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Project management
Courses and coaching Ottmann & Partner GmbH

Theres a little bit of Ottmann in all of us. All you have to do is let it out.

About project management

Why project management

...I already know all the ins and outs of my companys business

Everybody uses the term project management these days. Most people would say they ve heard of it and that they know what its all about. Yet project management covers a vast field of knowledge and it involves more than just the haphazard implementation of projects.
he word management is derived from the Latin term, manum agere, which means to lead by the hand. Project is a term that means something thrown forth and it also has Latin roots in the word projectum. So the meaning of project management is to direct and implement something that is currently in progress and will continue into the future. Thats no easy task. Also, there is more to leadership than simply leading the way. A project manager has to understand the projects complexities right from the outset so that he can coordinate and direct it appropriately. Regular checks guarantee that the project will, for the most, run smoothly.

In our globalised world, projects are no longer location-specific, which means that project participants from different countries with different cultures often find themselves on the same team. This only works if the team members activities are efficiently coordinated. Organisations around the world are now coming to realise how important it is to have qualified and competent project managers on their payroll if they want their projects to be effectively and efficiently implemented. All kinds of sectors of industry use project management tools. Correctly understood and applied, they can provide an organisation with a distinct competitive advantage. They help it to save valuable time, they facilitate the smooth implementation of mergers and they enable the faster and more cost-effec-

tive development and marketing of new products. Project management isnt just indispensable to global players and market giants. Small and mediumsized companies can also benefit from consistent and properly applied project management practices. Sometimes, even a small construction site or a new store opening can lead to unforeseen and seemingly insurmountable problems that well-trained project managers know how to avoid. People who manage projects, no matter how big or small, need project management skills because surveys regularly confirm that a projects success or failure depends, most of all, on the competence of the project management personnel.

I urgently recommend anyone with project responsibility to be consistent in learning project management skills and applying them properly.
Ingo Cammans Projects Director IPMA Level A Management Board Multi-project Management Business Unit MAN Utility Vehicles

People who work in complex projects, which means they are involved in project processes, regularly encounter new requirements and problems which can be quite challenging for the project manager. In addition to the general management skills and decision-making routine that they learn over time, project managers have to be persevering individuals who can cope with stress and heavy workloads. They have to retain an overview of all aspects of the project so that they can make sustainable decisions. A project manager doesnt just need the technical know-how to implement the project but also, and very importantly, the right social competences. Soft skills should never be underestimated or neglected. Project management provides a practical range of tools which the project manager can use in a variety of methods and approaches that are essential to a successful project.

Project managers often have to be self-reliant

About Ottmann & Partner

What does Ottmann & Partner do

...and do they have good coffee?

Dont worry. We have good coffee. But that wont be the only thing keeping you awake. Our workshops, coaching, advice and analyses ensure that you derive maximum benefit from your work and that you embark on your next projects refreshed and reinvigorated.

ttmann & Partner was founded in 1992 and it has always been headquartered in Rthenbach an der Pegnitz near Nuremberg. Dr. Ottmann and his trainers provide project management training to the employees of organisations that implement projects. Ottmann & Partners clients profit from the trainers extensive knowledge and experience. They teach course participants about developments in the rapidly changing environment and demonstrate possible solutions. Ottmann & Partner perform project assessments as recommended by GPM Deutsche Ges-

ellschaft fr Projektmanagement and the IPMA International Project Management Association (Project Excellence Model) to assess the status of an organisations project work. This assessment identifies any actions which have to be taken in the project. Ottmann & Partner then discuss the results of the assessment with the relevant manager so that they can jointly define project optimisation measures and provide support in their implementation. As a result, standard project management and project consultation structures are created directly within the organisation.

Ottmann & Partners project management training products and services are supplemented by further project-related services such as project analysis and statements of work, project planning and control, project documentation, project assessment and project coaching. Project coaching gives managers and future managers the opportunity to brush up their knowledge and learn project management skills that are tailored to their organisations specific requirements.

In their courses, Ottmann & Partner make every effort to give participants a hands-on experience of real projects. They dont just involve a trainer standing at the front of the room like a schoolteacher. Participants actually work in small teams on transfer projects over a several week period. Initially, they are taught the theory so that they can use it in the transfer project, which helps to deepen their understanding of it and its practical application. Participants also learn methods of discussion and argumentation in small teams, and then to present the results of their work. The workshops help them to assimilate the material they have learned and they also promote teamwork, which is absolutely indispensable in projects, as well as communicating methodical competence in management and the essential soft skills. In addition to the weekend courses and workshops, Ottmann & Partner provide preparatory courses for IPMA certification. At the end of the courses, participants can take an examination leading to an internationally recognised certificate at their competence level.

