The Advanced Program in Project Leaders from Alberta for the World
The Advanced Program in Project provides a comprehensive learning opportunity for those who are seeking to take their project management skills to the next level. By building upon the essential foundations of process and practice, we provide you with the ability to excel in the management of complex and mission-critical projects. Through the exercises and the integrated project simulation, our instructors provide concrete and constructive feedback to instill confidence and guide continuous improvement. The result is not just an academic appreciation for the theory of project management, but practical insights into what does and does not work in delivering project success and realizing project management mastery. People and Leadership (Modules 2 & 7) Process (Modules 3-6) Advanced Program in Project Organizational (Module 1) Is This Program for You? You are an industry professional with several years of experience. You have a basic understanding of the essentials of project management. You have a minimum of one year experience managing projects. Program Highlights Analyze and assess the organizational influences on effectively managing projects. Develop the effective leadership, communication and team development skills necessary to collaborate and work in team environments effectively. Create a powerful and comprehensive process for managing projects, by drawing on an array of alternatives and perspectives to develop an approach that works. Establish a leadership approach that integrates the full learnings of the program and creates an effective model for project and organizational leadership. Exposure to a variety of leading-edge techniques and approaches, and the insight to know how to apply and use them effectively. Insights into current research and best practices, while receiving practical and relevant guidance in how to effectively implement them in real-world circumstances. Reinforcement of knowledge and competency through an intensive project simulation that grounds and builds on the workshop modules. Development of an extensive and powerful network of colleagues that provide an on-going source of collaboration, support and insight. Support for on-going development and the attainment of relevant professional certifications, through the reinforcement of essential principles of adult learning.
I would highly recommend this program. The skills I learned were immediately transferable to my job and the instructors ensured the concepts were relevant to how I need to manage for success. Best of all, the program brought me together with students from different backgrounds and industries in a way that really allowed me to appreciate the different approaches to project management and the different tools used to achieve results. - Lorraine Nichols, past participant Module 1: Project Fundamentals & Organizational Considerations In this module you will be provided with an understanding of how to effectively select, evaluate and prioritize projects within your organization, and you will gain an appreciation of the considerations associated with defining a corporate project management capability. Module 5: Managing Project Execution Equally important to the delivery of projects is the appropriate management of expectations. You need to, not only, report status and conduct status and steering committee meetings, but also maintain organizational awareness. You will learn how to effectively manage and positively influence stakeholder perceptions. Module 2: Personality Preferences & TEAM DYNAMICS Participants will be taken through an evaluation of personality preferences using the Insights Discovery model. Each participant will receive an Insights Discovery Personal Profile and, as a group, will be familiarized with how different preferences influence team dynamics, communications and work styles. Module 3: Planning The Project Principles In this module, you will review the principles of developing effective project plans. The workshop will focus on identifying project stakeholders, identifying deliverables, defining resources and exploring different planning approaches. Module 4: Planning The Project Techniques You will review effective approaches to estimation and risk management, as well as considerations in contracting and procurement management. The workshop will also explore risk assessment and planning and how to effectively contract for services or enter into contracts for the delivery of project work. Module 6: Controlling & Closing The Project The process of closing out and completing our projects also represents a significant learning opportunity, on both a personal and an organizational level. You will explore, in detail, the process of implementing and closing out your projects. Module 7: Project Leadership & Organizational This module focuses on understanding and communicating effectively, and getting the results that organizations truly desire from their projects. You will gain a solid understanding of the leadership role and challenge of project managers. The result will be a personal blueprint for leadership that integrates your learnings from the overall program. Apply online at www.executiveeducation.ca or call 1-866-492-7676
Instructors Mark Mullaly, B.A., Ph.D. Candidate, PMP President & Chief Organizational Therapist, Interthink Consulting Mark Mullaly is a senior management consultant with over 25 years of experience managing projects in a range of industries, including information technology, communications, utilities, oil & gas, engineering, construction, finance, insurance, the arts and research & development. Mark has provided strategic planning and project management services to a number of leading companies throughout Canada, as well as leading comprehensive organizational development, process implementation, software development and change management projects focused on the creation of effective project organizations. He is one of the foremost experts in organizational project management in North America. Mark is a regular columnist on projectmanagement.com. He has been a sessional instructor with the University of Alberta School of Business, and is lead instructor and program developer of the PM certificate programs offered by the University of Alberta School of Business Executive Education program. He is past president of the Northern Alberta Chapter of the Project Institute. Mark is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at the School of Business at Bond University in Queensland, Australia. Eldon Wig, M.Sc., B.Sc., PMP Eldon Wig is a customer-focused, results-driven senior leader with over 25 years of global project management experience. He has successfully served both private and public sectors, in a variety of industries including communications, finance institution investment, and power. As a valued consultant, his expertise includes strategic planning, operational management, technology commercialization, research and development, negotiation/contract management, business development, resource management, and relationship building. Eldon is highly skilled in managing technology-based business complexities through effective leadership of cross-functional teams. Janice Thomas, B.Sc., MBA, Ph.D. Janice Thomas is a professor at the Centre for Innovative (CIM) in the Faculty of Business at Athabasca University. She is currently the Director of the Project Research Institute at Athabasca, a global online initiative linking reflective practitioners with ideas and researchers. She is also a visiting professor with the University of Technology, Sydney and Bond University, Australia where she supervises Masters and PhD research students. Prior to becoming an academic, Janice spent 10 years as a project manager in the fields of Information Technology and Organizational Change. In addition to research and teaching, Janice maintains close ties to the practical realities of project management in organizations through consulting and membership in professional associations.
