Description
Course Description:
This course is intended to provide professionals with a different perspective in project management by addressing what the client needs in a project manager, in addition to developing a deeper understanding of the supply chain and the way it affects general contractors. The course will discuss the attributes that clients expect and demand from the professional that will be managing the project development.
The course begins with assessing the client, the project, and the professional’s qualifications. This is followed by discussions of client expectations, contracts, communication, relationships and more. Many professionals fall short of what a client wants and needs because the professional is focused on the technical aspects of the design, losing sight of the overall project development. This course is for anyone who honestly wants to be a truly effective project manager for their client and their company.
The course will then discuss the principles of the supply chain and associated issues for general contractors. Participants will develop an understanding of what the global supply chain is and be able to clearly define issues and challenges for general contractors created by supply chain disruptions. The course includes an in-depth analysis of local versus global supply chains, and the advantages and disadvantages that each provide. Students will also explore strategies and practices to minimize disruptions and prepare for delays. This course investigates the supply chain, disruption events, short term impact, long term impact, and financial effects.
Objectives:
At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe how to assess the project through self-reflection and client communication.
- Analyze and describe professional and client expectations, appropriate communication, and roles as each relates to contractor projects.
- Determine strategies for managing multiple clients and categorize items for invoicing.
- Describe supply chain practices and characteristics of the supply chain that are significant to general contractors.
- Predict and recognize issues that supply chain problems can cause general contractors.
- Determine strategies to plan for supply chain issues to help minimize negative impacts.