Scheduling and Planning Training

Course Introduction

In this workshop, let’s get to know one another more personally and agree on what we would like to get from this programme.At the end of this workshop, participants will know exactly what they personally want to get from the programme, and they will have started to connect with each other.

Topics covered in this course

Projects and Schedules

During this session participants will determine what an effective project entails and the fundamental role of dedicated scheduling in its success.

The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Participants will get a ‘taste’ of the capabilities of a Work Breakdown Structure during this session. They will not only learn how to leverage this tool well, but they will also get familiar with using different formats and numbering systems. Furthermore, everyone will construct their own WBSs as they plan a camp trip.

Estimating Activity Durations

This portion of the meeting is more about specific tactical instructions as experts in time management will be explaining to participants to make accurate task and project estimations.

Camping Case Study

In this session we will accurately determine the level of effort and resources required for your camping trip project! participants will create an informed estimation of the task effort.

Discover a new way of learning about task sequencing.

Come and learn about types of dependencies and what they mean. Through exciting exercises tailored to help with your understanding, you will be able to put your knowledge to the test.

Learn how to align resources with activities during this training session.

Central to this part of the session is working with participants on developing their skills and go deeper into the techniques, concepts and practices associated with resource management: – Running with a Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS) – Scheduling Skills, Regularisation Techniques, leveling-out of resources in the Project Schedule, including Work Load Networking and Slack Analysis – Completion Tactics – An Intriguing Case Study – Useful Websites The inevitable question is: ‘Hold on, what useful information can I take out of working with a RBS let alone spend a full day on it?’

Wrapping up the Workshop

we formulate at the end a change that allows for a final question from a participant for personal growth; and, create the action plan that may fit each individuals’ needs.