Advanced Project Management Skills – The Next Level

Description

We all understand that profits are gained or lost in field operations. Many project managers in the industry have received some basic training in project controls. Fewer, however, are given the opportunity to take advanced training to hone their skills. The ability for the project manager to eliminate the roadblocks our field can put in our way will lead to increased productivity and profits. 

This one-day, “rock star” training is the next step for graduates of the Project Management Skills Academy. This session builds upon the foundations taught in the Academy.

 

Topics:

  • Cracking the WIP: driving predictable cost projections
  • Technology Trends: accelerating productivity by leveraging technology
  • Effective Change Order Management: understanding your rights and how to protect them
  • Integrated Project Management: the roadmap to project success

Intended Audience

Those looking to build on Project Management Skills Academy:

  • Experienced Project Managers
  • Experienced Project Coordinators
  • Experienced Project Administrators

Presenter

Stephane A. McShane, Associate Director, Maxim Consulting Group

Stephane McShane is the Associate Director at Maxim Consulting Group responsible for the evaluation and implementation processes with clients. Stephane works with construction-related firms of all sizes to evaluate business practices and assist with management challenges. Stephane’s experience in the industry has given her extensive knowledge on the operational challenges companies face. Her areas of expertise include leadership development, executive coaching, organizational assessments, strategic planning, project execution, business development, productivity improvement and training programs. Stephane is an internationally-recognized speaker, mentor and teacher. Her ability to motivate, inspire and create confidence among work groups is extremely rare and very effective.

Stephane possesses the rare combination of talent from being in the field as an apprentice, electrician and foreman, and then working her way through each operational chair within a successful electrical construction firm. This talent is what makes her tremendously effective at operational and organizational assessments today. She has successfully conquered every operational position from being an estimating trainee through executive management. She has built, trained and led her teams to become the undisputed leaders in their markets. She is able to quickly identify organizational positives and negatives and assess appropriate action steps and throughputs.

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