A new collaboration with PM-Volunteers, (the Project Management Volunteers Society) will introduce you to the essential project management tools and processes that will help you move forward in planning and executing projects. This workshop is tailored specifically to the needs of non-profit and social-profit organizations.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this session you will be able to: 

• Articulate the different stages of a project, and the key needs of each
• Share a common terminology so there is consistency in communicating and reporting
• Become familiar with templates we will give you to modify and use going forward
• Practice applications in breakout periods

Suggested Participants:

Leaders in non-profit and social-profit organizations including managers, task leads, Executive Directors, CEOs and Board members. 

Program Benefits:

Participants will not become professional project managers in one workshop. You will, however, gain an understanding of key project management tools and processes, learn when they apply, and how they will make a difference to you in managing projects and your organization in more effectively meeting your goals.

Topics Covered:

The workshop will cover the following topics in an interactive, discussion-filled format: 

• The stages of any project
• Common terms and processes
• How to draft a Project Charter
• How to complete Project Risk Assessments
  
• How to create a WBS
• How to manage project communications
• How to prepare Project Closing reports that are useful