Project Management Fundamentals (June)

These are free events designed for members of the public clinical mental health workforce in Victoria, (staff employed at Area Mental Health Services, Forensicare or mental health staff from RCH) and lived experience workforces (LEW) working in either public clinical or community mental health state-funded roles. Other workforce in partner organisations, such as AOD organisations or ACCHOs, may sometimes be eligible. Please note, if you do register for an event and it is not clear you are part of the intended audience, your registration will be confirmed two weeks prior to the event start date, or earlier.

This training aligns to Capability 14 (Embedding evidence-informed continuous improvement) of the Victorian Mental Health & Wellbeing Workforce Capability Framework.

Attendees must attend both sessions.

While project management skills are obviously important for project managers, interestingly the methods and tools that project managers use can be helpful for everyone as everyone undertakes projects!

Any task that requires some preparation to achieve a successful outcome will probably be done better by using a few project management methods somewhere in the process. Project management methods can help in the planning and managing of all sorts of tasks, especially complex activities.

Learning Outcomes:

• Clarify the role of the project manager and the project team

• Identify the key stages of a project life cycle

• Develop an effective project brief

• Plan and schedule key tasks

• Influence key stakeholders and develop a communication plan

• Identify techniques and tools for planning and tracking your project

• Evaluate and respond to project risks

Topics:

• What is project management?

• Skills and attributes of an effective project manager

• What contributes to successful projects?

• Understanding the project life cycle

• Developing an effective project brief

• Planning and scheduling a project

• Designing a work breakdown structure

• Undertaking a risk assessment

• Creating a stakeholder communication plan

Delivery Mode – 2 x 3 hour Virtual Training Session - Tues 4 & Wed 5 June (9:30am to 12:30pm)

This course is delivered online. Sessions are hosted via Zoom.

Facilitators:

This training is delivered by Learn4Results and is delivered by the Director, Christina Katopis

Christina is a highly experienced and dynamic trainer, with over 17 years of training and consulting experience across numerous sectors. She has experience in working with both public and private organisations throughout Australasia.

Christina has an immensely loyal client base in a wide range of industries. Her style is participative, engaging and enjoyable. Her approach to facilitating encompasses key adult learning principles. She actively ensures all materials presented are relevant to participants’ work situations.

Prior to facilitating, Christina practiced as a Child Protection Worker. This provided her with greater insight into dealing with difficult clients and situations. Christina has also managed a team of ten trainers and understands the challenges faced by managers.