Workshop participants got a first-hand experience of project work in the Tower Building project.

We received some excellent advice from Ottmann & Partner. Our project processes are now much more efficient.
Dipl.-Kfm. Alexander Stock Project Management Associate IPMA Level D Management Consultant

Employees who do project management certification courses with Ottmann & Partner and then obtain Level D certification from PM-Zert have the basic knowledge and competence that they need to be a successful project manager. That makes it easier to work in a team and achieve the project objective faster.
Erwin Weitlaner Certified Projects Director IPMA Level A Vice President Siemens AG Industry Sector Mobility Division

Ottmann & Partners project coaching really helped me to advance on a personal level. Its opened up a new perspective for me because I can now structure projects more effectively and I know what things I ought to avoid in future. Sometimes you make mistakes that you arent even aware of making.
Jrg Zierleyn Certified Projects Director IPMA Level A Project Manager at Ferrostaal AG, Essen

IPMA, GPM and PM-Zert

All about the IPMA

...everything you always wanted to know but never dared ask

If you already know everything about the IPMA, you can skip the next few pages. If you dont, theyll provide you with quite a lot of interesting information about the association. After all, you may be planning to obtain certification soon, and its good to know who youre getting it from.
ounded in 1965, the IPMA International Project Management Association was originally a discussion group for international project managers, though it soon developed into an organisation with over 60,000 members around the globe. As an umbrella association with over 50 national project management associations as members, the IPMA is responsible for ensuring uniform international standards for project management certification. This is important to ensure standardised project management quality. If you decide to obtain IPMA certification, you know that youll be getting a valuable certificate that is valid all over the world.

Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Projektmanagement, GPM, is the largest professional association for project management in Germany. The GPM is networked with project management associations around the world via the IPMA. It is a non-profit association which has been providing services to science, research, business, politics and associations since 1979. Members in all sectors of industry with all types of organisations benefit from the comprehensive range of services offered by the GPM. As a result of its involvement in the development of international project management standards, the GPM makes an important contribution to the advancement and professionalisation of project management. It also has an award scheme, the German Project Excellence Award, which pays tribute to people who achieve project manage-

ment excellence. It was initiated by Roland Ottmann and implemented as a project for the GPM and IPMA. In addition to the national associations, the IPMA also has certification bodies (PM-Zert). These provide independent certification to project managers in accordance with standard procedures. They are assessed by the IPMA and, as is customary in Germany, they are ISO 9001 certified and accredited. As the GPMs independent certification body, PM-Zert issues various project management certificates. PM-Zert is financially independent from the GPM and it has its own organisational units. PM-Zert uses a team of assessors at each certification level to test certification candidates in accordance with a range of parameters such as knowledge, ability and personality.

Organisational and legal form Non-profit Global presence Languages Members worldwide Qualification system

Founded in Vienna, in 1965, as an associatio n of national project management associations. The national project management associatio ns are generally non-profit organisations. More than 50 national project management associations More than 20 More than 60,000 Certified Projects Director (IPMA / GPM) Certified Senior Project Manager (IPMA / GPM ) Certified Project Manager (IPMA / GPM) Certified Project Management Associate (IPMA / GPM) Via the national organisations (e.g. GPM, PMA ) certification bodies The ICB International Competence Baseline is the IPMAs standard textbook Binzmhlestrasse 11 CH-8050 Zrich Switzerland www.ipma.ch

Certification system Standard textbook Official address

IPMA, GPM and PM-Zert

The IPMA is represented all over the world....

Egypt

Azerbaijan

Brazil

Bulgaria

China

Denmark

Germany

Finland

France

Greece

United Kingdom

India

Iran

Ireland

Iceland

Italy

Kazakhstan

Croatia

Kuwait

Latvia

Netherlands

Norway

Austria

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Russia

Zambia

Sweden

Switzerland

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

South Africa

Taiwan

Czech Republic

Turkey

Ukraine

Hungary

USA

... and our customers are in these countries

What can I expect?

and will it be worse than GCSE A Levels?

IPMA
Certification
Experience

Level D
School and vocational education, plus work experience

Level C
Min. 3 years of experience in the management of non-complex projects

Level B
Min. 5 years of experience in project management, three of which in the management of complex projects Management of all parameters and all aspects of complex projects

Level A
Min. 5 years of experience in the management of multiple projects, three of which in project portfolio management functions Multi-project manager with responsibility for project coordination, supervision and control

Requirements

Re-certification

Skills

Knowledge of all areas of project management, ability to work in a project team

Management of non-complex projects and / or support to the managers of complex projects

Application Application documents Project list, programme/ portfolio overview

Application Audits Interview

Admittance interview on the basis of the application documents Admittance to the certification process Written examination part 1 (basic knowledge) Written examination part 2 (certification level-related knowledge) Transfer report Oral exam Project experience report Workshop Admittance to the project/ portfolio case study Selection of the project/ portfolio case study subject and literature conspectus Project/ portfolio case study and literature conspectus Admittance to the interview Interview Recommendation for certification

IPMA, GPM und PM-Zert

The benefits of certification

and why it will give your projects a real boost
You arent the only one to profit from the coveted certification. As an employee of your organisation with management responsibility, you make an entirely different impression if your employees are trained project managers.

ur Level D to A courses specifically prepare participants for their chosen IPMA certification level. During the assessment, the candidates knowledge is tested. At Levels C to A, their actual project management experience is also examined and evaluated. Soft skills are also important in the assessment process. It is important that the candidates demonstrate their project management skills, irrespective of whether the project is internal, external, national or international, simple or complex.

management and have proven project management experience. Perhaps you are wondering how you will benefit from a certification course at one of the four levels and from the certificate that you will receive when you have completed it. The answer is very simple: our certificates are internationally recognised and highly respected. If you complete one of the courses and pass the examination, you will be a certified project management expert. The certificate will help you to advance in your career and provide you with better opportunities in the labour market. Certification enables you to consider and improve your knowledge and skills and receive objective and impartial verification of your project management competence.

The certificate can also mean greater job security for you. If you have personnel responsibility in your organisation and your staff have participated in certification courses, your projects and your staffs personal development benefit. Your entire organisations value is enhanced because you can prove to customers that it has certified expertise. Not only does this boost your organisations image, it also provides it with distinct competitive advantages. Level D is the IPMA systems entry level and all certification candidates have to achieve certification at this level before they can obtain higherlevel certification. Level D certification courses communicate basic project management skills.

GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Projektmanagement functions as the IPMAs representative in Germany. It only certifies people as PMZert trainers if they can demonstrate an excellent knowledge of project

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Do I have to be able to do all that?

or is it enough that Ive just heard about it?
Project management knowledge
1.01 Success in project management 1.02 Interested parties 1.03 Project requirements and objectives 1.04 Risk and opportunity 1.05 Quality 1.06 Project organisation 1.07 Teamwork 1.08 Problem resolution 1.09 Project structures 1.10 Scope and deliverables 1.11 Time and project phases 1.12 Resources

Level D

Level C Level B

Level A Awareness Knowledge Skills Management

1. Technical competences 2. Behavioural competences 3. Contextual competences

1.13 Cost and finance 1.14 Procurement and contract 1.15 Changes 1.16 Control and reports 1.17 Information and documentation 1.18 Communication 1.19 Start-up 1.20 Close-out 2.01 Leadership 2.02 Engagement and motivation 2.03 Self-management 2.04 Assertiveness 2.05 Relaxation and dealing with stress 2.06 Openness 2.07 Creativity 2.08 Results orientation 2.09 Efficiency 2.10 Consultancy 2.11 Negotiation 2.12 Conflict & crisis 2.13 Reliability 2.14 Appreciation 2.15 Ethics 3.01 Project orientation 3.02 Programme orientation 3.03 Portfolio orientation 3.04 Introduction to PPP management 3.05 Permanent organisation 3.06 Business 3.07 Systems, products and technology 3.08 Personnel management 3.09 Health, security, safety and environment 3.10 Finance 3.11 Legal

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Your project management skills determine whether the little men in the drawing have smiley or sad faces. Learn to use and build on these skills. And, believe us, the little men will be smiling.

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Our certification courses D - A

Know how to do it right

and why things didnt always work out in the past

Our certification courses are explained to you on the following pages. We have provided information about entry requirements, course content, the methods that Ottmann & Partner use and what you can expect.

