Podcasts

Project Communication

In this episode we discus the barriers to good communications and how they can be overcome. Based on the APM Body of Knowledge we cover the physical, emotional and geographic barriers to good communications in the project environment and the impact of these barriers on the success of the project. We also explore the use and format of a project communications plan to improve the flow of information in a project. This podcast is part of the parallel learning system an can be used in conjunction with our printed project management study guides, e-learning and APM project management training courses

Organisational Roles

In this podcast we discuss the typical responsibilities of the project manager, sponsor users, team members and suppliers. We relate these responsubilities to the APM body of knowlege. These podcasts are just part of our Parallel Learning System and can be used in conjunction with our printed APMP study guide

Project Life-cycle

This podcast describes the APM project lifecycle and why projects are broken into phases. We also look at the difference between and project and extended lifecycle. This podcast is part of our parallel learning system can be used stand alone or in conjunction with our printed study guides, distance learning and face to face workshops.

Managing in a Matrix Organisation

This podcast looks at the challenges of managing in different project organisation structures including functional, project and matrix organisations. It is based on section 6.7 of the APM body of knowledge and explores the strengths and weakness of each organisation type. The can be used standalone or in conjunction with our APMP Study Guide.

Introduction to Project Management Part 1 Project Context

This is part on one of our introduction to project management. It covers the project management and the project context. It is just one element of the Parallel Learning System which includes printed study guides, on-line e-learning, podcasts and face to face workshops.  For more details of the Parallel Learning System visit www.parallelprojecttraining.com. Remember we are with you all the way

Social Media in Project Management is it a Waste of Time?

A special edition podcast on Social Networking in Project Management with Elizabeth Harin from girls guide to project management, Lindsay Scott from How to Manage a Camel and Owain Wilson from the Association for Project Management

• What is social media?
• Can it really help deliver successful projects or is it just a fad?
• What are the challenges with Social Media?

Project Procurement

This Podcast covers the APM BOK topics 5.4, procurement. This podcast covers procurement in project management, the purpose and content of a procurement strategy, the process of supplier selection, different methods of supplier reimbursement, and contractual types.  It is part of the Parallel Project learning system and is ideally used in conjunction with the APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

Project Business Case (APM BoK 5.1) Parallel Study Guide Section 6.1

This module covers the project management business case sections of the APM Body of Knowledge. It includes the contents, purpose and roles involved in a project business case. It can be used in conjunction with our APMP Project Management Training Study Guide

APMP for Prince2

Parallel Project Training has launched a new micro site for the new APMP for Prince2 qualification visit the site at http://www.apmpforprince2.com/

APMP Distance Learning

APMP distance learning is now available from Parallel Project Training for £300. Complete your training for £300.