Aligning Project Management with Organisational Strategy

This Course is Perfect for:
Exploring how and why organisational decisions are made
Aligning your projects to the overall business strategy

 You'll learn how to:
Understand and support top-level strategy formulation
Link organisational strategy from business strategy to portfolio development and project implementation
Ensure project credibility by aligning your project with your organisation's goals, objectives and strategies
Create and implement an appropriate strategy for your project
Understand the need to communicate your strategy to the project team, the customer and other project stakeholders
Manage stakeholder expectations to maintain portfolio/project alignment
Course Overview

Today's business climate is characterised by unprecedented changes in technology and globalisation, as well as by complex business relationships and the unrelenting drive for competitive success. In this highly stressful environment, it is essential for project managers to think and act strategically. How does an organisation formulate a strategy to achieve competitive success? How do projects contribute to the implementation of the organisation's strategy? How should a project manager develop a project strategy?

Aligning Project Management with Organisational Strategy gives you an in-depth analysis of the process leading from business strategy formation to portfolio development to the project and project manager's role. Learn how to link your project to the business strategy, apply and maintain alignment of the project strategy, and manage the expectations and interests of those who have a stake in the project outcome.

Thought-provoking discussions and stimulating exercises highlight this dynamic, timely course.
Course Topics

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Organisational Strategy in Context
Organisational Strategy: Approaches and Techniques
Portfolio Management: Strategic Context
Portfolio Set-up and Maintenance
Strategic Project Management