Managing Multiple Projects: Strategies and Insights

In this training course you will learn practical strategies to effectively manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

AMS Course Code: 198

Course Description

Whether you’re a seasoned project manager, a team lead, or a technical specialist, this course empowers you with practical strategies and insights to manage multiple projects. Participants will learn how to optimize time management, discover techniques to prioritize tasks, allocate resources effectively, and meet deadlines across various projects.

Visit the AMS Client-Centric Engagement Model below, to learn about other customization options or Contact Us to discuss your unique needs. Our modulated content inventory coupled with our proprietary 4x4 design model affords our clients a wide range of scalable options. Visit out Full Course Catalog to explore related topics.

Delivery Options

This program is delivered on-site in one full day or virtually in two 3.5-hour sessions.

Course Modules

Scope Development Best Practices

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Strategies for involving key stakeholders early in the project to gather requirements and define scope collaboratively

  • Requirements Elicitation Techniques: Methods for gathering detailed requirements, including interviews, workshops, and surveys

  • Scope Documentation: Creating clear and concise scope statements, including objectives, deliverables, and exclusions

  • Scope Change Management: How to handle scope changes during the project lifecycle

Controlling and Executing Multiple Projects

  • Project Tracking Tools: Using software tools to monitor progress, track milestones, and identify potential issues

  • Regular Status Meetings: Conducting frequent status meetings with project teams to review progress and address challenges

  • Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks across all projects to minimize disruptions

  • Change Control Boards: Establishing a process for evaluating and approving changes to project scope, schedule, or resources

Managing Multiple Projects Under Time Constraints

  • Time Blocking: Allocating specific time blocks for each project to maintain focus and prevent overlap

  • Critical Path Analysis: Identifying critical tasks and dependencies to optimize project schedules

  • Resource Allocation: Balancing resources efficiently across projects to meet deadlines

  • Project Sequencing: Determining the order in which projects should be executed based on dependencies and constraints

Effective Management of Energy, Attention, and Focus

  • Time Management Techniques: Prioritizing tasks, setting boundaries, and avoiding multitasking

  • Mindfulness Practices: Encouraging mindfulness exercises to reduce stress and enhance concentration

  • Physical Well-Being: Promoting healthy habits such as regular breaks, exercise, and proper nutrition

  • Team Collaboration: Fostering a positive work environment and encouraging open communication

Who Should Attend

The Managing Multiple Projects course is designed for a diverse audience, including project managers, team leads, technical specialists, and anyone seeking to optimize their skills to manage multiple projects.

Client-Centric Engagement Model

Professional Development Training

Each learning module in our course descriptions represent 90 minutes of instruction. Your selection of learning modules and sub-topics, preferred delivery modality, and custom design elements (as noted below), will determine the course duration and ultimate “best solution” to meet your unique learning needs. Our proprietary and innovative “4x4” design model, expert level facilitators, and modulated content library is the gateway to high-impact and agile learning experiences that result in immediate skills application.

AMS Professional Development Training Model for Engagement

For the Team

  • Teams of eight or more participants, delivered On-Site or Live Online with the option to customize your learning experience.

For the Individual

Customize your Learning Experience

  • Customize with instructional design options including scenarios, thought leader questions, and exercises
  • Select delivery modality and manage course durations based on content selection
  • Mix and match learning modules & sub-topics to create the most highly customized learning experience
  • Create learning tracks by linking courses & learning modules with connective application exercises over a predetermined timeline
  • Support content with correlating Research Articles
  • Enhance skills application with Performance Coaching
  • Earn select industry and academic accreditations
  • Organizational Learning & Development (L&D) Framework Best Practice
  • Integrate Digital Resources – Thought Leader Interviews  Insights Podcast

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