How do you get started? he more than 10,000 project managers who have participated in our courses are already successful in their new functions after obtaining a first-rate qualification. Gain initial project management competence by taking part in this course and acquire the necessary methodical competence to manage successful projects, whatever level of certification you are hoping to achieve.

Who are the trainers? The charismatic and competent trainers at Ottmann & Partner have decades of experience in the field of project management. They are all certified by PM-Zert (the GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Projektmanagements certification body) and are experts in their field. In the GPMs trainer benchmarking, Ottmann & Partners trainers have been the highest rated project management trainers since 2001!

What does the assessment mean for you? You receive independent confirmation of your competence! The GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Projektmanagement, the German member of the IPMA International Project Management Association, has a certification body called PM-Zert which performs project personnel assessments. Certificates are awarded at various competence levels in accordance with the internationally recognised IPMA Four Level Certification System (IPMA 4-L-C).
See diagram on the right

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The PM-Zert assessors are proven project management experts. They have gained practical experience as managers or consultants in many projects and they have a knowledge of all theoretical/scientific aspects of project management. They have demonstrated their project management competence and their ability to assess

project managers at all certification levels in a comprehensive assessor validation process. The assessors remain in regular contact with each other to discuss experiences and new findings. PM-Zert uses their knowledge to optimise the assessment process and to improve the assessor teams competence. Two assessors are assigned

to each certification candidate. Each of them assesses the candidate independently. In this way, PM-Zert ensures an independent process which satisfies IPMA requirements at each certification level and guarantees maximum objectivity in the assessment process for all candidates.

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Level D Project Management Associate (IPMA / GPM)

...and the perpetual attempt to obtain maximum quality in the shortest time with the smallest budget

Level D

Level D is the entry level. However experienced you are and however long you have already been working as a successful project manager, you always have to obtain Level D certification before you can obtain the higher-level certification.

he state-of-the-art Project Management Associate (IPMA/GPM) course incorporates Ottmann & Partners accumulated expertise in the field of project management. This expertise has been condensed into a framework that enables course participants to acquire new knowledge or extend existing knowledge and apply it in practice.

role as project manager. You have to develop excellent project management skills and, preferably, have them confirmed by external certification. What are the entry requirements? Participants should be a business administrator, business economist, master craftsman, qualified technician and/or chartered engineer (Chamber of Industry and Commerce certificate, state-recognised qualification, university of applied science degree, university degree or similar) with at least 2 years of work experience. They should be actively involved in projects (plant construction, development, engineering, organisation etc.).

What does the course cover? The course covers the basic principles and methods of project management, the organisation of a project and aspects of cooperation within a project. Participants are taken through all phases of a project, from project start-up to project follow-up. They clarify the objectives, analyse the project environment, put together the team, plan processes, timeframes, resources and costs and consider finance requirements, distribute and document information, track and report on project progress, integrate changes, handle contract and claim management, conduct negotiations, deal with conflicts, dynamic team processes and many other things. In the course, participants listen to lectures, perform exercises, take part in

What is expected of you? You should be able to plan, organise, manage and successfully close out a project. You need knowledge in order to keep your head above water. Your project team has to be managed on the basis of communication skills and methodical competence, giving consideration to your special leadership

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No. of participants Between 6 and 12 participants

Course information
Dates & prices The courses are available in German or English. Information about dates, prices and examination fees are published on www.ottmann.de.

Duration 9 days + one examination day e.g. 3 blocks of 3 days (at approx. 4-week intervals) IPMA Level D examination

Please feel free to contact us about our in-house training courses!

discussions and role play and listen to feedback from other participants. They prepare for certification by studying the course reading matter and completing a transfer project. The trainer helps them to mentally network the many different topics and to build up and develop an integral understanding of and approach to project management. Exercises and transfer projects are excellent practical preparation for the final optional assessment, and they also enable the smooth transition from project management theory to practice in the work environment. Which methods do Ottmann & Partner use? This course provides a fast and efficient introduction to project management methods and the project management philosophy. Ottmann & Partner take you through the project, step by step, from planning to successful implementation! We provide a solid grounding for a successful career as project manager, from an understanding of the special requirements of a project manager to self-management competence. You are prepared for the demanding PM-Zert Level D certification assessment. The trainers provide the theoretical input and support you in the implementation of a specific transfer project. This project ensures that you are able to transfer project management theory into everyday project management practice. The course covers alternating workshops, presentations and discussions to maximise interaction and intensive exchange between the participants and trainer. It makes learning an interesting ex-

perience! Your course materials (including textbook, workbook, photographic documentation, access to the knowledge database) provide you with the theoretical knowledge that you need for certification. Also, and more importantly, they are a valuable reference work for project managers in their everyday work.

being taught on the basis of examples taken from many sectors of industry. having your knowledge brought up to date. being provided with a comprehensive introduction to the field of project management. learning to use the correct PM terminology. receiving reliable, methodical tools. working with firmly-established standards and not short-lived fads and feeling targeted and confident in your project management role and receiving recognition from your project customers.

What are the objectives of the course?

To prepare participants for Level D certification in accordance with the IPMAs 4-L-C programme. To close the gap between professional competence, on the one hand, and methodical, organisational and management competence, on the other. To furnish participants with the methodical and social competence to assume a project management function in non-complex projects.

The course is offered in the form of several two to three-day workshops. The entire course (including certification) usually lasts for four to six months.

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Level C + B Project Manager and Senior Project Manager (IPMA / GPM)

Level C + B
and youre guaranteed to improve your project success rate

If you obtain Level C- certification or, even better Level B certification, youre on your way to the top. At these levels, you have a more in-depth knowledge of specific aspects of project management and certification provides you with written documentation that you have been involved in complex projects and gained a considerable amount of experience.
any Level D certificate holders like to obtain certification of additional practical experience in complex and highrisk projects that they have gained after the Level D course. For example, the more advanced certification levels also include contract and business management-related issues. The participants have to be more analytical, provide more explanations and have a deeper understanding of project management practices. The advanced course is at least 40 hours in length. It deals with project management topics in greater depth and builds on the participants existing methodical knowledge and skills. The course covers issues such as the establishment and development of project management processes in an organisation, and also the project managers motivational and management functions.

What is expected of you? You have planned, organised, directed and successfully closed out projects. You have managed your project teams with communicative and methodical competence, giving consideration to your special and difficult leadership role as project manager. You have developed as a person and from a professional perspective. Now you want to obtain external certification of your project management competence. What are the entry requirements? Participants should be a business administrator, business economist, master craftsman, qualified technician and/or chartered engineer (Chamber of Industry and Commerce certificate, state-recognised qualification, university of applied science degree, university degree or similar) with at

least 3 years of experience as project manager, project controller, commercial project manager, project consultant or similar. Level D certification from the GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Projektmanagement or the IPMA International Project Management Association is also necessary. What does the course cover? Ottmann & Partner help you to broaden your project management knowledge and provides you with extensive preparation for your assessment. For example, you are prepared for the two-hour, level-related knowledge test. You also receive instructions on how to prepare your report, i.e. project list and project experience report, literature conspectus and project case study. Naturally, you also get plenty of important and valuable hints on how to conduct yourself in the assessment from your trainer.

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No. of participants Between 6 and 12 participants Duration 4 days + 3 examination/assessment days IPMA Level C or B examination

Course information
Dates & prices The courses are available in German or English. Information about dates, prices and examination fees are published on www.ottmann.de.

Please feel free to contact us about our in-house training courses!

Which methods do Ottmann & Partner use? The Ottmann & Partner trainers provide the theoretical input and show you how to use the documents to prepare for the assessment. They know what you need to demonstrate your competence and successfully complete the assessment process. The course covers alternating workshops, presentations and discussions to maximise interaction and intensive exchange between the participants and trainer. It makes the learning process an interesting experience and preparation for the assessment a personal gain! Your course materials (including textbook, workbook, photographic documentation) provide you with the theoretical knowledge that you need for certification. Also, and more importantly, they are a valuable reference work for project managers in their everyday work. What are the objectives of the course?
To prepare participants for the assumption of a project management role in complex projects that are associated with risks and to enhance their methodical and social awareness and competence. To advance and refine methodical, organisational and management skills. To promote an understanding of and ability to communicate project management-related issues. The course prepares participants for Level C or B certification in accordance with the IPMAs 4-L-C programme.

Soon, projects that run over budget will be a thing of the past.

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Level A Projects Director (IPMA / GPM)

Level A
confirmation that you are the king of project managers

Level A certification puts you on the project management throne. Youre an expert in your field and you know exactly what you are doing. Only a very few project managers in Germany have this certificate. Perhaps youll be one of them soon!

n order to satisfy the requirements for Level A certification, expertise in other project management-related fields such as programme management, multi-project management or the management of project organisations is necessary. Certain forms of behaviour are also evaluated in the assessment. Our certified PM trainers (IPMA/GPM) provide individual coaching to prepare candidates for assessment.

nal certification of your project management competence. What are the entry requirements? Participants should be a business administrator, business economist, master craftsman, qualified technician and/or chartered engineer (Chamber of Industry and Commerce certificate, state-recognised qualification, university of applied science degree, university degree or similar) with at least 3 years of work experience as portfolio manager, projects director or programme manager. You also have at least Level D certification from the GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Projektmanagment or IPMA International Project Management Association. Objectives In order to satisfy IPMA Level A requirements, certification candidates are required to demonstrate compe-

tence in specific project management roles such as programme management, multi-project management and the management of project organisations. Certain forms of behaviour are also evaluated in the assessment and discussed in the coaching sessions. Methods and content What methods are used? We provide the theoretical input and show you how to use the documents to prepare for the assessment. We know what you need to demonstrate your competence and successfully complete the assessment process. We coach you! Your course materials (including textbook, workbook, photographic documentation) provide you with the theoretical knowledge that you need for certification. Also, and more importantly, they are a valuable reference work for project managers in their everyday work.

What is expected of you? You will need to have at least 5 years of experience in multi-project or programme management, three of which in management functions with responsibility for project management and portfolio coordination. You perform the difficult leadership role of portfolio manager or project director and are committed to continuous personal and professional improvement. Now you want to obtain exter-

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The coach supports the project manager to...

consolidate and build on multi-project and programme management experience. responsibly coordinate, monitor and manage all projects in an organisation, an organisational unit or a programme. implement decision making authority for a project portfolio. set management priorities. promote the development of project management personnel and coach project managers and introduce and apply project management methods and techniques, tools, guidelines and baselines.

Where and when does the coaching take place? You can arrange the venue and times of your coaching sessions with us!

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What are those men doing? And why does one of them look so happy while the others look so depressed? Thats easy! The happy man attended an Ottmann & Partner course. His projects are now far more efficient and his boss has been heaping praise on him. And the others well. Good luck to them at their next review meeting with their boss.

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Project planning and implementation course basic project management training

Project planning and implementation

and the art of not sinking the ship

Sometimes, you feel as if your project is like a ship that you have lost control over. It veers off course, takes far too long to arrive at its destination or the worst thing that can happen to a project manager it sinks. But you can do lots of things to regain control as captain of your ship. And our course shows you how.

What is expected of you? ou should be able to plan, organise, manage and successfully close out a project. In order to do this, you have to acquire the necessary knowledge to keep your head above water in a short period of time. How do you plan and implement projects so that they dont sink fast?

Which methods do Ottmann & Partner use? This course provides a fast and efficient introduction to project management methods. We take you through the project, step by step, from planning to successful implementation! Our trainers provide the theoretical input and support you in the implementation of a specific transfer project. This project ensures that you are able to transfer project management theory into everyday project management practice. The course covers alternating workshops, presentations and discussions to maximise interaction and intensive exchange between the participants and trainer. It makes learning an interesting experience! Your course materials (including textbook, workbook, photographic documentation) provide you with valuable assistance as a reference work in your everyday project work.

How do you get started? The more than 10,000 project managers who have participated in our courses are already successful in their new functions after obtaining a firstrate qualification. Gain initial project management competence by taking part in this course and acquire the necessary methodical competence to manage successful projects.

Some people work in project management for years and continue making the same mistakes. I can only recommend this course. Its very realistic.
Dipl.-Ing. Harald Steinmller Project Management Associate (IPMA Level D) Head of Development at AEG Electrolux

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...und der Versuch, dass am Ende alles (in etwa) Useful project management methods and processes (Budgeting models, problem so geworden ist wie es am Anfang geplant warsolving, decision-making preparations)
Project implementation Cooperation in the project (Project groups, communication problems) Effective project work (Workshop management, mediation, presentation) Types of organisation structures (Company and project organisational structures, line, matrix and autonomous project management)

Projekte planen und realisieren

Axel Funke

Since I started attending the seminar, Im finding it much easier to know what things I have to consider when Im planning and implementing a project. At Ottmann & Partner, I learned which project management tools and methods to use so that I can manage projects successfully.

What does the course cover?

