Excellent. It was informative, a perfect pace and the instructors were great. Well done.
Leading Projects Remotely
Oral Communication/People Skills/Written Communication
Managing projects is challenging in normal settings; working from a distance creates additional risks. Learning unique communication and leadership strategies will help you and your teams be more productive and effective.
Course Outline
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Lead and Communicate Online
- Set online protocols
- Craft a message: Clear, Concise, Complete
- Be Articulate
- Be aware of voice tone, inflection, pace and uhms
- Present a positive non-verbal image
- Observe facial expressions and body language to bring people together
- Listen when meeting online
Managing Projects Remotely
- Identify the five process groups and nine knowledge areas as defined by the PMI
- Balance the triple constraint
- Time
- Money
- Scope
Control the Project
- Review and adjust planning documents. (SOW, Project Requirements, Project Charter)
- Communicate and adjust the schedule
- Evaluate and adjust the Risk Management Plan
- Review the Communication Plan
Course Testimonials
Lori is a sharp teacher, and it was nice to see her respond to questions and situations. She would get us back on track.
Although this course was just 1.5 days long, it has made a big difference on my ability to communicate.
Instructor
Education
BS in Management from Nazareth College
MS in Philosophy from the University of Rochester
Lori Marra
Vice President
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30-year career in corporate communications and training
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Led teams in hardware and software development, medical imaging devices, and technical service documentation
- An accomplished speaker and trainer who has delivered diverse content to a broad range of audiences.
- In the technical communication field since 1985
Affiliations
Associate Fellow of the Society for Technical Communication
Developed RGI’s Centre for Engineering and Technical LeadershipTM, a resource for cultivating leaders in the technical and engineering fields
Hidden Talent:
She writes plays.