Project management in the area of Human Resources

Why take this course

HR projects are 90% related to change that affects employees and, as a result, require a unique approach. Do you want to successfully manage such endeavors? This training will provide you with comprehensive knowledge of traditional (e.g., PMI) and agile (e.g., AgilePM, Scrum) methodologies, allowing you to choose the right tools for the specific nature of each project. You will learn how to plan, manage risk, and engage stakeholders, and you will discover your own leadership style to effectively lead a team. Gain unique skills to successfully complete your HR projects.

What you'll learn

• To understand how HR projects differ from others and the consequences of their close ties to change.
• To apply the techniques and principles of good project planning, evaluation, and monitoring.
• To effectively manage risk and stakeholder engagement.
• To master a range of useful tools from various methodologies, selecting them appropriately for a given situation.
• To gain awareness of your own team leadership style and adapt it to the specific nature of your project team.
• To prepare key management products such as the Project Charter, Delivery Plan, or Requirements List.

Certificate and exam

After finishing the training, you will receive a diploma that confirms the competencies you have gained.

Training scope

• General overview of traditional approaches like PMI as well as AgilePM and Scrum approaches. Advantages and disadvantages. When to use?
• Design variables, or what should we have under control?
• Stakeholder engagement management.
• Risk management – how to identify, assess, repair?
• Change management – is every change worth considering?
• Project start. Constant control, assessment and verification of required documents.
• Business Case, Project Card, Delivery Plan, Prioritised Requirements List, Project End Product Description – examples of management products in projects.
• Overview of tools and techniques. Product Based Planning Technique, WBS, Critical Path, MoSCoW Prioritization
• Project life cycle. Phased management in traditional approaches. Phases in the DSDM process. Efficient use of design resources.
• Implementation of the project. Key factors of success and failure of projects. The most common problems related to projects. Estimating methods in agile projects.
• Project monitoring. The role of the manager in monitoring the project and resources in the project.
• Closing the project. Conclusions and recommendations for follow-up. Post-project assessment work. Knowledge and experience management for future projects.
• Adapting the methodologies to the needs of a specific project and organizational culture.