Effective Modern Project Management II. Advanced
Professor
Jānis Paksis
About the professor
Jānis Paksis is a seasoned business technology expert with over two decades of experience in management, business, and technology. He has a proven track record of driving growth and innovation in various industries, including finance, telecommunications, and IT. Jānis is a board member of the Latvian National Project Management Association and is a certified project management specialist with extensive experience and has received certificates from leading institutes in the field. Jānis has practical experience managing large International IT and Tecnology Project Portfolios in leading global Technology companies.
Course Description
This comprehensive course is designed for projects teams members and experienced professionals in project management seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge. It covers a wide range of topics for effective modern project management, including strategic project management, effective project planning and execution, agile methodologies, leadership, team collaboration, and change management. Participants will learn to lead complex projects, make informed decisions, and drive continuous improvement. By the end of the course, participants will have a deep understanding of modern project management practices and be equipped to deliver successful projects and achieve organizational goals.
Course Goals
Enhance knowledge and skills in advanced project management techniques, strategies, and best practices.
Improve leadership skills, foster effective team collaboration, and create high-performing project teams.
Align projects with organizational goals, make data-driven decisions, and optimize resource allocation for maximum impact.
Learn to apply Agile and Lean principles to deliver projects efficiently, respond to change, and achieve business agility.
After the course participants will be able to:
Align projects with business objectives, create effective plans and skills, competences, tools to efficiently execute them.
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and challenges to ensure project success.
Adapt to changing requirements and deliver value quickly.
Inspire teams and foster effective communication.
Course will be:
In-person
Prerequisites
Project Management foundations.
Teaching methods used:
This course is practically focused with a hands on approach, as well provides theory and adopted international examples.
Day 1: Strategic Project Management and Planning
• Strategic Project Management:
Key characteristics of modern project management
Aligning projects with organizational strategy
Understanding project portfolios, programs, and individual projects
Selecting the right methodology for your project
Identifying and managing stakeholders effectively
From Projects for Products
Project Management vs Engagement Management
• Agile Methodologies:
Principles of Modern Agile and comparison between methods
• Practical Exercise:
Case study
Day 2: Execution Excellence and Agile
• Effective Project Planning:
Project objectives, scope definition, and deliverables
Developing project charters
Defining project scope and objectives
Work Breakdown Structure
Estimation techniques
Creating detailed project schedule
Resource allocation and optimization techniques
Mobilization phase
• Executing Projects Effectively:
Resource allocation and management
Monitoring and controlling project performance
Managing risks and issues during execution
Quality planning, assurance, and control
Tools for maintaining quality throughout the project lifecycle
Day 3: Leadership and Team Collaboration
• Leadership in Project Management:
Managing teams and resources effectively
Characteristics of an effective project leader
Adaptive leadership styles and situational leadership
Project Management competences in organization
Project Manager Skill matrix
Decision-making under uncertainty
Motivating and empowering project teams
• Team Collaboration:
Effective communication and conflict resolution
Building and sustaining high-performing teams
• Managing Distributed Teams:
Best practices for virtual collaboration
Tools for remote project management
Day 4: Controls, Change Management and Continuous Improvement
• Performance Monitoring and Control:
Key performance indicators (KPIs) for project success
Leading KPI’s
Earned Value Management
Tools for control
• Change Management:
Understanding the impact of change on projects and organizations
Tools for managing organizational and project-specific changes
Tools for managing change effectively
Communicating change effectively to minimize resistance
Communicating change to stakeholders
• Project Closure and Continuous Improvement in Projects:
Steps for successful project closure
Implementing a culture of continuous improvement
Professor
Jānis Paksis
About the professor
Jānis Paksis is a seasoned business technology expert with over two decades of experience in management, business, and technology. He has a proven track record of driving growth and innovation in various industries, including finance, telecommunications, and IT. Jānis is a board member of the Latvian National Project Management Association and is a certified project management specialist with extensive experience and has received certificates from leading institutes in the field. Jānis has practical experience managing large International IT and Tecnology Project Portfolios in leading global Technology companies.
Course Description
This comprehensive course is designed for projects teams members and experienced professionals in project management seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge. It covers a wide range of topics for effective modern project management, including strategic project management, effective project planning and execution, agile methodologies, leadership, team collaboration, and change management. Participants will learn to lead complex projects, make informed decisions, and drive continuous improvement. By the end of the course, participants will have a deep understanding of modern project management practices and be equipped to deliver successful projects and achieve organizational goals.
Course Goals
Enhance knowledge and skills in advanced project management techniques, strategies, and best practices.
Improve leadership skills, foster effective team collaboration, and create high-performing project teams.
Align projects with organizational goals, make data-driven decisions, and optimize resource allocation for maximum impact.
Learn to apply Agile and Lean principles to deliver projects efficiently, respond to change, and achieve business agility.
After the course participants will be able to:
Align projects with business objectives, create effective plans and skills, competences, tools to efficiently execute them.
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and challenges to ensure project success.
Adapt to changing requirements and deliver value quickly.
Inspire teams and foster effective communication.
Course will be:
In Person
Prerequisites
- Project Management foundations.
Teaching methods used:
- This course is practically focused with a hands on approach, as well provides theory and adopted international examples.
Topic 1
Basic understanding of artificial intelligence
How does AI work?
What is the role of AI now and in the future?
How to navigate AI as an industry?
What opportunities does AI bring to different industries?
What are the biggest challenges in implementing AI?
Topic 2
Effective use of artificial intelligence assistants
What are the types of AI assistants?
How to choose the most suitable?
How do AI assistants work?
What are the applications of AI assistants in different fields?
How to effectively work with AI assistants in different tasks?
Topic 3
3. Artificial intelligence tools
What opportunities does AI bring in other media?
Images and voice – processing and creation
Music and video – creation
How to navigate the wide range of tools?
What are the most valuable, well-known examples of AI tools in productivity?
Topic 4
Work automation and data processing with artificial intelligence
How can AI process data in spreadsheets?
How to create a chatbot trained on your information?
What are the potential applications of such chatbots?
How to create your own AI-infused workflow automations?
End of the course and summary of acquired knowledge