Managing Successful Geospatial Development Projects
Next course: date to be announced
What makes managing a geospatial development project different? Although managing any type of IT project can be challenging, projects involving geographic information (GI) present particular issues and problems because of the nature of the data, processes and technology involved and the expectations of the users. ConsultingWhere is offering a one-day course on the essentials of managing such projects whether for the delivery of a dedicated geographic information system, web-based map services or as part of an integrated and enterprise-wide development.
Course content
This course aims to enhance your ability to manage successful geospatial development projects. It will:
- Examine the key concepts and practicalities of successful project management with an emphasis on GI projects
- Explain the critical role of human factors and the relationships between them in determining the success of the project
- Focus on the critical success factors common to GI projects rather than promoting a particular methodology
- Show you how to identify and manage the risks that commonly arise on GI projects
- Use the experiences of attendees to add an extra dimension to the ideas and techniques attendees gain from the course
You will learn about
- The factors that make geospatial development projects different
- People – selecting and building the team, clear roles and responsibilities.
- Engaging senior management
- Knowing the risks on geospatial projects and how to manage them
- Setting off in the right direction: 10 things to do at the start of the implementation
- Planning for change
- Courage and leadership – saying things management don’t want to hear but also celebrating success
- What goes wrong – 10 reasons for failure
- Dealing with data – modelling, access, quality, maintenance, storage and management
- Recovering from setbacks – crisis management
- Monitoring and controlling progress – avoiding death by a thousand cuts
Intended audience
The course is primarily for experienced project managers new to GI and existing GI project managers requiring an update on current thinking. It is only recommended for those who already have some project management experience.
Course approach
The course will:
- Maximise attendee involvement through questioning, discussion, exercises and sharing experiences
- Emphasise the practical, illustrated with real world experiences both good and bad
- Provide a neutral approach to particular project methodologies – not promoting any as the complete answer but explaining the pros and cons in particular contexts
- Use individual and syndicate exercises that are based on scenarios to which the attendees can relate
Course tutors
The course will be delivered by Les Rackham and Andrew Coote. Between them they have over 50 years experience in the GI industry and have managed many projects from simple installations through to major and significant programmes. Andrew was director of consultancy services at ESRI (UK) for 15 years. Les has lectured on project management at Oxford University as a well as running major projects at ESRI (UK) and Ordnance Survey, including the MasterMap programme.
Venue and times
The course will be held at the registered office of ConsultingWhere at Redbourn near St Albans, Herts on [date to be announced] starting at 10.00 a.m. with registration and coffee from 09.30. Full details of the how to get to the venue will be supplied on confirmation of attendance.
Fees and registration
The fee for the one day course including a buffet lunch and refreshments is £395.00 (exclusive of VAT).
Further information
To find out more please e-mail training@consultingwhere.com