Conference Objectives:

By the end of the conference, participants will be able to:

• Apply the management functions of planning, organizing, directing and controlling in a team environment.
• Run an effective work schedule that will increase productivity of work groups.
• Coordinate and communicate with others to achieve the desired goals.
• Manage creative problem-solving and decision-making processes.

 

This conference is designed for:

Technical managers, supervisors and engineers who need to develop their managerial skills. This program is worth 25 NASBA CPEs.

Conference Outline:

Understanding the Transition from Technical Expert to Functional Manager/Supervisor The Functions of Management The Skills Needed Common Management Mistakes You Want to Avoid Assessing and Adapting Your Leadership Style Planning and Organizing Tools and Techniques Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) Critical Path Method (CPM) Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) Low Cost Scheduling/Crashing Understanding Project Schedules Bar Charting Manpower Planning Management Through Performance Analysis Creating and Measuring Performance Expectations Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Setting Targets/Standards

Dealing with Your Team Members, Contractors and Customers Communicating and Influencing Barriers to Communication What Defines A Good Communicator Managing Conflicts Effectively Building Successful Work Teams The Importance of Teams and Teamwork Understanding the Mechanics of Groups Team-Building Techniques that Work Analyzing Issues and Making Effective Decisions Defining Problems and Analyzing Causes The Rational Approach to Problem-Solving (Kepner-Tregoe) Problem Analysis Supplementary Tools Creative Decision-Making Tools