Contents
INTRODUCTION: HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
Why Is Project Management Training Important?
What Do I Need to Know About Training?
How Much Time Will Preparation Take?
What Are the Important Features of the Book?
1 TWO-DAY PROJECT MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Project Management: From the Beginning
A Word About the Slides, Notes, and Handouts
Two-Day Workshop Agenda: Day One
What to Do Between Workshop Days
Two-Day Workshop Agenda: Day Two
2 ONE-DAY PROJECT MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Project Management: From the Beginning
A Word About the Slides, Notes, and Handouts
3 HALF-DAY PROJECT MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Project Management: From the Beginning
A Word About the Slides, Notes, and Handouts
4 CUSTOMIZING THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS
Customizing the Content and Activities
Customizing the Workshop Format
Project Management Skills Series
Small Bites—Lunch-and-Learn Seminars
Customizing Delivery With Technology
SECTION II: ESSENTIALS OF EFFECTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT TRAINING
5 IDENTIFYING NEEDS FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Individual Learning Needs Analysis
6 UNDERSTANDING THE FOUNDATIONS OF TRAINING DESIGN
More Theoretical Ideas Important to Learning
7 LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY TO MAXIMIZE AND SUPPORT DESIGN AND DELIVERY
Why Consider Learning Technologies?
Opportunities to Use Learning Technologies
While Building a Learning Community
8 DELIVERING YOUR PROJECT MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP: BE A GREAT FACILITATOR
Toys, Noisemakers, and Other Props
Facilitator Equipment and Materials
A Strong Start: Introduction, Icebreakers, and Openers
Training Room and Participant Management
A Word About Dealing With Difficult Participants
Level 1: Measuring Participant Reactions
Level 2: Measuring the Extent to Which Participants Have Learned
Level 3: Measuring the Results of Training Back on the Job
Level 4: Measuring the Organizational Impact of Training
SECTION III: POST-WORKSHOP LEARNING
Project Management and Interpersonal Skills
SECTION IV: WORKSHOP SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND ONLINE SUPPORT
Learning Activities Included in Project Management Training
Assessments Included in Project Management Training
Handouts Included in Project Management Training
Tools Included in the Project Manager Toolkit
15 ONLINE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND DOWNLOADS