Requirements
- Internet access
- Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser
Syllabus
- Lesson 1-Orientation; Assembling the Project Team
- Lesson 2-Assembling the Project Team (continued)
- Lesson 3-Interpersonal dynamics between the Project Manager, Project Team and the organization
- Lesson 4-Interpersonal dynamics between the Project Manager, Project Team and the organization (continued)
- Lesson 5-Team Building
- Lesson 6-Obtaining Commitment From Project Team Members
- Lesson 7-Organizational principles for effective Project Management
- Lesson 8-Organizational structures for effective Project Management
- Lesson 9-Power and Politics in Project Management
- Lesson 10-Power and Politics in Project Management
- Lesson 11-Strategies for dealing with problems with the Project Team and Project Manager
- Lesson 12-Project Closure, Wrap-up; Final Exam
Instructor
In industry, Tony Swaim has made significant contributions to the
business community dating back to 1977. He has held globally-focused executive positions
with Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Beckman Instruments Incorporated and Allergan,
Incorporated. His most recent industry position was Director, Worldwide Surgical Logistics
for Allergan where he was responsible for supply chain management. Previous responsibility
areas were in operations, inventory management, local area networks, procurement and
quality.
Mr. Swaim’s
educational background includes an MBA and Bachelor of Science with concentration in
Marketing. Additionally, he has studied in the Executive Management Program at Claremont
Graduate University. Professional certifications held are Certified Purchasing Manager
(C.P.M. offered by the National Association of Purchasing Management)and Certified in
Production and Inventory Management (CPIM offered by the American Production and Inventory
Control Society.
Since 1982 Tony Swaim has provided in excess of 1,000 hours in diverse coursework
including Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Accounting, Industrial Marketing,
Retailing Management, Purchasing, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, and Project
Management. He has taught classes in a variety of environments, including APICS
certification curriculum at local firms and Business Policy courses as part of MBA
programs.