HP Race to Results Simulation Test Drive (Project Management for executives)

Description:

Course overview

Test drive the HP Race to Results Simulation in ½ day! This comprehensive, multiple project simulation is an exciting high energy team activity that clearly illustrates the business benefits of project management. This experiential learning, facilitated by the world of motor racing, causes breakthrough understanding of how multiple projects must be orchestrated to maximize bottom line enterprise results.

Prerequisites

• Some project management experience is helpful but not required. Project team experience is very desirable

Audience

• This course is designed to be adaptable to fulfill specific needs of Executives, Senior Managers and Project Sponsors requiring a broad yet focused understanding of project management, but do not have the time to devote to longer training sessions

Benefits to you

• Increase your understanding of the organizational impact of successful project management
• Gain an enhanced appreciation of all areas of responsibility including Business, Operations and Development

Course outline

Introduction to Simulation

• Normally delivered over 2 races, the simulation is designed to introduce key components of project management through game dynamics. Project delivery improves through the successful application of project management tools and techniques. The following project management processes are emphasized:

Race 1

• Silo Working [Operations, Business, Development]
• Communication Planning
• Poor Project Initiation/Planning
• Project Reporting
• Poor Business Awareness

Race 2

• Improved Initiation / Planning
• Introduced Project Chart, Plan, Project Objective Statement
• Priority Matrix
• Schedule Planning
• Work Breakdown Structure, Activity Definition/Sequencing Gantt Chart
• Duration and Cost Estimating
• Gantt Chart