Project Management

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Efficient project management as a central core competence

Project management is a core competence for employees and managers, and is developing continuously with changing market and customer requirements.

It takes a range of theoretical knowledge, personal skills and expertise in the corresponding tools to manage projects of different kinds (from classic to hybrid to agile) effectively and successfully.

From our perspective successful projectmanagement is always chosen appropriately and based on the local status quo, the given objectives and the general organizational framework.

On this basis, we help our customers introduce or adapt project management systems and teach specific project management knowledge.

From classic to agile: the choice is yours!

Classic project management

Initiation

Definition of project objectives
Drafting the project charter
Project organization

Planning

Work breakdown structure
Stakeholder management
Opportunity & risk management

Implementation

Status meetings
Reporting
Dealing with changes

Conclusion

Lessons learned
Line integration

Preparation for PMI^® - Project Management Professional PMP^®

Information about the preparation for the PMI^® Certification as Project Management Professional (PMP)^®

Agile project management

Teaching agile values and principles

Self-organization & personal responsibility
Openness

Use of agile techniques:

Iterations, Retrospectives & reviews
Daily stand-up, Definition of done

Selection of agile methods:

SCRUM, Design thinking
Lean, Kanban

Working in agile teams

SCRUM for virtual teams
Challenges of the VUCA environment
Dealing with Team Toxics

Leading agile teams

Basics of agile transformation
Choice of classic or agile project management
Coaching and empowerment of agile teams (agile mindset)

Project management methods

Self- and time management for project managers
Conflict management
Leading hybrid teams
Communication in projects
Moderation in projects
Negotiation management for project managers
Management without line manager function

Qualifications and methods to internationally recognized project management standards (PMI)^®

Our project management approach is based on the project management process and the standards defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI)^®, the globally recognized project management association that operates worldwide. It is based on the current version of the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide)^®.

CONTUR is an officially PMI^® certified "Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.)" in project management.

The Project Management Professional (PMP), the PMBOK and PMI are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Project management: How we work

We provide tailored advice on appropriate project management methods, and support you with internal implementation.
Depending on the initial situation, strategic deliberations and the underlying organizational structure of your company, we adapt the

training concepts
training methods
training formats
training contents

to your needs.

CONTUR helps you revise or adapt, and even redesign existing project management systems using various formats like face-to-face training courses, blended learning components and/or live online sessions.
From individual local projects or complete project management programs with an international roll-out: You benefit from our extensive experience in cooperation with major international corporations and medium-sized enterprises in various industries.

How we teach project management content:

1. Send messages
Sending content messages via realistic initial / practical situations in projects, to boost awareness for the topic and highlight the value project management can add.

2. Develop training exercises
Initial independent application of individual methods, tools or process steps with project examples of the participants from practical experience or predefined training exercises.

3. Transfer to real practical situations
Transfer theory to practice through own job-relevant examples in the environment relevant for the participants and trialing.

4. Evaluate results and consideration
Final presentation and consideration of the exercise results: Discuss and evaluate the experience and signals in a meeting of all stakeholders.

5. Integrate selected tools and methods in the personal working environment
Moderated group discussion: Participants discuss how and when they have been able to integrate the lessons learned in their own project.

Selection of reference projects

International implementation of corporation-wide project management training in the automotive sector
International establishment of a project management system (in 25 countries) and internal education of project managers in the chemical industry
Project management and project steering in the telecommunications and transport & logistics sectors
Implementation of restructuring projects in the transport & logistics sector
In-house training of project managers as part of the internal talent development program for the chemical industry
Support for and enhancement of the project manager role in organizational restructuring processes in the mining sector
Cross-sectoral project management seminars for classic, hybrid and agile projects as face-to-face training and/or live online sessions.

We will also be happy to share a personal reference contact with you.

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