Project Management Essentials | 1 or 2 days in-house training

Mark Baglow Training Limited

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Below is the typical content for a one-day course. This can be tailored to suit your organisation.

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Build a shared understanding of what successful projects look like in practice.

• Characteristics of well-run projects

• Common causes of project failure

• Clarifying roles and responsibilities in project environments

• How culture, communication, and expectations influence delivery

• Working effectively with sponsors, stakeholders, and teams

• Introducing the example project used throughout the course

Create a strong foundation before planning begins.

• Writing a clear, focused project brief

• Defining scope and non-scope

• Setting measurable objectives and success criteria

• Understanding constraints around time, cost, quality, and resources

• Identifying early risks of scope creep

• Drafting key sections of a project charter or PID

• Aligning projects with business priorities

Turn ideas into a realistic, deliverable plan.

• Building a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

• Turning the WBS into a structured project plan

• Identifying dependencies and sequencing tasks

• Creating a clear and usable Gantt chart

• Understanding and calculating the Critical Path

• Estimating time and cost using bottom-up and three-point techniques

• Adding contingency and planning resources realistically

Plan communication that keeps projects moving and relationships strong.

• Identifying and analysing stakeholders

• Using power/interest grids to plan engagement

• Understanding stakeholder needs and expectations

• Creating a practical communication plan

• Setting up effective project meetings and updates

• Managing expectations and maintaining trust

• Handling challenging conversations confidently

Bring everything together into a credible, approval-ready plan.

• Consolidating documentation into a coherent PID or project plan

• Checking alignment between scope, timelines, and budget

• Identifying risks using structured techniques

• Assessing probability and impact

• Building a simple, actionable risk register

• Agreeing tolerances, escalation routes, and decision authority

• Preparing projects for approval and sign-off

Manage progress without unnecessary bureaucracy.

• Tracking tasks, milestones, and deliverables

• Monitoring timelines, budget, and resources

• Spotting early warning signs of slippage

• Taking corrective action with confidence

• Managing change requests without losing control

• Introduction to simple performance metrics (CPI / SPI)

• Running efficient project update meetings

• Maintaining documentation that supports delivery

Handle challenges and keep projects moving forward.

• Recognising common project roadblocks

• Using tools such as 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams

• Analysing impact and choosing appropriate responses

• Making decisions with limited information

• Managing competing priorities across teams

• Keeping teams engaged and motivated

• Maintaining momentum through uncertainty

Finish projects well and build capability for the future.

• Delivering and verifying project outputs

• Handing over smoothly into business-as-usual (BAU)

• Closing risks, contracts, and documentation

• Capturing meaningful lessons learned

• Running constructive project reviews

• Strengthening stakeholder relationships after delivery

• Understanding the full spectrum of project success

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• Project managers and project leads

• Managers delivering change or improvement initiatives

• Professionals running complex or cross-functional projects

• Teams wanting a shared, practical project framework

• Organisations seeking stronger project delivery capability

No formal project management qualification is required.

Participants should have some experience working on or managing projects.

Delivery format (on-site or live online) can be agreed in advance.

Strong project management capability supports leadership development, delivery confidence, and organisational impact.

Professionals who can define, plan, and deliver projects effectively are well placed to take on larger initiatives, lead teams, and progress into senior or strategic roles.