PSMJ 2024 Project Management Bootcamp

January 11-12, 2024
Holiday Inn Downtown Saskatoon
PSMJ PM Bootcamp Registration Form

Early Bird Registration Deadline
Friday December 1, 2023Registration Deadline 
Friday, December 29, 2023
Early Bird Member Pricing $1,999
Early Bird Non-Member Pricing $2,299
Member Pricing $2,199
Non-Member Pricing $2,499

Hotel Room Block $179.99 per night + taxes & fees.
Available until December 15, 2023

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
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