HEALTH CHECKS
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Duration - 1 Day
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Course Summary
Once projects are underway,
there is a need to ensure they are on target and the project will be
successfully completed. There is also a need to ensure that projects are
running properly to prevent failure. This course will provide project
managers and administrators with a series of tools which will allow them to
check the health of their, and related projects. These tools will tell them
whether the appropriate project management methods documents and controls
are being used, and what to do if they are not.
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What you will learn
 | How to
improve the effectiveness of projects |
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Understanding the different types of project assurance |
| How to
ensure appropriate project administration and controls are used |
| How to
establish a system for project assurance |
| How to
prepare for health checks |
| How to
undertake different types of project health checks |
| What to
do if missing elements are found |
The workshop will introduce highlight and discuss relevant
topics, including:
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Project health checks in context
Overview of projects
The need to control projects
How to prevent failure in projects
Need for quality in projects
What is project assurance
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Role of assurance in projects
Assurance as part of the project quality processes
Conforming to standards
Identifying missing controls
Helping projects to succeed
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Types of project assurance
End stage reviews
Quality reviews
Project audits
Gated reviews
Lessons Learnt
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Preparing for health checks
Scope of health check
Organising the health check
Health check Questionnaire
Understanding the project
Project resources and participation
Co-ordinating with the project
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Implementing health checks
Project introduction and walk through
Completing the Questionnaire
Interviews, meetings and discussions
Timescales
Level of detail and complexity
Initial results and concerns
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Feedback and follow up
Compiling results and significance
Action lists and follow up
Feedback and comments
Preparing reports
Escalation and further investigations
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Presentation method
The workshop is intended to be provided in a workshop format, maximising the
contributions from participants. The workshop will
include a high level of graphic and animated content. A variety of practical
examples and case studies will also be used, which will be current and relevant
to the workshop and the audience. Where possible, instructors will also provide
additional coaching and mentoring to students.
The participants will also be encouraged to play
an active role in the workshop. Participants will be encouraged to take
part in a variety of exercises, as well as discuss various elements
of the workshop and related issues.
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Other information
Participants will receive a comprehensive set of notes
relating to the workshop, together with any supplementary handouts.
Participants will also receive tip sheets, checklists and other
supporting information, to take away for future reference. All of which
can be utilised immediately after completion of the workshop.
This workshop module can also be tailored to the
requirements of the organisation. It can also be adapted to complement
other staff development, or change management related initiatives.
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Cost - £500 for up to 6 participants
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Related courses
Basic Project Management
Programme and Portfolio management
Establishing
Projects
Establishing Project Support
Offices
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Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ)
regarding the workshops
All staff development workshops are subject to Migrators
Conditions of Service.
To book the workshop, please download and complete a Booking Form.
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