Best Practice in Project Management

CONSORTIUM PROGRAMME WITH BO TONNQUIST

Oct 10 11, Nov 7 8, Dec 5 6, 2013
Context

Successful projects require fundamental knowledge in project methodology, as well as professional

leadership. Project management is a key competence for every professional manager. The ability to
understand and match customer needs with project deliverables and the organisations capabilities is
essential. The purpose of the course is to improve quality and increase profitability in all activities
and investments at the company or organisation, by implementing a projective work strategy.
Who should attend?

This programme is suitable for both management and employees, as both will find topics of high
interest. The content fits all types of projects in all kinds of industries.
Agenda
Day 1 & 2: MODULE 1

Day 3 & 4: MODULE 2

The Project - a strategic working method

Project planning
The context - how projects should
Estimate time for activities, identify
support the businesses over-arching goals
dependencies and create a schedule
and strategies
(Gantt chart)
The project process - phases and decision
Plan resources, calculate costs and make
points
a budget
Project roles responsibility and authority
Perform a risk analysis and create an
action plan
Benefits of implementing a project model
Create and present a project plan
and using project tools
Project preparation and analysis
The projects background, purpose and
goal(s)
Analysis of interested parties
(stakeholders) and their various
expectations for the project
Analysis of the projects prerequisites
situational analysis

Leadership
Give and receive feedback
Conflict management
Day 5 & 6: MODULE 3

Project implementation
Plan, report on, and monitor progress

Analysis of the business impact goal and

how to realize it
Identifying the scope by creating a WBS
(Work Breakdown Structure)
Identifying and classifying requirements

Team development
Develop co-operation within the project
Team roles and behavioral styles

Quality assurance and procedures for

change management
Hand over the results

Lead and communicate

Plan and drive meetings
The basics of negotiation
The communication plan as a
management tool
Conclude a project
Release the project team
Evaluate the project
Lessons learned, recycling the project
experience
Business impact

About the Programme

During the programme, participants will base the learning process around projects from their own
companies. Theory will be alternated with practical exercises and group assignments. There will be
an exchange of experience between participants by means of facilitated group discussions.
Participants will receive the book Project Management A guide to the theory and practice of projects, program
and portfolio management, and organizational change, Bo Tonnquist, Sanoma Utbildning, (2012).
Programme material is equivalent to B, C, D level in IPMA certification. SSE Riga certificate will be
awarded upon completion of the programme.
FACULTY

Bo Tonnquist, MS EE, senior partner at Baseline

Management Scandinavia, is a consultant in project
management, marketing, and business development. He
has extensive experience from assignments in
international corporations and public organizations. Bo
has published several books on project management, is a
frequent speaker at conferences, and was involved in the
implementation of IPMA certifications in Sweden. He is
a member of the local IPMA Certification Board.

PROGRAMME INFORMATION

APPLY HERE

Time: 6 days Oct Dec, 2013

Fee: 1800 EUR +VAT
Application deadline: September 27, 2013
Size of the group: 12 persons
Location: SSE Riga, Strelnieku 4a, Riga

SSE Riga Executive Education Department

E-mail: executive@sseriga.edu
Phone: + 371 67015824
Website: www.sseriga.edu