Project Management

Overview

This module is developed to assist MLA Co-innovation managers to succeed in their roles. However, the content is applicable to managing any project. Co-Innovation Managers are responsible for organisational project management and for reporting to MLA. They need a framework to manage risks, people and outcomes along the path to successfully completing the project.

Learning objectives

At completion of this module, you will be able to:

Explain why good project management is essential for the co-innovation program
List the critical elements in project management
Define project goals and objectives
Develop an action plan with milestones and deliverables
Establish a team with clear operational guidelines
Manage risk.

This program has been developed by Hargraves Institute. If you’d like to learn more, or access proprietary DIY tools and resources, please visit hargraves.com.au or email hi@hargraves.com.au

Training package Content

Project initiation and planning

Why project management is important for innovation projects 1 quiz

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Introductory survey – project management

A proven process for project management

Creating engaged project teams

Defining the problem and generating solutions 1 quiz

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Test your knowledge – project initiation and planning

Project implementation and management

Developing clear project goals and deliverables

Developing a project plan

Developing a risk management plan

Establishing metrics 1 quiz

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Test your knowledge – project management and implementation

Project monitoring and closing out

Monitoring implementation

Capturing value

Communicating success 2 Quizzes

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Test your knowledge – project monitoring and closing out

Wrap up survey – project management

About Instructor

Meat & Livestock Australia

MLA’s purpose is to foster the long-term prosperity of the Australian red meat and livestock industry by investing in research and marketing activities. Through it's subsidiary companies, MLA also accelerates innovation across the value chain and delivers the industry’s integrity and on-farm quality assurance programs. Care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in all eLearning modules. However, MLA cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information or opinions contained in the training packages. You should make your own enquiries before making decisions concerning your interests. MLA accepts no liability for any losses incurred if you rely solely on this material and excludes all liability as a result of reliance by any person on such information or advice. Apart from any use permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, all rights are expressly reserved. Requests for further authorisation should be directed to the Content Manager, PO Box 1961, North Sydney, NSW 2059 or info@mla.com.au. © Meat & Livestock Australia 2020 ABN 39 081 678 364. MLA acknowledges the matching funds provided by the Australian Government to support the research and development detailed in this eLearning module.

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Overview

Learning objectives

Training package Content

Project initiation and planning

About Instructor

Meat & Livestock Australia

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