Methodology

This course relies on individual and group exercises aimed at helping participants learn all essential strategic project management activities. The course also relies on using several case studies and presentations by participants.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Define organizational strategy and explain how projects are elements of executing the strategy

Identify different techniques to analyze internal and external environmental factors and develop appropriate strategies accordingly

Evaluate projects and initiatives using financial and non-financial models and apply ranking and prioritization techniques to select the correct set of projects

Determine the components of project strategy, including project vision and objectives, and choose the most effective project methodology

Develop and use the right project metrics and KPIs that support the overall strategic objectives

Target Audience

Project managers and leaders at all levels who seek knowledge of developing strategies for managing an organization’s projects. The course is also designed to align projects with the overall organizational strategy.

Target Competencies

Developing strategic objectives

Aligning projects with strategy

Evaluating projects

Establish project strategy

Developing strategies for stakeholders

Developing metrics and KPIs for projects