• Develop a project plan starting at ground zero
• Build creative and productive project teams dedicated to seeing each project through to the finish
• Stay on top of every detail using the exclusive Task Tracker™ system
• Put the power of scheduling and planning tools like PERT, CPM and GANTT to work right away
• Schedule even the most complex projects with relative ease
• Know how to establish aggressive yet realistic time guidelines
• Identify project waste and eliminate it
• Define and communicate team goals and priorities so everyone knows what¹s expected of them
• Build support for your projects from other departments and higher-ups
• Establish priorities for the project when everything seems urgent
• Cut project costs by maximizing all your resources, from time and money to team talents
• Identify and head off 11 roadblocks to productivity —­ before your project gets derailed
• Use contingency plans to handle project changes and obstacles without getting stressed out
• Turn waste-of-time meetings into productive work sessions that team members can't afford to miss
• Recognize when personality conflicts are flaring on the project team and head them off
• Establish specific action plans that will guide your project team to success
• Monitor every step of the project so no detail falls through the cracks
• Overcome team resistance to your project-management direction and ideas without causing resentment
• Keep project team members motivated, focused and enthused
• Capitalize on your leadership strengths to capture your team's full support and commitment

• Project managers and team leaders
• Supervisors, managers and department heads
• Anyone who wants to manage projects from start to finish with greater effectiveness and efficiency

Getting Started —­ You as the Successful Project Manager

• What are the controlling factors every project manager must contend with?
• How can they determine the success or failure of your project?
• Discover the keys to project planning: Analyze your budget and time constraints easily ... and accurately
• Learn to fulfill your duties as a project manager without letting other responsibilities slip
• Find out helpful tips that encourage creativity without stifling team members or team goals
• Recognize 5 key characteristics that all successful project managers hold —­ which ones do you possess, and where do you need work?

Building a Solid Project Team

• Learn vital strategies for team-building and getting everyone "up to speed"
• Become the kind of leader who keeps the project moving forward, even when the going gets tough
• Identify 4 common team structures and what projects work best with each
• Plan tasks and responsibilities effectively by analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of every team member ... yourself included!

Mastering the 4 I's ...

Inception
Your Key to Guaranteed Project Success Today ... How to Get Projects on the Right Track so You Don't Get Sidetracked

• Discover powerful strategies that will help organize your ideas, set your priorities and accurately assess your time and money resources
• 5 sources of authority —­ know where to gain the power to get the project done
• Get project stakeholders "on board" and firmly committed to your objectives
• Learn how to communicate effectively ... and authoritatively...with people up and down the project line

Initiation
How to Put People Together and Working Cooperatively

• Learn which actions you must take ... and avoid ... at each stage of the project cycle
• 5 steps you can take to steer your project successfully through office politics
• 9 reasons why projects fail —­ assess your risk before you begin!
• Master our exclusive Task Tracker™ method —­ organize even the most complex tasks into bite-sized, manageable pieces
• Learn 7 positive steps that give purpose to every meeting

Implementation
What to Do to Make Sure the Daily Grind of Work Doesn't Cause Your Project to Grind to a Halt

• Gain commitment and cooperation for your project ... no matter what the time frame ... no matter what the goal
• 11 roadblocks that can stall your team's productivity
• Paper-free, hassle-free information —­ keep others informed of your progress with no additional effort
• How to deal quickly and confidently with inevitable project changes
• 12 easy steps to more accurate time and cost estimates and control
• 7 steps that help you evaluate the glut of project management software available ... before you buy

Integration
How to Make Sure Everything Fits Together and Runs Smoothly

• 6 strategies that help you anticipate team and project problems
• How to avoid making mistakes when you're under pressure
• Develop essential project plans easily by using GANTT, PERT and CPM charting methods
• 5 powerful ways to keep conflict to a minimum on any project team
• 9 steps that help you "wrap it up" easily and completely

"Information was valuable ..."
Judy Goodner
Account Executive
Omaha Public Power District

"It was an enlightening presentation. I will be able to use the data in my present job immediately."
Earnest Smith
Corrections Lieutenant L.U.M.P.D.

"Excellent seminar! A more systematic approach to starting, following through and completing projects! I'll start right away!"
Joy Schille Raether
Project Coordinator/Supervisor WSLGA

"Extremely relevant and usable; excellent presentation! I plan to put into action what I've learned today."
Harry Jacoby
Vocational Services Director Hope Haven

"Exceeded my expectation. I'm leaving with much more than I bargained for. I have gained additional knowledge and practical applications which I can begin to employ immediately."
Audley Bridges
Director of Admissions
Keam University

"It was very enjoyable and interesting..."
Ladun Odugbesan
Manager Labs and Research BHC