Our Philosophy Of Project From the outset, our philosophy of project management has been grounded in a single, fundamental principle: there is no one right way to manage projects. While there are numerous standards, guides and processes that describe how projects are managed, each of these simply offers one possible perspective. The right approach depends upon the culture and environment within your organization, the objectives and value you seek to realize from your projects and project management, and the practices and approaches you will use to best realize these outcomes. This philosophy has fundamentally influenced the development of the Advanced Program in Project. The program has been developed to help you explore the various methods and approaches by which strategic projects can be delivered. It presents not just one approach, but multiple. The curriculum is designed to stretch and expand your perspectives and capabilities, providing you a range of potential solutions by which to manage your strategic projects. Hands-On Simulation One of the unique and essential features of the Advanced Program in Project is the integrated, hands-on simulation woven throughout the program. The simulation provides an opportunity to integrate the full scope of learning in a practical and applied way. You draw on your full range of skills and expertise to initiate, plan and manage a complex and challenging project undertaking in collaboration with a team of your peers. Presenting realistic problems in a real-world scenario, the simulation provides a safe environment in which to explore and apply the principles that are developed throughout the program; an environment that promotes exceptional team building and collaboration. The result is greater confidence in your ability to apply the results of the program in actual practice. By the end of the program, teams have developed strong networks that last far beyond the final module.
The Advanced Program in Project APPM Program Dates Module fall 2014 spring 2015 Module 1 Project Fundamentals & Oct 17-18, 2014 Feb 23-24, 2015 Organizational Considerations Module 2 Personality Preferences & Team Dynamics Oct 31-Nov. 1, 2014 Mar 9-10, 2015 Module 3 Planning the Project Principles Nov 14-15, 2014 Mar 23-24, 2015 Module 4 Planning the Project Techniques Nov 28-29, 2014 Apr 13-14, 2015 Module 5 Managing Project Execution Dec 12-13, 2014 Apr 27-28, 2015 Module 6 Controlling & Closing the Project Jan 9-10, 2015 May 11-12, 2015 Module 7 Project Leadership & Jan 23-24, 2015 May 25-26, 2015 Organizational Leaders from Alberta for the World
Program Details Time: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Location: University of Alberta, Enterprise Square Please note this is our downtown location. Full Program Fee: $7,195 CAD (plus GST) Fees include all program materials, breakfast, lunch and refreshments. Logistics: An electronic confirmation will be sent to you in advance of the program start date. Pre-course material will be sent via e-mail (where applicable) prior to each session. This program is recognized by the Project Institute. Registration and Payment To register for the program, please visit www.executiveeducation.ca and click on Register Now!. Payment is due prior to the commencement of the program. Acceptable methods of payment include: credit card (MasterCard, American Express or Visa), purchase order/invoice to the organization, or cheque made payable to the University of Alberta. If you choose invoice as your payment option, please be advised that we require a purchase order or letter of authorization from your organization to accompany actual payment. REGISTRATION OPTIONS Online: www.executiveeducation.ca By phone: (780) 492-5832 By fax: (780) 492-1432 Cancellation policy Notification of cancellation from the program must be received via email 21 calendar days prior to commencement. More than 21 calendar days prior to program start Cancellation: You receive a full refund of the program fee. Between 21 and five calendar days prior to program start Cancellation: You incur a $150.00 cancellation fee. After program start date Assessed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Kate Wylie at 780-492-2260. For More Information: Please contact Kate Wylie at 780-492-2260, kwylie@ualberta.ca or toll free at 1-866-492-7676
Alberta School of Business Executive Education Executive Education is one of the four pillars of the Alberta School of Business. As the School s professional development provider, we serve clients across all industries and in the public sector. With over 40 programs offered and serving over 5,000 participants per year, we continue to work toward becoming Canada s source for executive education. As Alberta s premier broker of intellectual capital, we focus on providing education solutions that enable today s business leaders in government, publicly traded companies, and privately held organizations to lead change and increase organizational performance. Interthink Consulting Interthink Consulting is one of the foremost consulting firms in the field of organizational project management. Since 1990, Interthink has been working with customers to enable them to enhance the delivery of their strategy process and improve the delivery of mission-critical projects. They have worked with some of the leading public and private sector organizations in Canada and around the world to help to define, develop and implement leading-edge project management capabilities. Interthink s services are supported and reinforced through investment in the research and benchmarking of project management practices. Their organizational project management baseline study has been used to assess more than 650 organizations from around the world. The team has also contributed extensively to the Value of Project research project. The result is an unparalleled level of expertise and insight into how project management really works and should work in organizations. Senior leaders are provided with guidance, education and expertise that is unparalleled in depth, breadth and insight. EDMONTON 2-006 Enterprise Square 10230 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 4P6 Phone: (780) 492-5832 Toll free: 1-866-492-7676 Fax: (780) 492-1432 Email: executiveeducation@ualberta.ca www.executiveeducation.ca/appm This program is recognized by the Project Institute. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this material, program dates, content, and instructors are subject to change. Please note, a T2202A form or official tax receipt will not be issued for programs and/or modules. Please refer to the Canada Revenue Agency website for further information www.cra-arc.gc.ca. Mar 2013