THE AGILE PROJECT MANAGER: Essentials for the Future of Work
Overview
Project management has evolved beyond traditional planning and execution—modern project managers must now integrate AI-driven project tracking, risk mitigation analytics, and automated workflow management to enhance efficiency and optimize outcomes. AI-powered tools are transforming how project managers plan, execute, and control projects, making future-ready management skills essential.
This AI-Enhanced Project Management Essentials program prepares professionals to blend human expertise with AI-driven insights, ensuring they are equipped to lead projects with agility, precision, and strategic foresight. Participants will engage in self-assessments, self-discovery and critique, group exploration, facilitator-led discussions, game-based learning, practical exercises, and best practice theory exploration. By the end of the program, they will have the confidence and competence to apply project management principles in real-world scenarios.
Price: $4,500.00
5-Day Training Program (4 Hours per Day)
Delivery Methods
🔹 Self-Assessments & Reflection – Self-discovery exercises for deeper insights
🔹 Games-Based Learning – Interactive challenges that reinforce thinking skills
🔹 Facilitator-Led Discussions – Engaging conversations with real-world applications
🔹 Case Studies & Business Scenarios – Exploring successes and failures
🔹 Group Problem-Solving & Debates – Encouraging diverse perspectives
🔹 Experiential Learning & Hands-on Activities – Bringing concepts to life
Objectives:
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Understand the core concepts, phases, and methodologies of project management.
- Leverage AI-powered project management tools – Use AI-driven scheduling and automation to optimize planning and task allocation.
- Develop effective project plans, including scope, timeline, resources, and budget.
- Utilize project management tools (Gantt charts, responsibility matrices, etc.).
- Identify risks and proactively mitigate them.
- Manage and communicate with key stakeholders effectively.
- Use AI-driven stakeholder engagement insights – Explore how AI-powered sentiment tracking helps manage expectations and optimize communication.
- Monitor, control, and adjust projects to ensure successful outcomes.
- Reflect on their project management style and improve team collaboration.
Programme Outline
Day 1: Foundations of Project Management
Key Topics
- Introduction to Project Management (Why Projects Fail and Succeed)
- Project Lifecycle (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closing)
- AI & Project Lifecycle Optimization: How AI-powered automation improves workflow efficiency across project phases.
- Project Management Methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid)
- Understanding Project Scope and Objectives
- Stakeholder Identification and Analysis
Activities
- Self-Assessment: “What kind of Project Manager am I?”
- Game-Based Learning: “Project Survival Challenge” – teams navigate project challenges.
- Group Exploration: Common project pitfalls and success factors.
- Facilitator-Led Discussion: Agile vs. Traditional PM – What works best?
- Practical Exercise: Define a project scope statement.
Day 2: Project Planning & Scheduling
Key Topics
- Setting SMART Project Goals
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) – Defining Tasks and Deliverables
- Project Scheduling Techniques (Gantt Charts, Critical Path Method)
- AI for Smart Scheduling & Resource Optimization: How AI-powered planning tools dynamically adjust schedules based on workload and priority shifts.
- Resource Planning and Budgeting
- AI-Driven Budget Forecasting: How AI-powered financial models enhance accuracy in project budgeting and cost control.
- Identifying and Managing Project Constraints (Time, Cost, Scope)
Activities
- Self-Discovery & Critique: Analyse your past project planning experiences.
- Facilitator-Led Discussion: The biggest planning mistakes and how to avoid them.
- Game-Based Learning: “The Planning Puzzle” – teams create project schedules under constraints.
Practical Exercise: Develop a WBS and Gantt Chart for a sample project.
Day 3: Risk Management & Problem Solving
Key Topics
- Understanding Risk Management (Identifying, Assessing, and Mitigating Risks)
- AI-Powered Risk Identification & Mitigation: How AI-driven risk tracking anticipates project challenges before they arise.
- AI & Crisis Management: How AI-powered predictive models suggest best-case responses to unexpected issues.
- Decision-Making Strategies in Project Management
- Change Management and Handling Uncertainty
- Problem-Solving Tools (5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, Decision Trees)
- Contingency Planning and Crisis Management
Activities
- Self-Assessment: “How do I handle risk and uncertainty?”
- Group Exploration: Case study on project risk gone wrong.
- Game-Based Learning: “The Risk Challenge” – Simulating project crises.
- Practical Exercise: Create a Risk Register for an ongoing project.
- AI-Driven Risk Register Simulation – Participants use AI-generated data to create a proactive risk mitigation plan.
Day 4: Leadership, Communication & Stakeholder Management
Key Topics
- Role of Leadership in Project Management
- Effective Project Communication Strategies
- Managing Stakeholder Expectations
- Conflict Resolution in Projects
- Motivating and Managing Project Teams
Activities
- Self-Discovery & Critique: Personal leadership style assessment.
- Facilitator-Led Discussion: Navigating difficult stakeholder conversations.
- Game-Based Learning: “The Stakeholder Negotiation” – Handling competing interests.
- Practical Exercise: Develop a stakeholder communication plan.
- AI-Assisted Stakeholder Communication Strategy – Participants use AI-powered sentiment tracking to refine engagement strategies.
Day 5: Project Execution, Monitoring & Closing
Key Topics
- Executing and Controlling Project Work
- Monitoring Progress and Measuring Performance (KPIs, Earned Value)
- Handling Scope Creep and Change Requests
- Project Closure and Lessons Learned
- AI for Post-Project Analysis & Lessons Learned: How AI-driven retrospectives provide data-backed insights on project efficiency
- Best Practices for Continuous Improvement
Activities
- Self-Assessment: “How do I track and measure project success?”
- Group Exploration: Case study on real-life project execution failures and wins.
- Game-Based Learning: “The Post-Mortem Game” – teams analyse a completed project.
- Practical Exercise: Develop a project closure report and lessons-learned document.
Final Takeaways & Action Planning
- Reflect on personal project management growth.
- Develop an individual action plan for applying new skills.
- Identify immediate improvements to apply to current projects.
- Closing Q&A and feedback session.
This comprehensive, interactive, and hands-on training will leave participants equipped with practical project management skills, ensuring they can lead successful projects with confidence and efficiency.