Practical Project Management

Want to get that project delivered on time?

… get it done in time and on budget – whatever the project

This productivity boosting half day seminar is just
£ 139.00 (plus VAT)

“This did what it said on the box – a great deal of practical ideas for planning and managing tasks, along with understanding of key principles for successful delivery”
Andrea Duncan, PDP Co-ordinator – University of Northampton

LONDON – MANCHESTER – BIRMINGHAM – GUILDFORD

“One of the best seminars I’ve attended in the last 17 years. Enjoyable practical and useful. I would highly recomend this course”
D iane Massey – DSM Legal Solicitors

This seminar is worth three CPD points

At work; much of our time is either involved in, or managing projects and tasks. Project and task management has become as much a vital element of business life as marketing, selling or presentation. Success for both you and your organisation will depend on good project and task management skills.

“A very useful seminar, full of ideas, fantastic delivery, refreshing approach”
Betlan Ashmead – RGS Ltd

Managing or cooperating in projects and tasks is not always as simple as it seems. With different people to satisfy, differing and challenging deadlines to meet, it is often overwhelming. How do you set up to succeed? This seminar shows you the practical tools, techniques and advice to deliver your own project within budget and on time, as well as understanding your role in helping someone else deliver a project.

“without doubt a half day well worthwhile and good value for money”
Stuart Bunce, Project Manager – Whistler’s Ltd

…the down to earth,’nitty gritty’ of project delivery. Explore the essential roles of the project manager, the types of project report and how to control the inevitable changes that will come along… because shift happens!

Your seminar is hosted by Mike Clayton …an established expert on getting things done. He will show you how to set your project up right from the outset, plan and schedule your project, spot risks up front and learn the essential strategies to control risks. Mike will give you insight into some of the powerful resource management tools available.

“A clear, informative and understandable seminar. Some excellent techniques to set in practice”
Adam Wetherill, Sales – Cathodic Protection Co Ltd

Hundreds have benefitted from this important training. You’ll get a clearer and better understanding of project management strategy and innovative and strong processes for project delivery

Today we are offering you this for only £139 (plus vat)

“Absolutely relevant content, very well delivered”
Phil Smith – Aimia Foods

Key learning areas:

  • Tips to deliver to time, to cost and also to specification
  • If it can go wrong it will go wrong – predict the problems and plan your responses
  • Effective task and delegation
  • Define the task – setting powerful goals and objectives
  • The proper way to put time scales by using Milestone Planning
  • Tips on how to plan and allocate project responsibilities
  • How to get the best from a Team, four vital factors in building and leading an effective team
  • Get the most from your existing time using Mike’s “Getting your OATS” time planning process
  • The six essential strategies for action on risks
  • Establishing a clear scope, and combating the dreaded “scope creep”
  • Establishing priorities among your risks making use of Triage approach
  • The 2 principal means of reporting progress
  • Tips to handle changes when what we would really like is consistency
  • Activity planning when using the world’s favourite project planning tool: the Gantt Chart
  • The 3 key tasks to finally close down your project

“If you’ve never had formal training in project management – you’ll learn a huge amount about processe and the secrets to succeeding in your projects”
Paul Foxall, Senior Project Officer – Sandwell MBC

Dr Mike Clayton

Mike is a UK’s leading project delivery expert. He has 17 years experience of managing projects and integrating change in many companies of varying sizes. Mike has had key roles in managing multi-million pound projects for Vodafone, General Motors, BAA and Transport for London. Organisations of all sizes have benefited from his skills in integrating complex change. You will get real results as his highly practical approach simplifies complex ideas.

“Mike was an excellent presenter. Really good seminar and took away loads of ideas”
Debra Fletcher, Commercial and Supply Chain Manager – Astra Zeneca

Why choose us?

Our seminars offer you the best value for money in the UK. Your presenters are all UK based business experts, you will enjoy the best seminar venues across the UK, using comfortable round table format. You can choose from a range of seminars, on a selection of topics, including management skills, business skills and sales techniques. Our seminars are effective, because we focus on a three hour window with one short break, so we can deliver what would usually be a day’s learning in just half a day. We look forward to welcoming you in the near future to join the hundreds of companies that have benefited from our seminars.

“the bite-sized workshop does deliver”
People Management Magazine

Who should attend?
Anyone who wants to manage and co-ordinate their own or cooperate in other peoples projects more efficiently

“I didn’t expect so many topics could possibly be covered so briefly but so clearly and understandably – thank you!”
Rosemary Gibbins, Programme Manager – Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Location Details

London – Thursday 21st June - RIBA, 66 Portland Place, W1B 1AD

Manchester – Tuesday 26th June - The Renaissance, Blackfriars Street, M3 2EQ

Birmingham – Wednesday 27th June - The Copthorne, Paradise Circus, B3 3HJ

Guildford – Thursday 28th June – Ramada Guildford, Guildford Road, East Horsley KT24 6TB

Just half a day to get projects done… book now

The delegate rate for this essential seminar is
£ 139.00 (plus VAT)
(Group and Charity discounts available)

9.00 am registration for 9.30 am start to 12.30 pm.
Refreshments provided

Call now to avoid disappointment …places are limited
01799 252100

The lines get busy at certain times as this is a very popular seminar.
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Hungry for more?

In the afternoon Mike presents another seminar entitled:

Ask about our ‘Make a Day of It’ reduction for attending all day