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SUMMARY:Writing Effective Letters\, Scope Documents and Reports
DESCRIPTION:What are key elements of an effectively written document? What should I focus on in my letters\, bids\, proposals\, work plans\, reports\, and documentation?\n\nPotential clients often judge you based on whether you can clearly articulate the services you provide. Clients may skim your documents\, so you need to ensure that your content is organized and that your key points stand out. Your writing ability is important.\n\nThis seminar is focused on helping you to do exactly that: to write more effectively. You’ll learn to tailor your writing for your audience and purpose. You’ll apply the strategies required for effective scope documents\, letters\, and reports. In addition\, you’ll also incorporate key principles for editing and revising your documents.\n\nWe’ll cover multiple topics\, including:\n1. Planning your scope documents\n2. Writing effective letters\n3. Responding to bids and proposals\n4. Structuring your reports and project documentation\n\nInstructor: Eric Tung is an English Instructor at UBC and SFU\, where he teaches academic\, professional\, and business writing courses. He has been teaching for a decade and advises firms on their change management processes and implementation\, and also on complex business documents\, such as proposals and technical reports. In addition\, Eric designs and delivers customized business\, proposal\, andtechnical writing workshops to engineering and consulting firms.\n\n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“I thought I did not need to take this course at first. After today\, I have a better understanding of how to prepare my documents.” \n“I found this to be very informative.” \n“All was valuable\, makes me rethink how I write.” \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/writing-effective-letters-scope-documents-and-reports-8/
LOCATION:Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites\, 2402 Highway 97 North\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1X 4J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Understanding Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Whether you manage internal projects\, contribute to a project (i.e. subcontract) or oversee projects (i.e. General Contractor)\, understanding the whole project management picture is essential to making your contribution to the project as successful as possible.\nProjects in the construction industry are complex. Not only are accurate planning and forecasting methods required; people management\, communication and risk management skills are essential to delivering a project within scope\, on time\, within budget and to an acceptable level of quality.\nA project can make or break your company. A bad project can be hard to live down; a great project can set the stage for significant growth. How important is it for you to invest time and effort in getting project management right?\nThis two-day hands-on workshop will provide participants with an understanding of the core elements of project management from initiating and planning projects\, to implementation and review. Participants will learn and use practical tools and techniques for establishing and managing projects.\nTopics covered in this course include:\n• Elements of a Project Management Framework\n• Key project management skills\n• Identifying and avoiding common project management issues\n• 8 key pillars of project management\no Scope – clearly identifying requirements and understanding the work of the project\no Time – determining project activities and scheduling\no Cost – identifying and managing project costs\no Quality – measuring all aspects of your project\no Resources – managing materials\, equipment and human resources\, including managing conflict and communicating so project stakeholders will listen\no Communication – planning project communications\no Risk – identifying and managing risk\no Procurement – determining and managing how you obtain resources for your project\nWho should Attend:\nWhether you are a Project Manager or a member of a project team\, this course will provide you with practical tools for improving your project management abilities.\n• Project Managers – individuals leading projects\n• Project Coordinators – individuals involved in supporting the work of the project\n• Project team members – individuals interested in understanding how to better contribute to a project\n• Individuals interested in project management fundamentals \nInstructor: Janet Bonaguro\, Principal of ThinkSpace Performance\, has worked with over 100 organizations locally\, nationally and internationally. For 20 years she has provided business advice\, managed organizations and created new organizations. Janet has provided business advice and trained hundreds of individuals on the topic of project management\, team management and business growth. Janet has managed hundreds of projects from small projects taking less than a day to complete\, to multi-year\, multi-million dollar projects with large teams and a wide range of external stakeholders. \nShe brings her real-life experience into the classroom to share a framework for managing projects to ensure success.Janet brings a fun and energetic style to the classroom\, sharing multiple stories and offering frequent opportunities for interaction with other students. \nJanet has worked in the construction\, trades\, manufacturing\, utilities and service industries as a project manager\, process and systems designer and business advisor.  She holds designations as a Project Management Professional (PMP)\, Financial Management Advisor (FMA)\, and holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA). \nWhat previous participants said: \n“Excellent introduction to being a project manager.” \n“Very inclusive and hands-on.” \n“A very useful overview of project management.” \n“Janet delivered at a good pace and kept the content very informative.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/understanding-project-management-12/
LOCATION:Sandman Hotel Victoria\, 2852 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T 4M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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