Cari Kozierok
Executive Director, Adath Israel
Have you ever been put in charge of planning an event such as your wedding, moving to a new house, or a church picnic? Have you ever wondered how you can manage the many projects in your life such as that kitchen renovation or fundraising campaign for your children's school? If so, then this workshop is for you.
Full of practical examples and engaging activities, this workshop will help you learn the basics of how to clarify the objectives of your projects, turn those objectives into detailed lists of what needs to get done, realistically estimate the work required, and then build a plan on how to get it done given the time and budget constraints you will have to live within. While this session focuses on the practical application of basic project management concepts, it is aimed at regular, everyday people who will not need to learn the complexities and terminology of formal project management. Fun yet practical, the workshop will teach you techniques you can put to use right away.
This course was formerly known as "The Power of the Plan".
Participants will gain practical skills to:
This course is aimed at those who have no interest in becoming a formal manager but who find themselves nevertheless managing small projects like church fundraisers, family reunions, school trips, and home renovations.
There is no prerequisite for this course.
You will receive a course binder containing copies of presentation slides, templates, and a copy of the book The Power of the Plan.
"Useful content delivered in a well paced and enjoyable format. "
Cari Kozierok
Executive Director, Adath Israel
"You will learn how to manage all aspects of the job in a much more organized and thought out process. "
Nicole Toledano
Executive Director, Shaarei Shomayim
"Practical, helpful, transferable skills! "
Pearl Grundland
Executive Director, Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda Synagogue
"Practical approach to getting groups and committees to accomplish their goals on time and on budget. "
Mordechai Bookbinder
Executive Director, B.A.Y.T.
Course ID: 1508
Course Level: Beginner
Duration: 1/2 day or 1 day
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The following table provides the breakdown of the professional development units (PDUs) for the 1-day version of this course aligned with the PMI Talent TriangleTM.
| WoW | PS | BA | |
| PMP | 5.75 | 0.75 | 0.5 |
| PgMP | 5.75 | 0.75 | 0.5 |
| PfMP | 0 | 0.75 | 0.5 |
| PMI-ACP | 0 | 0.75 | 0.5 |
| PMI-SP | 2.75 | 0.75 | 0.5 |
| PMI-RMP | 1 | 0.75 | 0.5 |
| PMI-PBA | 1.75 | 0.75 | 0.5 |
The three columns in the above table are Ways of Working, Power Skills & Business Acumen.
Other professional (re)certification credits are available, including: