It is overwhelmingly apparent that many experienced project team members frequently encounter major execution challenges caused by inadequate planning in both the early stages as well as throughout the life cycle of projects. This Execution Planning course directly addresses the resounding opportunity for improvement in project planning across industry sectors. The course covers three complementary project planning and execution approaches that incorporate improved collaboration, communication, alignment, and team culture. These include:Advanced Work Packaging (AWP)Last Planner System (LPS)Planning for Completions, Commissioning and StartupThese approaches better position project teams to plan and execute confidently and efficiently, to achieve their project objectives, and to enjoy a more rewarding project experience along the way.Learning Objectives:The skills or knowledge that will be acquired by a participant in the course.Discover the background aspects of Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and why it is important to your workIdentify the key components of AWP and the relationships between themRecognize and use AWP vocabularyIdentify the flow of AWP components across the project lifecycleRecognize the different stages, process steps, activities, and deliverables of the AWP implementation modelAppraise project team organizational recommendations for AWP implementationRecognize AWP practices that support comprehension and implementationApply available tools for AWP implementationRecognize the reported benefits that have accompanied AWP implementationIdentify the difficulties and challenges of adopting AWPExamine case studies about AWP implementation benefits and project outcomesIdentify the six tenets of LeanReview the rationale for the development of the Last Planner System®Define a Lean Project Delivery SystemRecognize the key Lean principles of LPS® and how they impact planningInterpret how collaborative alignment leads to predictable workflows and the ability to adjustDescribe the 5 Connected Conversations of LPS® and the inputs and outputs for each levelDiscuss how constraint management improves plan outcomesRecognize the importance of continuous improvement while working with LPS to the outcomesRecognize why planning for Commissioning and Startup (CSU) is importantDiscover the benefits gained from adopting this best practiceDetect different planning implementation activities and supporting toolsIdentify CSU Critical SuccessFactors (CSF)Apply the CCSU activity modelRecognize commonly problematic hot spots** The above experience requirements for the PMI certification application are not applicable if you want to self-study via e-learning or live online for knowledge improvement, CPD, PDU achievement, or professional development.
