Teamwork: Effective Project Teams from Udemy

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Learning objectives

Identify the main phases of project work and how a team member fits into them
Understand the role of a project team member
Understand the role of a project manager

What to expect when being on a project team
How to improve your communication skills
The importance of emotional intelligence when working on a project

Identify the main phases of project work and how a team member fits into them
Understand the role of a project team member
Understand the role of a project manager
What to expect when being on a project team
How to improve your communication skills
The importance of emotional intelligence when working on a project

Syllabus

Introduction

Welcome to the Course!

Participants will demonstrate effective project team behaviors: active contribution, attentive listening, information sharing, respect, flexibility, consistent delivery, time management, leadership, m

Section Introduction

Actively Contributes

Listens Attentively

Shares Relevant Information

Respects Others

Remains Flexible

Delivers Consistently

Steadfast in Accountability

Manages Time Effectively

Leads by Example

Motivates Others

Understands Stakeholder Needs

Continuously Seeks to Improve

Section Conclusion

This quiz comprises ten questions assessing your understanding of effective team behavior in project settings. Explore topics such as communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, and leadership styles.

Participants will understand the nature of projects: defining them, recognizing their uniqueness, temporary nature, role in driving change, and enabling business value.

Definition of a Project

Projects Create

Projects are Unique

Different Types of Projects

Projects are Temporary

Projects Drive Change

Projects Enable Business Value

This quiz features ten questions assessing your comprehension of what constitutes a project. Explore topics such as project definition, objectives, scope, stakeholders, and deliverables.

Participants will grasp project management essentials: understanding process groups, progressive elaboration, overview of predictive and Agile approaches, and application areas in project management.

Project Management Process Groups

Typical Project Management

Progressive Elaboration

Project Management Application Areas

Predictive Projects Overview

Agile Projects Overview

Useful Characteristics of Predictive Projects

Useful Characteristics of Agile Projects

This quiz comprises ten questions assessing your understanding of project management fundamentals. Explore topics such as the definition of a project, what projects create, how projects drive change, and how projects enable business value, emphasizing key principles and practices.

Participants will comprehend project operations, including phases, goals, constraints, team formation, roles, responsibilities, methodologies.

Structured Phases

Specific Goals

Defined Constraints

Team Formation

Roles and Responsibilities

Goal Clarification

Project Management Methodologies

Portfolios, Programs, and Projects

This quiz includes ten questions assessing your understanding of project operations. Explore topics such as project management process groups, progressive elaboration, application areas, and predictive and Agile project characteristics, emphasizing key processes and methodologies.

Participants will understand the project management life cycle, encompassing phases from initiation to closure, emphasizing key activities and deliverables at each stage.

Intro to the Project Management Life Cycle

Examples of the Project Management Life Cycle

Strategic Team Formation

Optimizing Quality Assurance

Comprehensive Risk Management

Navigating Change Management

Documentation Strategies

Post-Implementation Review

Systematic Archiving Approaches

This quiz features ten questions assessing your understanding of the project management life cycle. Explore phases such as initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, and closing, focusing on key activities and deliverables.

Participants will define project purpose, goals, and objectives during the initiating phase, ensuring clarity and alignment with stakeholder expectations and organizational objectives.

Overview of Initiating

Defining the Project – Purpose, Goals, Objectives

Identifying Stakeholders and Their Interests

How Projects Can Be Initiated

Who Initiates a Project?

Conducting a Feasibility Analysis

Developing the Business Case

Generating the Project Charter

Creating the Project Team

Performing Kickoff Calls

This quiz comprises ten questions assessing your understanding of the initiating phase in project management. Explore topics such as project charter development, stakeholder identification, initial scope definition, and feasibility analysis.

Participants will plan projects by defining scope, deliverables, and constraints, and create project plans detailing tasks, timelines, and resource requirements to ensure successful project execution.

Overview of Planning

Define the Project – Scope, Deliverables, Constraints

Create a Project Plan – Tasks, Timelines, Resources

Different Ways of Planning

Developing a Budget

Allocating Resources

Planning for Risk

Organizing Risk Management Strategies

Projecting Assumptions and Constraints

Shaping Work Breakdown Structures

Framing Task Dependencies

Defining the Critical Path

This quiz includes ten questions assessing your understanding of the planning phase in project management. Explore topics such as scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, risk assessment, and stakeholder management.

Participants will execute projects by implementing plans, coordinating teams, addressing issues and risks, and managing resources effectively to achieve project goals on schedule and within budget.

Overview of Executing

Implementing the Project Plan

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Appropriately considers the roles of project managers and team members

Develops emotional intelligence and conflict management skills, which are crucial for successful project teamwork

Provides a comprehensive understanding of project management fundamentals

Incorporates topics like stakeholder management and communication skills

Introduces concepts like feasibility analysis and project charters for better project initiation

Delves into project planning, including scope definition, scheduling, and budgeting

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