Assessment and Recovery of Troubled Projects

Identify, assess and learn how to recover troubled projects, minimizing the adverse effects of a failure on your organization and your work team.

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According to data from the Standish Group and several other organizations, most projects fail either partially or wholly.

There is currently a thorough study in the area of identification and recovery of troubled projects. In this course, you will learn how to identify the triggers of problems and the indicators which will allow you to effectively respond to challenges.

The course seeks to show a "framework" for responding to troubled projects based on a study and work done by Ricardo Vargas and published in international journals in Brazil, the USA, and China.

Delivery Methods

Corporate Onsite
Live Classes

What You Will Learn

Identify troubled projects
Analyze the leading indicators of a troubled project
Use techniques for evaluating a troubled project
Define the actions needed to recover or close the project
Use the decision-making flow
Develop the Recovery Plan and what comprises its success factors
Record and apply lessons learned
Motivate and control the team during the critical periods of the recovery project
Manage the emerging risks and implement contingency actions

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Fact sheet

Estimated duration

8 hours

Target audience

Project Managers of troubled projects; teams involved in troubled projects; project recovery teams; compliance and audit teams.

Requirements

Essential Knowledge of Project Management.

Languages

Portuguese and English

Certificate and Badge

Upon completing the course, you will receive a credential issued using the Accredible platform that can be downloaded as a PDF file and also shared on your Linkedin or other social network profiles.

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Course content

Course Material

Troubled Projects Flow

Indicators of Troubled Projects

Curriculum

1. Part 1 - COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Why Do so Many Projects Go Wrong
- The Difference Between a Challenging Project and a Troubled Project
- Zombie and Pet Projects
- The Influence of Scope Creep on Project Troubles
- Why Is It Hard to Handle Troubled Projects
- The Role of Organizational Culture in Troubled Projects
2. Part 2 - IDENTIFYING A TROUBLED PROJECT
- Identifying Early Warnings of Trouble
- The Role of Awareness in Troubled Projects
- How the Delivery Approach Impacts Project Results
3. Part 3 - RECOVERY OR TERMINATION?
- Understanding the Decision Framework of Troubled Projects
- When Recovery Becomes Impossible
- Four Strategies to Terminate a Troubled Project
- Developing a Recovery Plan
- Success Factors of Recovery Plans
4. Part 4 - STAKEHOLDERS, COMMUNICATION AND LEARNING
- Managing Communications and Stakeholders in Times of Crisis
- Navigating the Political Landscape During Project Recovery
- Managing Fear, Uncertainty and Expectations
- Damage Control and Reputation Management
- When to Get External Support
5. Part 5 - COURSE CONCLUSION AND NEXT STEPS
- The Value of a Post-Mortem Analysis - Turning Experience Into Institutional Knowledge
- Leading in Times of Crisis
6. Panel - Learning and Incorporating Changes (For corporate or live classes)
- Lessons learned
- Success factors
- Real cases

Who is this course for?

Those facing troubled projects that need immediate action to put them back on track.

Organizations and teams with low experience in project delivery and looking for ways of speeding up the learning curve.

PMO leaders and recovery teams who are responsible for supporting project teams.

Compliance and Audit Teams

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Can the course be customized to my corporate needs?
All courses for companies are 100% customized according to the needs of each client.
2. Where are the courses delivered?
The courses are usually given at the client's premises or at hotels or event centers contracted by him. There is no restriction from our side as to where the course can be delivered.
3. Is there a fixed price per student or per class for the corporate courses?
No. Each corporate course to each client is a different product. Get in touch with us at [email protected] for more information.
4. What is the average class size in a corporate onsite course?
Typically the class size is between 20 and 30 participants.
5. How long is a course?
Most of the courses are between 16 and 24h in 2 or 3 consecutive days for the onsite courses. Check above for the duration of the course you are looking for.
6. Can the course be customized to my corporate needs?
All courses for companies are 100% customized according to the needs of each client. Public classes are open to all participants and the course content is predefined in these cases.
7. What is the requirements to participate in a live class?
In order to effectively participate in a live class, you should have a stable and reliable internet connection and a quiet place that you can use during the class hours.
8. What is the duration and daily commitment for a live class?
Usually, the live classes are from 8 to 16 hours. Each day of class is typically from 2 to 4h of commitment and the course ranges from 1 to 2 weeks to be completed. You should expect also to spend one hour of homework for each hour of course.
9. Does the course provides a certificate?
Yes. All participants of the course will receive a certificate/badge that does not expire and can be shared in more than 100 social networks, including, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. The credential uses Blockchain technology to reduce fraud and increase third-party confidence. The recorded credential is sealed in a digital ledger to prove its authenticity.
10. What is the course language?
The course is taught in English or Portuguese. For company onsite courses, the course language will be decided by the client. For live classes, please refer to each session language.
The self-paced courses provided by the online school are delivered in English. However, all courses have subtitles in English, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese and Arabic.
11. Do you have a special price for large groups?
Onsite courses are EXCLUSIVELY available for companies and are negotiated case by case.
For live training and self-paced training at the online school, contact us at [email protected] to get a quote for multiple users or unlimited use on your school or organization.
12. Is Ricardo Vargas the instructor? Can I contact him directly?
Yes, Ricardo is the instructor of all courses delivered by Macrosolutions.
You can contact him directly at [email protected]. Sometimes it takes a bit of time to get a reply directly from him so we suggest you copy [email protected] if you need immediate support. You can write in English or Portuguese.
You can also get in touch with Ricardo by following him on LinkedIn, Youtube, Twitter or Instagram.
13. I have a question that was not answered here. How do I contact you?
We are happy to answer your question. Just email us at [email protected].

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