Why This Course
Managers have increasing pressure to "do more with less." The frequent outcome: Even less than you expected. This Manager's Overview shows how Managers can support project success in medium and larger projects, in organizations that are applying MinProj, the ProjectExperts' minimum effective project management method. Note: This overview is usually customized to the needs of the your organization.

Learning Objectives

	Discuss the problems facing today's projects, and the vital signs that managers monitor to increase your teams' project success.
	Describe the business needs MinProj helps an organization to meet, and the ways MinProj helps you to do so.
	Explore the role of managers in increasing project and organizational success in a MinProj environment.

Audience
This overview is for managers in organizations that have licensed MinProj, the ProjectExperts' Minimum Project Management method. We customize the content to your organization's needs, using this sample outline as a starting-point.

The intended audience is key managers who direct the efforts of Project Managers and teams. We tailor the level of the information and duration to the level of management involved.

Course Outline (1 - 2 hours)

1. Themes For Project Success

	Today's Challenges
	The Vital Signs of Successful Projects
	Lagging and Leading Project Indicators

2. Supporting the MinProj Projects

	Starting the Project on the Right Foot
	High-Level Planning: Inputs and Results
	Detailed Planning; Structuring, Staffing, Estimating; Scheduling
	An Ideal Tracking, Control and Reporting System
	How To Know Teams are Performing--Without Micro-management

3. The Manager's Role In Better Projects

	Prioritization and Resource Management: Appropriate Stafffing
	Managing World-Class Project Performance
	The Manager's Impact On Doing More With Less
	Summary