The Project Manager's Toolkit
This is a new course from ELD which provides practicing project managers a chance to fine-tune their skills and sharpen their abilities. Although Project Planning is a huge field that can only be truly learned through experience, there are some basic foundations that make the lives of Project Managers easier - and lead to smoother running projects and better performing teams.

Over eight days, facilitators and participants will share the 'best of' what works and walk through two key aspects that lead to better results: Managing Ideas and Information and Managing People and Situations.

Managing Ideas and Information

The first half of the programme looks at project planning - analysing situations and the environment, developing the project plan and the monitoring and evaluation of projects. A whole day is spent turning that plan into a real, usable roadmap using Microsoft Project, turning ideas into achievable results which can be easily tracked.

Managing People and Situations

The second phase of the programme looks at the essential people skills - presenting, managing meetings, negotiation and conflict, team management and leadership - equipping project managers with the ability to communicate their ideas and better direct the common situations s/he faces.

Developed in response to the many experienced managers who joined other ELD courses and asked 'isn't there something just for us?' this combination of technical and communication skills is just that: a toolkit for all project managers. While most suitable for those already working in the social / development sector, other participants are also encouraged to apply.

ELD uses a range of methods, including presentations, group discussions, problem-solving tasks, case studies and practical exercises to deliver ELD PM. and is conducted by an international team of highly experienced managers and facilitators from USA and Nepal, both core ELD members and guest experts.

Schedule

Note: this course runs over 2 x 4 days, from Tuesday to Friday for two consecutive weeks.

DAY ONE

Introduction to Project Management
Role of Project / Programme Manager
Project Cycle Management: An Introduction

DAY TWO

The Logical Framework
Stakeholder, Problem and Objective Analysis
Project Design

DAY THREE

Designing Monitoring and Evaluation Systems

DAY FOUR

Project Management through Microsoft Project 2007

Mid-term Assignment

DAY FIVE

Communication and Presentation Skills
Using Microsoft PowerPoint

DAY SIX

Conducting Effective Meetings
Conflict Management
Negotiation Skills

DAY SEVEN

Leadership & Team Building
Introduction to Principles of HRD

DAY EIGHT

Review of Assignments
Organisation Development
Developing an Action Plan

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This course is currently only available in Nepal. Training fees cover training, handbooks / handouts, lunch, snacks / refreshments, certificate and training report. The Nepal training fee is Nrs. 20,000 plus VAT.

Download application form (word document) to apply by e-mail or contact the Nepal office.