The Top 10 Project Management Mistakes

Course details

Approach project management from a new perspective: by exploring what not to do. Using real-world examples, real-world-experienced instructor Chris Croft introduces the 10 most common mistakes project managers make and explains how to avoid them. The course delivers practical advice on how to make an effective Gantt chart, reschedule tasks without affecting project timing, and communicate with bosses and clients. Plus, explore the Association for Project Management (APM) and 12-step methodologies and important project management qualifications.

Learning objectives
Explain what causes a project to be difficult.
Distinguish between the different components of the project management method.
Explain the importance of using Gantt charts and network diagrams in planning a project.
Identify issues indicated in a Gantt chart.
Describe the benefits of the review step in project management.
Describe how to create and use a Gantt chart in Excel.

Concepts

Introduction

What to expect

Project Management Guide

Introduction
What is a project
Why projects are difficult
My thoughts on PRINCE2
My thoughts on agile
The Association for Project Management (APM) method
The 12-step process
Project management qualifications
Wrap-up

Top Ten Mistakes

Introduction
Tip 1 - Having a plan in your head
Making your plan
Demo - Gantt chart in Excel
Tip 2 - Saying maybe or I'll try
Tip 3 - Answering the killer question
Tip 4 - Not involving teams enough
Tip 5 - List of tasks vs. a Gantt chart
Tip 6 - Not planning across projects
Tip 7 - Stories vs. Gantt
Tip 8 - Thinking underspend is OK
Tip 9 - Rescheduling too late
Tip 10 - Not reviewing
Wrap-up

Conclusion

Why do these mistakes happen
Congratulations
Gantt chart in Excel, part 1
Gantt chart in Excel, part 2
Gantt chart in Excel, part 3
Gantt chart in Excel, part 4
Gantt chart in Excel, part 5
Gantt chart in Excel, part 6

The Top 10 Project Management Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them

Authors

Chris Croft