Introduction to Project Management
Staff within publishing companies are increasingly asked to act as project managers, overseeing new product developments and launches.
This one-day course has been created for those working in non-editorial publishing roles who have to manage projects. Whether you are tasked with organising an event, updating a website, running production schedules, or launching a new app, it will give you the confidence to be a good project manager. You’ll gain tips on how to get the most out of your time, understand the terminology of project management; and learn how to plan, execute and close a project. It will also look at good communication, budgeting, scheduling and dealing with any difficulties that may arise.
Please note that the examples in this course are drawn exclusively from non-editorial projects. We recommend Editorial Project Management for editorial staff to gain a more detailed and sophisticated understanding of managing editorial print and digital projects.
Who is it for?
- Anyone within publishing who has been tasked with delivering a project, including Personal Assistants, Event Organisers, Project Managers, Publicity/Marketing Managers, Website Editors/Managers
- Those new to project management who need an overview of what it is and how it works
- Staff who manage freelancers and offshore suppliers
- Those who are thinking of moving into a more project-focused role
What will you achieve?
On completing this course you’ll be able to:
- Organise your time effectively to maximise your impact
- Manage all steps of a project, from budgeting and scheduling through execution to close
- Run a project successfully, delivering it on time and on budget
- Deal with communication and other problems
- Use templates and tools to help projects run smoothly
Programme
Day 1
Session 1
- Projects and Project Managers
- Time management
- The Project life-cycle
- Writing a plan
- Building a team
Session 2
- Budgeting
- Scheduling
- The Project Triangle
Day 2
Session 3
- Risk management
- Managing offshore
- Troubleshooting - coping with change
Session 4
- Troubleshooting - dealing with delay, communication issues, negotiating
- Leading a project
- Closing a project
- Useful resources
About the tutor
Petra Green is Head of the PTC, Managing Director of a small independent publisher, a business mentor and trainer. She has spent 25 years in book, magazine and online publishing in a variety of roles. Petra has run dozens of projects across data, editorial, events, market research, marketing and production for previous employers and clients.
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Please read our Terms & ConditionsDates
Tuesday, 11 June 2024
Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Date information for future sessions
June 2024
- Dates: 11 & 13 June 2024
- Times: Each session will run from 9.00am to 12.30pm
November 2024
- Dates: 19 & 21 November 2024
- Times: Each session will run from 9.00am to 12.30pm
Course format
- Virtual classroom
- 9am to 12.30pm (BST)
- Four x 1.5 hour sessions plus breaks, comprising two half-day sessions on two days, one week apart
A number of discounts are available
What you will need
To join the course, you will need access to a computer, tablet or laptop with a camera and microphone. You will need to activate a free Zoom account to join the course. This takes two minutes and does not require any payment. It is purely for administrative purposes.