Migrators Group  - Effective Consultancy for Today's Organisations

 

 

TRAINING WORKSHOP

ESTABLISHING THE PROJECT SUPPORT OFFICE (PSO)

Duration       1 Day

Objectives   To provide a comprehensive overview, and understanding of how to establish, or improve,  project and programme support offices.

Overview      The workshop will introduce highlight and discuss relevant topics, including:

PSO In Context
Overview of projects
Origins of project management
Principles of the PSO

Justifying the PSO
Need and Uses 
Benefits and Concerns
Preparing Business Cases

Organisation
PSO Scale and Scope
Project & PSO Organisations
Programmes, Projects and Portfolios
Integrating with the existing organisation

Planning and Scheduling
Starting up Projects
Preparing Plans and Schedules
Estimating and Progress
Resources and Work Packages

Risks and Issues
Managing Risks
Identifying and Assessing Issues
Managing Change
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Quality
Managing Quality
Configuration Management
Document Control
Project Assurance

Administering
Reporting
Communications
Filing

Resourcing
Selecting PSO Staff
Defining Roles
Integrating with Projects.

Related courses    
Project Management            Introduction to Prince2

Presentation method
There will be a series of presentations and demonstrations relevant to the workshop and the business. After each presentation, there will be discussions to ensure the participants understand the issues. In addition there will also be a series of exercises, during which participants will be encouraged to relate their work to the presentations. Facilitators will also provide feedback on the exercises.

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.

Each participant will also receive a comprehensive set of notes relating to the presentations. In addition, the notes will contain a series of useful tips and check lists, which can be used immediately. A limited amount of direct support, via e-mail and telephone, will also be available from Migrators following each workshop.

This  training workshop is provided as an independent module, allowing it to be combined with other modules, as required.  If required, this workshop module can also be provided at a greater level of detail. 

This workshop is being produced in association with Sectorscope Limited

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