Project Management and Systems Engineering for non-Technical Managers Workshop by Tonex
The Project Management and Systems Engineering for Non-Technical Managers Workshop by Tonex is designed to provide non-technical managers with the foundational knowledge and tools necessary to effectively manage projects and systems engineering processes.
This training equips participants with the skills to bridge communication gaps between technical teams and leadership, manage resources efficiently, and deliver projects on time and within scope. The workshop is structured to be practical, focusing on real-world applications to enhance decision-making and problem-solving in a non-technical environment.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of project management and systems engineering
- Communicate effectively with technical teams and stakeholders
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources more efficiently
- Apply systems thinking to solve complex organizational problems
- Learn best practices for risk management and quality assurance
- Enhance leadership skills in managing technical projects and teams
Audience
This course is ideal for:
- Non-technical managers working in technical or engineering environments
- Project leaders responsible for cross-functional teams
- Professionals transitioning into a project management role
- Business executives overseeing technical initiatives
- HR and training professionals supporting technical teams
- Team leaders aiming to improve their project management skills
Course Outline
- Introduction to Project Management
- Overview of project management principles
- Key roles and responsibilities of a project manager
- Understanding project lifecycle
- Project scope and objectives
- Time, cost, and resource management basics
- Introduction to project planning tools
- Fundamentals of Systems Engineering
- Overview of systems engineering processes
- Life cycle phases of a system
- Requirements definition and analysis
- Interface management and integration
- Configuration management
- Verification and validation in systems engineering
- Communication Between Technical and Non-Technical Teams
- Understanding common technical terms
- Translating technical jargon for business understanding
- Managing cross-functional team communication
- Active listening techniques for project managers
- Strategies for ensuring clarity in deliverables
- Reporting project progress to non-technical stakeholders
- Risk Management and Quality Assurance
- Identifying project risks early
- Tools for assessing and mitigating risks
- Importance of quality assurance in project management
- Developing a risk management plan
- Implementing quality control measures
- Continuous improvement processes
- Resource Allocation and Budget Management
- Basics of resource planning in project management
- Budget estimation techniques
- Allocating resources effectively across projects
- Tracking project expenses and variance
- Managing stakeholder expectations regarding budget
- Tools for monitoring and reporting project finances
- Leadership and Decision-Making in Project Management
- Leadership styles and their impact on project teams
- Problem-solving techniques for non-technical managers
- Decision-making frameworks in complex environments
- Conflict resolution within project teams
- Building trust and accountability
- Fostering innovation and creativity in project teams
Enhance your leadership capabilities and bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams. Enroll in the Project Management and Systems Engineering for Non-Technical Managers Workshop today to gain practical insights and tools for managing projects effectively, even without a technical background.