Do your project plans unravel once a project gets going? Are your project outcomes often delayed or differ dramatically from expectations? In this interactive session, attendees will be introduced to project management principles, best practices, and actionable strategies for planning and delivering successful projects. Learn how to communicate with and rally stakeholders, define a scope, schedule, and outcomes to encourage project momentum, and triumph over common project challenges. From project initiation and planning through project closing, library professionals at all levels can apply key elements of project management to support more effective teams and deliver successful outcomes for their organizations.
Learning Objectives:
Identify phases of project management and common areas of project planning.
Implement strategies for using scope, schedule, and outcomes to improve project success.
Employ techniques for engaging stakeholders and improving project communication.
