Project Management for Publishers
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
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
- Troublehooting - coping with change
Session 4
- Troubleshooting - dealing with delay, communication issues, negotiating
- Leading a project
- Closing a project
- Useful resources
Petra Green is Head of the PTC, and a freelance publishing consultant and trainer. She has spent 25 years in book, magazine and online publishing, most recently as Marketing Director at Bloomsbury Publishing. She has run dozens of projects across data, editorial, events, market research, marketing and production for previous employers and clients.For more information about any of these courses, please email course@publishingtrainingcentre.co.uk or sign up to receive our newsletter for updates on these and our other offerings.
Please read our Terms & ConditionsCourse 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.