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PRJ 185A - Managing, Monitoring and Evaluation of Complex Projects
| Code | Start Date | Duration | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRJ 185A | 07 July 2025 | 5 Days | Istanbul | Registration Form Link |
| PRJ 185A | 01 September 2025 | 5 Days | Dubai | Registration Form Link |
| PRJ 185A | 27 October 2025 | 5 Days | Istanbul | Registration Form Link |
| PRJ 185A | 24 November 2025 | 5 Days | Cairo | Registration Form Link |
| PRJ 185A | 22 December 2025 | 5 Days | Istanbul | Registration Form Link |
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Course Description
This course is designed to develop individuals’ understanding of what monitoring and evaluation entails, why it is so vital, and how to do it well and in a participatory way. This course ensures that those who are new to this field have a thorough understanding of monitoring and evaluation concepts and have built up the practical skills and the confidence needed to do monitoring and evaluation effectively. Participants will learn to use a range of monitoring and evaluation tools and activities that will help them improve accountability, learning and effectiveness of projects and programmes.
Course Objectives
- Defining the main terms and concepts associated with the processes of monitoring and evaluation
- Articulating the key purposes of monitoring and evaluation
- Being able to prioritize according to the context
- Selecting and using a range of tools with confidence
- Learning information qualitative and quantitative gathering techniques
- Applying results of monitoring and evaluation processes to both accountability and organizational learning
Who Should Attend?
- Project Supervisors
- Project and Program Directors/Managers
- Executive Managers
- Anyone planning to become more effective in monitoring and evaluating projects
Course Details/Schedule
Day 1
- Introduction to Project Management
- Key Project Management Concepts and Terminology
- Understanding the Project Management Ecosystem
- Portfolio and Program Management Concepts
- Strategic Aspects of Project Management
- Impact of Technology on Projects
- Project Life Cycles of Technical Projects
- Project Management Processes
- Phases of Transformation
Day 2
- Organizational Structures and Their Impact on Projects
- Identifying and Analyzing Stakeholders
- Organizational Culture and Stakeholder Management
- Building and Maintaining Stakeholder Relationships
- The Role of a Project Manager
- Project Manager Talent Triangle
- Defining the Customer in Projects
- Project Management Methodologies & Frameworks
Day 3
- Understanding Complexity in Projects
- Managing Projects in a VUCA World
- Complexity Theories and Applications
- Agile Values, Principles, and Frameworks
- Embracing Agility and Adaptability in Leadership
- Leadership in Complex Projects
- Effective Leadership Styles and Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving in Complex Project Environments
Day 4
- Defining Success and Value in Projects
- Output vs Outcome vs Impact
- Balanced Scorecard (briefly introduced)
- Aligning Projects with Organizational Strategy
- Change Management in Complex Projects
- Managing Resistance to Change
- Critical Stakeholder Information Needs
- High-Performing Teams in Complex Projects
- Team Dynamics, Trust, Accountability, and Conflict Handling
Day 5
- Monitoring vs. Evaluation in Projects
- SMART Objectives & Performance Indicators
- Baselines and KPIs
- Qualitative & Quantitative Data Methods
- Introduction to Risk Management in Complex Projects
- Risk Identification, Analysis (Qual/Quant), and Response
- Systems Thinking & Technical Debt Awareness
- Case Studies & Best Practices
- Project Complexity Mapping
