What separates average PMs from the rock-stars? What’s the scope of responsibility top-level firms demand of rising leaders? Get A/E/C specific tips for doing more—and with less stress – as you both manage existing projects and sell your firm’s expertise to generate new work… the sign of the best and most sought-after PMs!10 traits successful PMs use to achieve peak performanceBuilding a great working relationship with your PICHow to spot and exploit ways to drive new workWhere every PM can contribute to business developmentCross-selling your firm’s servicesTurning current projects into future workWhy traditional QA/QC fails – and how to approach it differentlyRisk management and mitigation strategies that maintain project quality
Learn the key elements of a great PMP, one that instills confidence from all of your stakeholders and sets you up for delivering on time and budget:When to begin project planningExamples of scope, WBS and ABS10 critical elements of the best project management plansDifferences in planning for small versus large projectsRealistic project milestones that account for every contingency29 critical A/E/C contracts terms every PM must understand
How can PMs become key business leaders? Learn how to boost the bottom-line with a solid front-end vision. You learn how to craft realistic budgets and adjust as changes inevitably occur, reducing the risk of devastating surprises and red ink. 4 proven methods for creating a fool-proof project budgetInside tips for balancing the project’s scope and feeMastering the 11 elements of a superior scheduleLearn the Critical Path Method for hitting targets 6 vital steps PMs should use to improve cash flowCritical A/E/C contract terms every PM must understand
Ready to evolve your firm’s relationship with clients from vendor to partner – and multiply your value? Want to maximize the productivity of your team members? Learn proven leadership characteristics that increase client happiness and reduce project risks.Secrets for getting more from your teamApplying team member personality traits to task assignmentsTime management tricks for maximum personal productivityImproving your effectiveness using Five Practices of Leadership assessmentControlling scope creep and other changesHow to get paid for changes and re-workHow good scheduling helps avoid rework and increase profitDesigning a change management plan to keep clients happy
Great PMs effectively allocate the most precious resource - time - in pursuit of profitable project execution and client satisfaction. Here you learn how to manage client expectations and your own daily activities to hit your firm’s most ambitious targets.Time management tricks for maximum personal productivity5 critical numbers PMs must demand from accounting7 ways to improve your client relationshipsPitfalls successful PMs avoid in sub-consultant negotiations
Don’t let unexpected events threaten project completion on time and on budget. Learn real-world budget and schedule discipline strategies that keep everyone, including the client, on course.How to use Earned Value Management techniques to stay on trackCommon budgeting and scheduling mistakes and how to avoid themWhat to do if a project is behind schedule or over-budgetIncreasing productivity: Keys to managing multiple projectsThe single best way to monitor a project’s progressCrisis management skills that turn around a flailing projectUsing everything you’ve learned