Project Management for Publishers

PMfP

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 publishing who have to manage projects. It will give you the confidence to be a good project manager; explain how to get the most out of your time; demystify the terminology of project management; and show you 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.

This course was originally called 'Understanding Project Management'.

Who is it for?

Anyone within publishing who has been tasked with delivering a project
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

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
Troublehooting - coping with change

Session 4

Troubleshooting - dealing with delay, communication ussues, negotiating
Leading a project
Closing a project
Useful resources

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

+ How the course is delivered

The course consists of four x 90-minute sessions, each a mixture of delivery and interaction using Zoom breakout rooms and other online tools. There will be 30-minute breaks between the two sessions during the morning. The course will run on the same day across two weeks, split into two half-day sessions in the morning from 9am to 12.30pm.

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.

Any information to be completed beforehand will be sent via email.

If you have any concerns about technical requirements or access please contact us on or telephone (+44) 020 8874 2718.

+ Delegate feedback

“Would recommend for people to expand their knowledge on project management (I had very little prior to this)." Publishing Operations Editor, Microbiology Society

"A great opportunity to get some excellent tips from a very good trainer and to share ideas with colleagues.” Managing Editor, British Council

The feedback is for the classroom version of this course which was delivered by a different trainer.

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Session 1: 7 October 2020 | Session 2: 14 October 2020 (mornings only)

Dates

07 October 2020

Price

£300+VAT

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

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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.

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