 What We DoOur Client Relationships Are Built To Last Project Knowledge, LLC works closely with its clients to implement sound project management processes and strengthen project management skills. Project Knowledge, LLC considers the human as well as the technical aspects of a project. We understand that effective project management skills are crucial in achieving strategic and tactical success.
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Project Knowledge, LLC offers its clients project management solutions through a variety of tools and services: Project Management Training, Consulting and Coaching TrainingCourse Offerings 1 Day Courses > Introduction to Project Management 2 Day Courses > Project Management Concepts 3 Day Courses > Fundamentals of Project Management 5 Day Courses > Mastering the Principles of Project Management Introduction to Project Management | ½ day or 1 day
Course Number: PK210 Senior Management/Sponsor Briefing | ½ day or 1 day Course Number: PK215 Time Management Overview | 1 day Course Number PKTM1 Microsoft Project (2003 and 2007) | 1 day Course Number: PKMSProject2003 or PKMSProject2007 CAPM Study Guide Review | 1 day Course Number: PKCAPM1 Project Management Concepts | 2 days Course Number: PK220 Principles of Time Management | 2 days Course Number: PKTM2 Fundamentals of Project Management | 3 days Course Number: PK230 Project Management for Teams | 3 days Course Number: PK230T Mastering the Principles of Project Management | 5 days Course Number: PK250 Coaching/Consulting
As the competition for project management professionals increases, more companies are initiating efforts to develop project management professionals from within. Project Knowledge, LLC provides clients with a variety of consulting and coaching options, applying our vast knowledge of project management techniques to the individual situations of each company. Consulting or coaching can be provided on a one-time or ongoing basis and is offered to project managers, project teams, project sponsors and other project stakeholders. Project Knowledge, LLC also offers formal training on a variety of project management related topics. Courses range from the fundamentals of project management (based upon the Project Management Institute's A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOK®), to project leadership, team building and project workplace time management. Our training approach is consistent with the guidelines set by the PMBOK® process model of Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring/Control and Closeout. We can also tailor courses to meet a company's individual needs. Case StudyEmergency Nurses Association The Challenge The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) contacted Kelly Kalmes because they were having trouble meeting intended project expectations. Kelly met with the executive management team and presented project management solutions she thought could help ENA achieve more tangible results. The Process Kelly conducted individual sessions with each management group to better understand their concerns and determine expectations and needs. After the meetings, it was clear that the management team were facing challenges involving limited time and resources. They were also struggling to find ways of aligning results with their strategic plan. The Result Kelly realized that is was important to get everyone on the same page. She suggested a training session for the management team. Afterwards, Kelly strongly recommended hiring a project manager who could continue the support and direction for project management within ENA. The executive management agreed with the recommendation and hired Eden Essex. The Feedback I began my position of Project Manager at the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) in April 2007. My background was rich in working in the nonprofit world, specifically with specialty nursing organizations, conducting strategic planning and managing projects. The position at ENA had been open for some time. ENA Executive Director David Westman working with Kelly Kalmes of Project Knowledge had yet to find the person who would fit ENA to introduce a project management office (PMO). Now, I was new to the project management process. You may have noted earlier I indicated I had experience managing projects, which is quite different I have learned from applying the project management methodology. For ENA growing its own Project Manager was the right fit for the management philosophy and cultural dynamics of the organization. My education began with Kelly's 5-day Project Management Certificate Program course, which I took at Loyola University Chicago. I give great credit to Kelly for keeping what could be rather dry information lively each day through her own charisma and exercises which brought the lessons to life. Kelly's broad array of project management in action examples that she peppered each lecture with spoke to our diverse class of construction foremen, finance personnel, career changers of various backgrounds, IT specialists, and association management professionals such as me. Fortunately for me, I was able to work with Kelly beyond the classroom. She had already presented a 2-day course to the ENA Executive Team. (I still hear talk of building a helicopter.) Additionally, she had addressed the ENA Board of Directors. The leadership team was committed to the establishment of a project management environment at ENA. What had been started was now up to me to make sustained. Kelly worked closely with me over the following months providing helpful templates, further education, and moral support. That last piece may have been the most important. Until the project management training I was conducting clicked with my colleagues I was a bit of an island at ENA. The click came and triggered an avalanche of understanding. As my colleagues have come to embrace the project management methodology ENA has quickly seen positive results. The Board of Directors has indicated greater satisfaction with the documentation coming before it for decision-making in regard to strategic initiatives. ENA's recent employee opinion survey had a 90% satisfaction rating with scores up across 71% of the questions, especially those related to improved communication across departments. There is talk in the halls about "silos" coming down. It is amazing to see the power of project management in action. By imparting the knowledge and techniques of project management's proven processes to dedicated employees and volunteers, ENA is enjoying greater communication at the tactical and strategic levels and better planning so that resources (both human and financial) are allocated appropriately. As I share this with you 1.5 years into a three-year PMO rollout, a grin is rolling across my face as I look to the next 1.5 years and the great results to come. ENA has much to thank Kelly for in providing her expert direction on establishing a PMO that would fit the association and its unique organizational dynamics. I have much to thank Kelly for in introducing me to the project management methodology, knowledge of which has enhanced me both personally and professionally. Eden Essex, Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) of ENA, Des Plaines IL |
