It gave me a better understanding of “me” and how I need to adjust to deal with different people and events.
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
It offered great interaction and made participants think carefully about how we communicate.
Good mix of instruction and practical tips that I can immediately use.
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.