Tutors:
Jim Russell, Consultant
Ann Addison, Wiley-Blackwell
Overview:
We live in a world where both the publication process and the overall publishing environment are affected by constant change. Increasingly, project management techniques are being used by publishers in order to handle change effectively. For example, moving a journal (or group of journals) from one typesetter to another, or planning a marketing campaign with complex time-critical interdependencies are examples that will be familiar to those working in publishing. In both of these cases and many others, project management techniques can be employed to ensure a successful outcome. The course will demonstrate, through the use of case studies, how to apply effective project management techniques within publishing.
Programme:
- The need for project management
- Project management overview, principles and life cycles
- Project management methods
- Publishing case studies
- Avoiding failure
- Managing change
- It's a team game - roles and responsibilities
Learning objectives - by the end of the course delegates will be able to:
Appreciate the benefits of a project management approach when introducing change; understand the principles, tools and techniques of project management; be able to apply the skills learned through practical exercises; be aware of the importance of personal and cultural factors in effective management of change.
Who should attend:
The course will help first line managers and others responsible for handling change in any area within an organisation. It will also be suitable for those who are involved in projects as team members.
Delegate comments:
'I have project managed several projects, but now I have learned additional skills to utilise and perform more effectively. Good course material and relevant information. Gave good insight for managing projects effectively.'
Daniel Hyde, Wolters Kluwer
'I found the whole day very interesting. Everything was accessible, informative and useful. Good clear slides - very useful to have the extra notes and still plenty of room to make own notes.'
Julia Dickinson, IOP Publishing
'Very informative, good balance of theory and practical examples. Good overview of project management applicable to variety of situations. Materials and their presentation all very good. Break out sessions for participants very useful. The course providers very professional and helpful.'
Helena King, Royal Irish Academy
'It made me think about things in a broader sense and will be applicable in a number of areas of my job.'
Carmel McNamara, Society of Dyers and Colourists
'I felt challenged and learnt a lot - not usually my experience of day courses! Course material detailed and clear. The course was excellent, interesting and useful - case studies were helpful too.'
Alanna Donaldson, Intellect Ltd
'I enjoyed the interactive style of the course. Good quality of material, embracing all necessary information. Great variety of theory, practical tasks and case studies.'
Magda Lewandowska, Wolters Kluwer Health
'Excellent, clear, concise course. Speakers and course material gave a great introduction to project management.'
Penny Perris, International Association of Hydrological Sciences Press
'Well run, pitched at the right level for one day course. Right amount of information. The course was very relevant even though I'm not from a typical publishing setting.'
Jacinta Legg, International Council for Science
'A good overview of Project Management and what projects involve, especially good overview of what to do when it goes wrong. Very clear and detailed course material.'
J. Breen, BMJ Publishing Group
'Made me think a lot about how to better plan a project and how good planning will create a better outcome.'
A. Smith, Emerald Group Publishing
'This was a great introduction to PM within Publishing. The industry based examples really helped to make this relevant.'
C. Rawlinson, Royal Society
Further information:
Barbara Holmes telephone +44 (0)1993 772 727 (email)
Amanda Whiting telephone +44 (0)1865 247776 (email) |
