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Best Practices for the Accidental Project Manager

Learn key project management principles to set goals, define scope, manage resources, and monitor progress for project success.

Many professionals find themselves managing projects without formal training, feeling overwhelmed by timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations. This presentation is designed to demystify project management, offering practical tools and techniques for accidental project managers to succeed. Participants will learn how to define clear goals, write effective scope statements, and allocate resources to ensure their projects stay on track. With actionable insights into risk management, communication strategies, and monitoring progress, this course empowers attendees to tackle any project with confidence and clarity. Whether you're new to project management or looking to refine your skills, this session provides real-world solutions to common project challenges.

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Agenda

Overview

  • Explain the Importance of Project Management Principles for Accidental Project Managers
  • Provide an Overview of the Session

Setting Goals and Defining Scope

  • Setting Smart Goals
  • Writing a Clear Scope Statement

Planning the Project

  • Breaking Goals Into Manageable Tasks
  • Planning Timelines and Budgets

Managing Stakeholders and Resources

  • Identifying Stakeholders and Roles
  • Allocating Resources

Monitoring Progress and Reviewing Outcomes

  • Tracking Progress With Key Performance Indicators
  • Conducting a Post Project Review

Q & A and Closing

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This course was last revised on February 11, 2025.

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  • IAAP 0.98
     
  • All education that aligns with the CAP Body of Knowledge can be used toward recertification. Lorman Education Services/Noggin Guru believes this course does align and should be counted toward recertification. Please visit IAAP's certification webpage to review recertification details and requirements. https://www.iaap-hq.org/page/CAP_Recertification. Course Length: 0.98.
     

This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.

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Cheryl Grazier, M.S.I.D., M.P.A.

Cheryl Grazier, M.S.I.D., M.P.A.

Cheryl Grazier Training and Consulting, LLC

  • Founder and Principal of Cheryl Grazier Training and Consulting LLC, which offers customized learning and development programs designed to increase the leadership and management capability of individuals, teams, groups and organizations
  • President of the Missouri 10-33 Benevolent Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization providing financial assistance to families of fallen public safety personnel across the state of Missouri
  • Over 20 years of experience in leadership development, training design, and facilitation across government, corporate, and nonprofit environments
  • Extensive experience working with federal and national organizations including the U.S. Navy, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Army, General Services Administration (GSA), and the CDC Director’s Office
  • Delivered training to diverse audiences including leadership teams, administrative professionals, and operational staff across multiple industries
  • Certified in DISC, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), conflict management, and negotiation, with a focus on practical application in workplace settings
  • Former roles within Missouri state government including the Missouri Senate, Lieutenant Governor’s Office, Governor’s Office, Department of Economic Development, and State Auditor’s Office
  • She can be contacted at 573-353-1315, [email protected]
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Product ID: 411795
Published 2025
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