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Practice Ecology

Project Management Sprint

Have you been managing projects for years but still feel like there are some missing pieces? Do you feel like you need a refresher on a topic? Then this course is for you. This course aims to help you: 1.Review your project management skills to identify strengths and weaknesses 2.Develop your own tools and methods for more effective project management 3.Increase project effectiveness and efficiency

Assess Yourself

Where are you in your career and what brings you to project management?

Pain Points

What are the most difficult parts of your job and your projects?

Focus

After identifying pain points, we will spend 3 weeks focused on what is most important to you.

Wrap-up and Next Steps

Now that you have finished the course, what is next?

FOCUS TOPICS

Do any of these resonate with you? Pick one to three for your weeks of focus. You can also add on more 1-hour sessions at the cost listed.

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Responsibilities

The basic responsibilities of project managers.

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Record Keeping

Understand the responsibilities associated with communication and how to keep records to reduce mistakes and risks.

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Schedules

The types of project schedules and how to use them

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Goals and Tasks

Setting goals for the team and managing the associated tasks

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Fees and Contracts

Methods of fee development and issues to consider when negotiating contracts

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Meetings

How to effectively run a small client or team meeting to stay on track

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Workshops

Preparing for and leading large workshops

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Accounting

Basics of tracking fee, revenue, profit, and expenses

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Clients and stakeholders

Identifying the types of stakeholders and ensuring their needs are met

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Teams

How to run a team effectively and with joy

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Soft Skills

Effectively working with people

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AIA Framework for Design Excellence

Incorporating the defining principles of design excellence into your projects.

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Workshop Builder

Two 1-hour sessions to help you outline a specific workshop or charrette

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Public Procurement

Executing projects for a public client requires careful attention to ethics and procurement laws

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What you get

60 minutes of focused 1:1 time with Carolyn for each session
Personal guidance for your circumstances
Exercises, tip sheets, and resources to help your journey
Exclusive discounts and early access to future offerings

All of this for just $1,500

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