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DESCRIPTION:Effective project management is about more than hitting deadlin
 es. It's about delivering results that align with stakeholder needs\, mana
 ging risk\, and driving team accountability. This hands-on\, Professional 
 Edge training introduces foundational project management tools and mindset
 s through a dynamic\, scenario-based learning experience.\n\nWhether you'r
 e aiming for a career in consulting\, operations\, marketing\, tech\, or e
 ntrepreneurship\, learning to analyze a project and develop an actionable 
 plan is a standout skill that employers value across industries.\n \n\nSch
 edule\n\nFriday\, January 30\, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (in-person)Friday\, F
 ebruary 6\, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (in-person)\n What to Expect\n\nLive sce
 nario walkthrough: Analyze a real-world inspired case study and contract t
 o uncover the key milestones\, stakeholders\, and risks.\n Interactive moc
 k interviews: Step into the role of a project team member and engage with 
 a simulated Project Executive Sponsor to practice stakeholder engagement a
 nd requirement gathering.\n Team-based planning: Collaborate with your pee
 rs to synthesize documentation and interviews into a complete high-level p
 roject plan.\n Presentation and peer feedback: Present your project plan\,
  justify your decisions\, reflect on your approach\, and receive instructo
 r feedback.\n What You'll Gain\n\nAnalytical skills: Learn how to extract 
 key deliverables\, timelines\, and risks from contracts and documentation.
 \n Stakeholder mapping: Build a visual stakeholder map that identifies pri
 orities\, influence\, and communication needs.\n Project structuring: Tran
 slate ambiguous information into high-level project goals\, tasks\, and de
 pendencies.\n Risk management: Anticipate potential challenges and design 
 mitigation strategies before they derail progress.\n Team presentation exp
 erience: Practice articulating your plan with confidence—just like you w
 ould with a client or project sponsor.\n Portfolio-ready output: Leave wit
 h a professional-quality high-level project plan and reflection you can re
 ference in interviews or future projects. No matter what field you intend 
 to go into\, the ability to plan and execute effectively will help you lea
 d with impact and credibility.\n Participants who attend both days of this
  program and fulfill all requirements are eligible to earn a Project Manag
 ement Essentials microcredential. This credential is perfect for showcasin
 g your skills on LinkedIn and other platforms\, offering tangible proof of
  your newly acquired competencies.\n \n\nAbout the Instructor\n\nBrian Ike
 i is a seasoned technology executive and digital transformation strategist
  with a track record of leading complex\, high-impact initiatives across h
 igher education and global enterprise. From managing a CRM modernization a
 t the University of Oregon Foundation to driving large-scale tech programs
  for The Walt Disney Company at Accenture\, Brian is known for building hi
 gh-performing\, resilient teams that thrive in fast-paced\, mission-critic
 al environments.
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SUMMARY:Professional Edge: Project Management Fundamentals Training
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.uoregon.edu/event/project-management-fundame
 ntals-professional-edge-training
CATEGORIES:Career
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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