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MODULE 1

”Project Formulation”

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Module #1 – Project Formulation Workshop

• WS 1/Day 1 – Introduction to Project Formulation

• WS 1/Day 2 – Application of Project formulation

Module #2 – Activity Management Workshop

• WS 2/Day 1 – Introduction to Activity Management

• WS 2/Day 2 – Application of Activity Management

Module #3 – Resource Management Workshop

• WS 3/Day 1 – Introduction to Resource Management

• WS 3/Day 2 – Application of Resource Management

Presentation Content

Introduction to PMC Course0

Introduction to PMC Module 11-1

Introduction to A1-4 Reporting3

Introduction to M1 Assignments2

Introduction to Session 1

Introduction to Session 2

Introduction to Session 3

Introduction to Session 4

Separate PPT presentations

Sub-presentations

Introduction to PMC Module 2-61nIntroduction to PMC Module 2-61nIntroduction to other PMC Modules1n

Main presentation

Module title: Project Formulation

Module ambition/aim: The purpose of this module is to provide participants with

the awareness about (level 0), the functional capability to (level 1), the proficiency (level 2),

and the expertise (level 3) to professionally engage in and contribute to the formulation of

project initiatives that are of either organisational or competence development nature.

Module duration: 4 x 55 minutes, or a half-day, with all sessions implemented

Objectives/outcomes: After completing this session, and the associated Period A

‘between seminars’ self-studies and assignments, participants should be able to;

• Describe the major stages of a strategy implementation

• Outline major steps in the process of planning project initiatives

• Define the process for taking an idea into a concrete project

• Describe the major stages of a Logic Programming Approach

• Create an application-ready project initiative description

• Identify requirements for application funding

• Define the major steps in a contract negotiation process

PMC-Module 1 Learning Outcomes

PMC Module 1 Online Services

Detailed structure of PMC Module 1

• This session will provide an overview of the concepts of project and project management, provide a description of 21 century project management approaches and illustrate how project management can be handled in a virtual environment.

Session 1

• This session will elaborate on the issues, concerns and considerations that should be taken into account in connection with the planning of a project that are aimed at facilitate the strategic implementation of a change initiative as a project. The prime focus of this session will be to generate an in-depth awareness/understanding of the pre-requisites for and the production of a high-quality definition that could be the basis for project planning and negotiation of financial support and commitment from management, stakeholders and potential end-users.

Session 2

• This session will focus on the development of practical skills in applying LPA to project formulation and project planning. The session initially includes a presentation that will provide an overview of the different LPA stages, as well as the tools and documentation approaches that are typically used during the planning / definition stage of a project. This presentation if firstly followed by an initial usage of some of the LPA tools, thereafter extended over to the more extensive utilisation of the LPA as part of the Period A through its LPA-oriented assignment.

Session 3

• This session will provide an introduction of the option to mange projects online via a VPO (Virtual Project Office) application, and give participants opportunities to prepare the definition of the project initiative to which the forthcoming ‘between seminar assignments will be applied to.

Session 4

Overview of PMC Module 1 – Session 1

This session includes the following learning activities:

PPT-based presentation of the principles of project management

Definition of a project, programme and an initiative

Description of project roles and responsibilities

Analysis of the functions of a project manager / project coordinator

Dimensions and components of a project

21st Century project management characteristics

ICT-supported project management, and virtual project environments

Introduction of optional self-study and self-learning tutorials on project management

Overview of PMC Module 1 – Session 2

This session includes the following learning activities:

PPT-based presentation on project planning and strategy implementation

Elaboration of the concepts of strategy implementation and project planning

Outlining of the process from Project Idea to a Project Definition

Production of project definitions/descriptions/specifications

Guidelines for application of project funding / sponsorship / financing

Introduction of optional self-study and self-learning tutorials on project planning

Overview of PMC Module 1 – Session 3

This session includes the following learning activities:

PPT-based presentation of the Logic Programming Approach

Outline of the process of ‘project cycle management’

Overview of the logical framework approach

The analysis stage of LPA

The planning stage of LPA

Question list to cover during an LPA-based planning initiative

Tools to use during an LPA-based planning initiative.

Exercise using the LPA ‘causal tree’ tool and the ‘roadmap’ tool on a simplified project initiative. The forms used for these tools are made available for this exercise is similar to those that will be used for completing the Period A assignments.

Overview of PMC Module 1 – Session 4

This session includes the following learning activities:

PPT-based presentation of the usage of a VPO application for a project initiative:

Overview of the major components of the VCP-based VPO

Definition of project structure within a VPO application

Definition of Work Package structure within a VPO application

Definition of Partner structure within a VPO application

Definition of Project Budget within a VPO application

Activity definition and involvement specification in VPO

Reporting on Activity Status reporting and Resource Utilisation

Dissemination and Valorisation Management using VPO

Project Management Reports generated by VPO

Demonstration of how VPO is applied in sample project initiatives

Overview of PMC Module 1 – Session 5

This session includes the following learning activities:

Review the learning outcomes and instructions for the VPO-based assignment:

Initiative Management

Roadmap to a change initiative

Converting a project idea into a project proposal

Establish a virtual community for a project initiative

Demonstration of how VPO could be used for completion of the assignment Demo during the Module 1 Workshop

Implement an assignment involving VPO application for a project initiative: Assignment performed between the Module 1 Workshop and Module 2 Workshop

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MODULE 1

”Project initiation”