Event Project Management incorporates event and project management to create a new system of tools and techniques that enables event managers to research, design, plan, coordinate, and evaluate any event in order to produce a higher rate of return.

The following objectives will be covered:

- The holistic world of project management
- The role and skills of the project manager
- The advantages and disadvantages of the project environment
- Processes & disciplines used
- The major deliverables used
- The knowledge needed to manage simple or complex projects

Program Outline:
Start time:08:30
Finish time:15:00

Project Management Overview:

A holistic look at Project Management disciplines and processes and the characteristics of the Project Manager. We look at methodologies and their uses.

- The purpose of project planning
- Implementing teams

• Human Resource Management

We cover the challenges of managing resources and look at the various management styles needed pertaining to the situation.

• Scope Management

We identify how to set the scope of the project and manage all deviations to this scope.

• Communication Management

We study the processes within communication, identify the barriers and create an awareness regarding the effectiveness and importance of communication.

• Quality Management

We look at the different concepts of quality and identify the aspects that provide a quality solution to the client.

• Time Management

We follow the processes of planning, estimating and controlling time, we calculate the critical path and understand the impact of slippages on the project.

• Cost Management

We learn how to compile a comprehensive budget, learn about Earned Value concepts and how to control the budget.

• Risk Management

We learn how to identify, assess and mitigate risks. In addition, we learn how to manage these risks proactively and not reactively.

- Understanding the importance of change management as a means to manage risk
- Developing responses to reduce or eliminate risk factors within a project

• Procurement Management

We learn about the different aspects of procurement and how to apply them in various situations. This includes contract administration, management and closeout.

• Project Reporting

- Assessing project performance
- Closure reports

Venue

Date: 27 October 2008 to 28 October 2008
Location: Hydepark Fountain Grove, Johannesburg
Cost: 4400.00

Contact: Tshidi Moahi
Company name: The Hedgehog Event
Telephone number: 27 11 704 1469
Email address enquiry@thehedgehogevent.com