Projects in Action

Matching Competencies
Peter Horth

Workshop Description

Companies are increasingly realizing that projects give best value for their investments; and that good project management is essential. However, to ensure projects are managed effectively the right project manager (PM) must be assigned to each project, and all competency requirements of the project should be met.

To match PMs to projects you need the answers to the following:

• What competencies does the project require and at what level?
• What competencies do the available PMs have and at what level?
• How do I match the potential PMs to the project?
• What gaps remain after assigning the PM, and how do I fill them?
• As a PM what competencies should I focus on to match most projects?

This workshop will help answer these questions.

Objectives

• To gain an appreciation of how to match project managers to projects
• Know how to identify competency gaps and some methods to fill them
• To learn to use competency matrices as a tool for matching project managers to projects and identifying gaps

Expected Learning Outcomes

• A good understanding of the competencies (both hard and soft) required for project management
• Ability to identify the key competencies required for each project
• An understanding of how to assess competency capabilities of project managers
• An understanding of how to put together a competency matrix

Workshop Style

Workshop, instructor-led with case studies and exercises

Target Audience

All experience levels and work roles (we should continually develop!)