Basic principles of project management Projects and project management (Elements of project management and prerequisites for successful project work) Project planning Project objectives (Description and prioritisation of objectives) Project phases (Phase models)

Project Management Associate (IPMA Level D) Executive Director Operations, MAN Solar Millennium

Work breakdown structure and schedule of measures (Work breakdown structure layout and requirements, work packages) Process and time scheduling (Mapping processes and scheduling dates) Cost budgeting and monitoring (Bottom-up and top-down processes)

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Project leadership and management course advanced project management training

Project leadership and management

and the problems associated with team building.
Even the best manager cannot be effective in his job if he doesnt get on with his project team. Tough, but true. So, do you need a degree in social education or teacher training to be a team leader? No, it isnt that bad. This course provides you with useful information and support based on real life scenarios where the manager feels as if he isnt making progress.

What is expected of you? ou should be able to manage and successfully close out a project. In order to do this, you have to acquire the necessary knowledge to lead and manage your team in a short period of time. In short, you have to be an excellent project manager. How can you manage your team on the basis of communication skills and methodical competence and how should you handle your special role as project manager?

Which methods do Ottmann & Partner use? This course provides a fast and efficient introduction to the project management philosophy. We provide a solid grounding for a successful career as project manager, from an understanding of the special requirements of a project manager to self-management competence. Our trainers provide the theoretical input and support you in the development of consistent project management skills. Case studies enable the transfer of project management theories into everyday project management practices. The course covers alternating workshops, presentations and discussions to maximise interaction and intensive exchange between the participants and trainer. It makes learning an interesting experience! Your course materials (including textbook, workbook, photographic documentation) provide you with valuable assistance as a reference work in your everyday project management work.

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Sometimes its really difficult to work effectively in a team. Some members feel over challenged, others feel that they arent being challenged enough and some give the impression that the only reason they attend meetings is to catch up on their sleep. I learned a lot about team building, motivation and conflicts in the course. I also learned how to deal with stressful situations and what I can do for MYSELF when I get the feeling that everythings getting to be too much for me.
Dunja Abu-Husein Cert. Senior Project Manager IPMA Level B Director IT/IM Projects & Expansion, MediaMarkt (Shanghai)

What does the course cover?

Managing projects and teams The project managers role Project team motivation Performance-oriented team development Dynamic working in the project team Conflict resolution in the project team Self-management for project managers Time management the basis for project success Personal success as project manager Coping with stress in the role of project manager

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Legally responsible for content Ottmann & Partner GmbH Managing Director Dr. Roland Ottmann Publisher Ottmann & Partner GmbH Banhofstrae 9 90552 Rthenbach a.d.Peg. Tel. 0911 570 00 04 Fax 0911 570 76 95 seminare@ottmann.de www.ottmann.de Editing, graphics, texts wildweiss GbR, www.wildweiss.com Translation Birgit Wolf, www.wolf-translations.de Photos iStockphoto.com Date of publication August 2010

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Sources GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Projektmanagement e.V., www.gpm-ipma.de IPMA, a registered trademark of the International Project Management Association, www.ipma.ch Projektmanager, by Heinz Schelle, Roland Ottmann, Astrid Pfeiffer

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Roland Ottmann is author and trainer in the project management scene with an excellent reputation as certification trainer. He has written a textbook that stands apart from conventional ones (...). Its a completely original publication with a clever didactic concept. The textbook is based on a consistent story. (...) The author aims (...) to prepare candidates for PM-Zert certification without them having to process vast quantities of reading material. (...) Although the textbook reads just as fluidly as a novel, the story contains a great deal of important material that is conveyed in a practical and interesting way. (...) Theres no easier way to acquire project management knowledge. Hopefully, other project management authors will follow his lead.
Prof. Dr. Heinz Schelle Honorary Chairman GPM projektMANAGEMENT aktuell, 2/2010

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Ottmann, Roland: Der nackte ProjektManager. Das 1001ste Buch zum Thema Projektmanagement. [The naked project manager: the 1001st book on the subject of project management]. Including: ProjektManager a comic, Project Manager Checklist, Nuremberg, Ottmann & Partner GmbH, 1st edition 2009, ISBN 978-3-941739-04-8

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Ottmann & Partner GmbH Bahnhofstrae 9 90552 Rthenbach a. d. Peg. Tel. 0911 570 00 04 Fax 0911 570 76 95 seminare@ottmann.de www.ottmann.de