Government Administrator — Project & Program Management
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The What and Why - **Description:** This day focuses on foundational understanding. Learn the difference between projects and programs, why project management is important in government, and common project phases (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, and closing). Understand the roles of a project manager and common project stakeholders. - **Specific Resources/Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:**
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A Gentle Overview - **Description:** Explore different project management frameworks, focusing on their application within government projects. Introduce Agile and Waterfall methodologies, comparing their strengths and weaknesses. Discuss the PMBOK Guide (Project Management Body of Knowledge) and PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments) as potential frameworks, with a basic overview, not deep dive. - **Specific Resources/Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:**
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The People Factor - **Description:** Learn about identifying and managing project stakeholders. Understand the importance of effective communication, including communication plans, meeting management, and reporting. Explore different communication channels and their effectiveness in government projects. - **Specific Resources/Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:**
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Setting the Foundation - **Description:** Introduce the basics of project planning. Focus on defining project scope, creating a work breakdown structure (WBS), and estimating project timelines. Understand the role of a project charter (at a high level), and its importance in the initiation phase. - **Specific Resources/Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:**
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Dealing with Money and Uncertainty - **Description:** Discuss the importance of budgeting in project management. Introduce basic risk identification and mitigation techniques. Learn about common project risks in government settings (e.g., funding cuts, regulatory changes). - **Specific Resources/Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:**
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Keeping Things on Track - **Description:** Overview of project execution, focusing on tracking progress and using project management tools. Understand the importance of monitoring project performance, including key performance indicators (KPIs). Introduce the concept of change management within projects. - **Specific Resources/Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:**
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Lessons Learned and Continuous Improvement - **Description:** Explore the final phase of a project – Closing. Focus on project close-out procedures, including final reports, lessons learned, and project evaluation. Understand the importance of documenting project successes and failures. - **Specific Resources/Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:**
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