IT 555 GLOBAL PROJECT LEADERSHIP

With the increasing trend for outsourcing, off-shoring and globalization, many organizations are taking advantage of geographically distributed skills, round-the-clock operations and virtual teams. Since the organization structures and project management methodologies are not adapted to a multicultural environment, many companies struggle to obtain acceptable levels of efficiency and quality from global projects. This course provides a comprehensive framework of good practices on global project management; it is primarily directed at project managers, program managers, and project office members involved in the preparation and application of project management methodologies in global environments. It also demonstrates the main challenges faced by global project managers and define ways to apply tools, techniques and best practices to improve productivity, increase the quality of deliverables, and provide recommendations for smooth communication with people located

Credits

3

Prerequisite

IT 551

Distribution

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY