3. AVIATION PROPOSAL & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS...
"COMPLETING ASSIGNMENTS: THE ART OF PROJECT AND PROPOSAL MANAGEMENT" is a fast paced seminar that runs the gamut on practical "how to" project subjects, tips and handy forms that attendees can use on the job immediately. Project theory and trendy buzz words are kept to a minimum. The seminar is invaluable for persons new to projects and proposals as well as project managers wanting a refresher course. Executives who supervise several project managers learn how to establish common project reporting and control techniques. This is a seminar that can be repeated yearly since the "how to" material NEVER goes out of style.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND ?
  • THOSE NEW TO AVIATION PROPOSAL / PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • THOSE WANTING A REFRESHER COURSE
  • MANAGERS SUPERVISING SEVERAL PROJECT / PROPOSAL MANAGERS
  • ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS WHO MUST INTERACT WITH PROJECT MANAGERS
  • KEY STAFF MEMBERS OF PROJECT MANAGERS
  • ANYONE NEEDING TO UNDERSTAND PROPOSAL & PROJECT MANAGEMENT


ATTENDEE COMMENTS...
"This is the most practical and useful 'how to' seminar I have ever attended."

"I need to convince my boss that I need to repeat this seminar once a year."

"I appreciated that you omitted all the current theories and gave us practical tips."


SEMINAR DETAILS



bullet WHAT IS A PROJECT?
Attendees quickly learn how to initiate a project. Projects are unique in themselves and knowing how and when to successfully establish a project can be the difference between profits and failure.

bullet RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROJECT MANAGER & TEAM MEMBERS
Successful project managers and team members know that their organization is expecting them to WIN by completing the project. Their responsibilities primarily involve Product (performance), Budget and Schedule. It is the famous PBS formula. Learn how to use this formula to make your assignments run smoothly. Also learn why some project managers never understand what they are suppose to do.

bullet PREPARING THE ESTIMATE & PROPOSAL
Preparing the estimate / proposal can be tedious, frustrating, and even scary if you do not know the secrets of collecting and calculating accurate costs. A good majority of projects fail at the beginning because they were underestimated and never had a possibility to succeed. Learn how to avoid these traps and create "contract winning" proposals. You will learn that proposals are actually quite easy.

bullet SIMPLE PROJECT (PERFORMANCE) DEFINITION
Learn how to avoid the boss or customer from saying, "THIS ISN'T WHAT I ASKED FOR!" Obtaining a clear definition of the service or product your are to deliver is often easier said than done. However, you will learn how to get this agreement easily... and... in writing.

bullet PROJECT BUDGETS
Budgets are easy when you know how to break the assignment down into tasks. Each task has estimates for labor, material and other direct costs. Budgets are hard when you guess (and guesses are usually wrong). Learn how to review charge numbers weekly to keep your project on a "profit course."

bullet PROJECT SCHEDULES
How many times have you said, "I never thought the job would take this long!" Projects seem to move at a snail's pace unless a project manager makes team members "schedule conscious." Learn how to create a realistic schedule and how to drive that schedule rather than letting the schedule drive you crazy.

bullet PROJECT PLANS
If an assignment is bigger than you organization's normal activities you may need a project plan in addition to your Product / Budget / Schedule (PBS). Learn how to draft and get approval of a project plan.

bullet THE PROJECT TEAM
Projects are usually the group effort of a number of people. Project managers are responsible for knowing how many people and what talents are needed. Learn how to create the project team for small, medium and large size projects.

bullet ORGANIZING YOURSELF
A project will take on the personality of the project manager. If you are organized... so will your project. Learn tips on organizing your time, office and project documents. Learn what should be with you at all times in your notebook.

bullet PROJECT COORDINATION MEMO'S
A "Project Coordination Memo" system can be the backbone communication system of your project. It can keep you, team members, the customer and... the boss informed. Learn how to start this vital communication system and track requests made by these memo's.

bullet EFFECTIVE MEETINGS
Meetings are necessary but EXPENSIVE! ...and the balance between too few and too many meetings is delicate. Learn what meetings you need to control Product / Budget / Schedule and who should attend. Learn tips on how to train your team members to come to meetings prepared to report to you rather than to just listen.

bullet PROJECT STATUS REPORTS
The customer and the boss are entitled to project status reports frequently and timely... but who has time to write reports when there is work to be done! There are QUICK ways of creating usable and readable reports in a fraction of the time. Learn tips on how experienced project managers always seem to have time to get the job done and write reports.

bullet PROJECTS & COMPUTERS
Personal computers today are capable of creating project management data and reports that, 10 years ago, were only available to large corporations with main frames. Learn how to decide when a hand drawn schedule is adequate and when to transition to a computer system. Also learn tips for recognizing when the computer becomes a trap instead of a tool.

bullet CONTROLLING PROJECT CHANGES
changes. Learn tips on how to keep your project flexible to accept changes and minimize their impact.

bullet TIPS ON PROPER DRESS
Your office dress code may be informal but sooner or later you need to go on a business trip or attend a "super meeting" where business attire is expected. Learn tips on correct business dress for men and women.


bullet TIPS ON DINING & ENTERTAINING
Even if you are a junior member of the project, you can confidently arrange a dinner for a client, get the waiter to look to you as the host, and order correct wines. Correct dining etiquette is important to senior management.


SPECIAL SESSION: "SKUNK WORKS" PROJECTS
The early Lockheed "Skunk Works" was extremely successful at completing projects in a minimal amount of time by following 14 operating rules. Our seminar includes a review of these 14 rules that can be used in your commercial projects. The 14 rules (plus a few from Drake) focus on "no nonsense" operational techniques that may be applicable to your projects.



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