C0818: Aerospace Program Management - It's More than Scheduling and Delivery

Abstract

Content: Effective and efficient management of today's complex and integrated programs requires both the refinement of interpersonal and basic leadership skills as well as the application of appropriate technologies and tools. This seminar is intended to introduce basic program management skills and techniques to first-line and mid-level leaders to help them comfortably and confidently assume their role and to aid in assuring program success.
Areas of special concentration will include: role of project management, communication, interpersonal skills, schedule management, interfacing with other units, Task Scoping (Estimating, Pricing, Financial Measures, etc.), project management software use, compliance reporting, risk management and more. This seminar will include lecture, dialog, and case-study approaches. Active participation of the class attendees will ensure a dynamic baseline for learning and honing valuable skills.

Learning Objectives

Content

By attending this course, you will be able to:

Communicate more effectively in all media - verbal, written, and electronic modes
Refine interpersonal skills as they relate to dealing with diverse personal perspectives, attitudes, and motivational techniques
Develop and utilize task schedules
Demonstrate effective management of all resources (people, tools, and budgets)
Apply techniques for scoping programs/projects (resource needs, schedules, level of tasking, etc.) and effectively monitor and measure progress
Identify critical milestone events and how to develop alternate schedule recovery plans
Utilize basic project management tools and techniques more effectively

Who Should Attend

Content: This course is designed for current and prospective Program/Project Managers with a level of experience ranging from in-training to mid-level program management leadership.

Prerequisites

Content: Practical understanding of desktop software applications is useful as well as general knowledge of basic financial principles.

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Topics: Risk management
Education and training
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Leadership
Financial management

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