Praxis Framework™ Foundation and Practitioner Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Praxis
- Value of ‘Free’
- Discontinuous Mind
- Praxis Context
- Goals of P3 Management
- Central Elements of Both Project and Programme Management
- Typical Characteristics of Programme Management
- Core Elements of Portfolio Management
- Commonly Identified Areas of Complexity for Projects and Programmes
- Time to Drop Quality
- Expansion of the Triple Constraint within the Praxis Method
Module 2: Life Cycle Management
- Goals of Life Cycle Management
- P3 Life Cycle Phases and Governance Mechanisms
- Typical Serial Project Life Cycle
- Parallel Project Life Cycle
- Parallel Project Iteration
- Typical Programme Life Cycle
- Typical Portfolio Life Cycle
Module 3: Agile Project
- Characteristics of an Agile Project and its Relationship with the Triple Constraint
- Scrum Development Process Used in Agile Projects
- Praxis and DSDM Agile
- Goals of Sponsorship
- Characteristics of a Sponsor
Module 4: Knowledge and Maturity Management
- Goals of Knowledge Management
- Establishing Knowledge Management
- Goals of Capability and Maturity Management
- CMMI Capability and Maturity Levels
- Praxis and Other P3 Guidance
- Praxis Delivery Functions
Module 5: Integrative and Organisation Management
- Integrative Management Functions
- Principles, Goals and Procedure of Organisation Management
- Organisation Management – Levels
- Standard Project Structure
- Programme Structure
- Organisation Management Plan
Module 6: Stakeholder Management
- Principles, Goals and Procedure of Stakeholder Management
- Stakeholder Map
- Stakeholder Management Plan
- Stakeholder Register
- Principles and Goals of Business Case Management
- Business Case
- Justification
Module 7: Planning
- Principles and Goals of Planning
- Management Plans
- Delivery Plans
- Inherent Uncertainty
- Typical Sections of a Delivery Plan
- Principles and Goals of Control
- Categories of Control Techniques
- RAG Reports
- Control Management Plan
Module 8: Assurance
- Principles and Goals of Assurance
- Assurance
- Assurance Management Plan
- Principles, Goals and Procedure for Information Management
- Information Management Plan
Module 9: Scope Management Plan
- Principles and Goals of Scope Management
- Scope Management Procedure
- Terminology of Scope
- Scope Documents and Product Documents
- Product Definition Techniques
- Scope Management Plan
Module 10: Requirements Management
- Principles, Goals and Procedure of Requirements Management
- Characteristics of a Well Specified Requirement
- Purpose of Value Management
- Requirements Management in Project and Programmes
- Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Solutions Development
Module 11: Benefits, Configuration, and Schedule Management
- Principles, Goals and Procedure of Benefits Management
- Benefits Management Plan
- Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Change Control
- Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Configuration Management
- Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Schedule Management
- Time Scheduling
Module 12: Techniques and Charts
- Factors Affecting Choice of Technique
- Time Scheduling Techniques
- Gantt Chart
- Network Diagram – Precedence Diagram
- Critical Path Analysis
- Forward Pass
- Backward Pass
- Float Calculations
- Types of Floats
Module 13: Scheduling
- Resource Scheduling
- Resource Limited Scheduling
- Options for Manipulating Activities
- Options for Manipulating Resources
- Estimating Techniques
- Schedule Management Plan
- Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Finance Management
- Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Investment Appraisal
- Factors to be Included
Module 14: Investment, Budget, and Funds
- Investment Appraisal Techniques
- Scoring Methods
- Payback Method
- Discounted Cash Flow
- Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Funding
- Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Budgeting and Cost Control
- Base Cost
- Major Components of a P3 Budget
- Types of Costs to be Tracked
- Finance Management Plan
Module 15: Risk Management
- Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Risk Management
- Risk Context
- Risk Assessment Techniques
- Probability-Impact Assessment
- Risk Responses
- Risk Management Plan
- Risk Register
Module 16: Change, Contract, and Resource Management
- Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Change Management
- Change Management Models
- Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Resource Management
- Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Procurement
- Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Contract Management
- Universal Principles Governing Contracts
- Typical Contract Information and ‘Conditions’
- Principles, Goals, and Procedures of Mobilisation
- Resource Management Plan
Module 17: Project and Programme Processes
- Identification Process
- Appoint Identification Team
- Review Previous Lessons
- Prepare Brief
- Prepare Definition Plan
Module 18: Sponsorship Process
- Review Request for Authorisation
- Provide Management Support
- Confirm Closure
- Definition Process
- Appoint Definition Team
- Pre-authorisation Work
Module 19: Plan Delivery
- Consolidate Definition Documentation
- Delivery Process
- Authorise Work
- Progress Report
- Event Report
- Update and Communicate
- Accept Completed Work
Module 20: Boundaries and Closure Process
- Close and Review the Previous Tranche/Stage
- Assemble Documentation
- Development Process
- Accept Work Package
- Context of the Development Process
- Closure Process
- Prepare for Closure
- Benefits Realisation Process
- Prepare for Transition
- Conclude Transition
Module 21: Interpersonal Skills and Conflict Management
- Goals of Communication
- David Berlo’s Components of Communication
- Goals of Conflict Management
- Thamhain and Wilemon - Sources of Conflict
- Tuckman
- Conflict Management Models Maccoby and Scudder
- Conflict Management Models Thomas-Kilmann
- Goals and Procedure of Delegation
- SMART Objectives
- MoSCoW Prioritisation
Module 22: Leadership
- Goals of Leadership
- Hersey and Blanchard
- Adair’s Action-Centred Leader
- Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
- In P3 Management Terms
- Hertzberg
Module 23: Influencing
- Goals of Influencing
- Cialdini’s Six Principles of Influence
- Cohen and Bradford Influence Model
- Ethics
- Montana and Charnov’s Seven Forms of Power
Module 24: Negotiation
- Goals of Negotiation
- Typical Procedure of Negotiation
- Shell’s Five Styles of Negotiation
- Goals of Teamwork
- Belbin Team Roles
- Katzenbach and Smith’s Level of Teamwork
Module 25: Introduction to P3 Management
- Life Cycle Management
- P3 Life Cycle Phases and Governance Mechanisms
- Project and Programme Processes
- Identification Processes
- Sponsorship Process
- Characteristics of a Sponsor
- Leadership
- Hersey and Blanchard
- Adair's Action-Centred Leader
- Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
- P3 Management Terms
- Hertzberg
- Prepare Brief
- Stakeholder Management
- Stakeholder Map
- Goals of Influencing
- Cialdini's Six Principles of Influence
- Cohen and Bradford Influence Model
- Ethics
- Montana and Charnov’s Seven Forms of Power
Module 26: Business Case Management
- Justification
- Prepare Definition Plan
- Definition Process
- Standard Project Structure
- Programme Structure
- Teamwork and Tuckman
- Katzenbach and Smith’s Level of Teamwork
- Conflict Management
- Thamhain and Wilemon - Sources of Conflict
- Conflict Management Models Maccoby and Scudder
- Conflict Management Models Thomas-Kilmann
Module 27: Planning
- Management Plans
- Plan Delivery
- Delivery Plans
- Typical Sections of a Delivery Plan
- Scope Management and Procedure
- Product Definition Techniques
- Requirements Management
- Purpose of Value Management
- Solutions Development
- Benefits Management
- Change Control
- Configuration Management
Module 28: Schedule Management
- Time Scheduling
- Factors Affecting the Choice of Technique
- Gantt Chart
- Network Diagram – Precedence Diagram
- Critical Path Analysis
Module 29: Resource Scheduling
- Resource Limited Scheduling
Module 30: Options for Manipulating Activities
- Finance Management
- Investment Appraisal
- Scoring Methods
- Payback Method
- Discounted Cash Flow
- Funding
- Budgeting and Cost Control
Module 31: Risk Management
- Probability-Impact Assessment
- Risk Responses
- Change Management
Module 32: Resource Management
- Procurement
- Contract Management
- Goals of Negotiation
- Shell's Five Styles of Negotiation
- Mobilisation
- Delivery Process
- Information Management
- Control
- RAG Reports
- Earned Value Management
- Where Will the Trend Lead?
Module 33: Communication
- Goals of Communication
- David Berlo’s Components of Communication
- Boundaries Process
- Assurance
- Development Process
- Context of the Development Process
- Delegation
- Closure Process
- Benefits Realisation Process
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