Description/Methods

Playfully master practice

Project.Master is an interactive business game that requires project teams to build a real boat with a steam engine. The participants analyze the task in their group and then formulate a successful project launch in a kickoff workshop. Using modern project management tools, they analyze the project environment – taking into account all the stakeholders. They also devise a work breakdown structure and define the project goals. Practical controlling instruments are used during the building of the boat to maintain oversight of the project’s progress. The finished boat and the project performance are evaluated in-depth, and the potential for future improvement is identified.

Something for everyone

• For companies and organizations that want to develop a general understanding of project management.
• For staff requiring a framework to guide future projects.
• For staff planning to undertake a project directly after the seminar.
• Seminar length: 2 days // 8-16 participants

Objectives

• Devising a work breakdown structure and model to map the project phases.
• Using planning tools (creative techniques, cost and resource plans, work breakdown structure).
• Dealing with project risks.
• Project controlling and visualization.
• Project communication
• Improving the team structure.
• Defining project roles – also across departments.

Skills learned