Initiating International Projects
Online Course
September 27 to October 8, 2010
$595
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International Project Managers face dazzling challenges. They must recognize critical cultural differences, apply best project management practices, and translate both into the design and planning strategies that work in international projects. Successful project managers tailor team communication to the expectations and preferences of different cultures, and plan and initiate international projects in ways that adapt to the unique challenges of distance, culture, and languages.
If you manage or contribute to an international project or program, Initiating International Projects will teach you the skills needed to initiate your international project successfully. Taught by instructors with extensive project and program management experience, this interactive workshop includes explanations, tools sets, and practice using case examples from a variety of industries and project settings.
Key Learning Areas
- Recognizing key cultural differences that matter in an international project environment
- Communicating effectively across cultures in ways that build trust, develop a shared understanding and enable the exchange of accurate information and feedback
- Adapting leadership styles to the needs and expectations of team members from multiple cultures
- Leveraging specific cultural characteristics in order to speed up international projects and achieve high rates of success
- Planning, initiating and kicking-off international projects in ways that mitigate the risks inherent in working across differences in distance, language, and culture
Structure:
The class involves 10 Steps, which include multimedia lectures and reading assignments done by individuals, case study application activities done in teams, and two live virtual class meetings in which teams and the two instructors share experiences, explore solutions and refine their skills in leading and managing international projects.
Contact:
For more informaton on this program, please call the UTD project management office at 972-883-2656 or e-mail us at info@managingprojectsacrossborders.com.
