Day 1:

7:00am - Meeting room set and ready
7:30am - PSMJ workbooks, pens, pads and name tents set
7:45am - Continental breakfast set and ready
8:00am - Attendee arrival time (30 minutes prior to the program start time)
8:30am - Program begins
A few minutes will be provided at the beginning of the first day of programing for the client
leader to address the attendees and explain what he/she expects them to learn from the
seminar, and how that knowledge will benefit the firm.
8:35am - Client leader introduces the speaker to begin the program
9:45am - Morning break
12:30pm - Buffet lunch set and ready
2:30pm - Afternoon break
5:00pm- First day concludes

Day 2:

7:00am - Meeting room set and ready
7:15am - Continental breakfast set and ready
7:30am - Attendee arrival time (30 minutes prior to the program start time)
8:00am - Program begins
9:30am - Morning break
12:00pm - Buffet lunch set and ready
2:00pm - Afternoon break
3:30pm- Program concludes

A/E/C PROJECT MANAGEMENT BOOTCAMP PROGRAM TOPICS AGENDA

MOST VALUABLE ROLE OF THE PM

Traits the best PMs share
How you as a PM can add value to your Principals

PM’S ROLE IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Why every PM should have a role in business development
How PMs can cross-sell the firm’s services to grow the business
How you can use your current job to bring in more work in the future

PLANNING THE PROJECT FOR SUCCESS

When you should begin the project planning process
What are the 10 critical elements of a good project management plan?
What are the differences in planning for small vs. large projects?

REALISTIC PROJECT SCHEDULING

Master the 11 elements of a superior schedule
Common pitfalls to avoid when making a project schedule
How to develop and implement a more efficient work process
How good scheduling helps avoid rework and increase profit

PROJECT FINANCIAL (AND PROFIT) PLAN

4 proven methods to for creating a foolproof project budget
Inside tips for balancing the project’s scope and fee
6 vital steps PMs should use to improve cash flow

HOW TO ASSUME PROJECT LEADERSHIP

7 steps for assuring staff at critical points of the project
How to identify and deal with difficult personality types
How to rise from a Transactional PM to a Transformational PM
What is the first step in successfully delegating work on my project?

MANAGING PROJECTS FOR CLIENT DELIGHT

Why do clients select different firms?
How well do you know my client ... and why does it matter?
Techniques for improving your relationship with your clients?
How can I become my client’s advisor?

MANAGING RISKS TO AVOID GRIEF AND LOSSES

Why do traditional QA/QC approaches fail?
29 dangerous terms you must understand in your A/E contracts
Pitfalls successful PMs must avoid in sub-consultant negotiations

HOW PMs CAN INCREASE PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY

Take charges of meetings to ensure you get what you need
When should you email and when should you pick up the phone?
Tips for getting the most productivity out of your assistant manager?

SECRETS OF MANAGING MULTIPLE PROJECTS

How many projects can one PM realistically handle?
Increasing productivity: Keys to managing multiple projects
Inside tips for managing multiple office deliveries

MAINTAINING CONTROL OF THE PROJECT

Which critical project elements must you obsessively monitor?
Which 5 critical numbers must you demand from accounting?
What is the single best way to monitor your project progress?

GETTING—AND STAYING—OUT OF TROUBLE

Best techniques for avoiding problems in the first place?
What to do if you’re behind schedule or over budget
What is the proper way to ask a client for additional fees?

SELLING SUCCESS: HOW TO WRAP UP YOUR PROJECT

It isn’t over ‘til it’s over: The right way to complete a project
How can you turn a complex project into your firm’s next job?

PSMJ: AEC Project Management Bootcamp