Course Description:

Human Resource professionals are often given "extra" assignments. When we look at these special requests, we realize they can be managed as projects, even though they are not thought of as projects. Project management is the art and science of getting results by turning customers desires into concrete products, services or information by following established procedures in a defined sequence. Organizations use projects to achieve their strategic needs, which cannot be attained through everyday operations. A project is is a problem scheduled for a solution. The key to a successful project is beginning with a clear definition of the business problem: What is the gap between what we have and what we want?

Areas Covered in the Webinar:

What is the Context for HR Project Management?

What are our strengths and challenges managing projects as HR professionals

Project success factors and pitfalls

Project Management Processes

Understand the Project Management process and project phases

Project Initiation

Articulate project Business Problem
Develop a Business Case and Project Charter
Perform Stakeholder analysis

Planning and Scheduling

Elicit Requirements
Analyze scope, constraints, assumptions
Create Work Breakdown Structure and tactical action plan
Sequence activities optimally with Logic Diagram
Manage the Critical Path
Schedule, assign responsibility, and track

Cost Management

Define budget and tracking

Risk Management

Define risks, qualitatively and quantitatively
Track and manage Risk; Escalate Risk Proactively

Human Resource and Communication Plan

Develop Role and Responsibility Plan; Create a RACI diagram
Develop Management Communications Plan

Project Execution, Monitoring, and Control

Define what and how to monitor scope, schedule, cost, quality
Capture actual results for scope, schedule, cost, quality
Conduct Project Reviews

Project Closure

Apply Lessons Learned for continuous improvement

Learning Objectives:

As a result of this webinar, Administrative Professionals will be able to:

Define the Human Resources “business problem”
Organize tasks to create a project plan to guide all your efforts
“Manage” your project “team” even if you don’t have one
Keep critical stakeholders informed and involved
Track progress and recognize quickly when things are slipping
Lead effective project meetings
Demonstrate successful project completion
Apply lessons learned to the next project or special assignment

Who Will Benefit:

HR Professionals who must manage projects or special assignments as part of their responsibilities
HR Managers who delegate special assignments
HR Team leaders who manage special assignments
HR Generalists
HR Managers
HR Personnel charged with improving project management
HR Professionals who are not full-time project managers