{"613439":{"#nid":"613439","#data":{"type":"event","title":"SCL Course: Supply Chain Project Management: Effectively Managing Transformation Projects","body":[{"value":"\u003Ch3\u003ECourse Description\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EComplex supply chain transformation requires managing resources from many different departments, ensuring internal and external stakeholder alignment, mitigating large amounts of risk, and implementing communication, risk mitigation, and change management plans to ensure a successful project. Successful project management in complex supply chain environments requires application of well-planned integrated approaches. This course conveys an integrated view to supply chain transformation incorporating elements of change management, test plan development, project management techniques, and establishing effective project management teams.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EHow You Will Benefit\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand the common types of supply chain transformation projects\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand the barriers to cross-organizational alignment and how to overcome them\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EBuild and execute a change management strategy\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDevelop and implement and effective communications plan\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand the importance of executive alignment to project success\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand how to evaluate project team readiness and address gaps\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDesign KPIs to ensure you are measuring what you intend\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAssess and manage risk through each phase of the project\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDesign testing and training strategies to ensure a successful implementation\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMonitor post implementation performance against KPIs to understand how your project has performed against your goals\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDefine, measure, and manage impact to the customer\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhat Is Covered\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EReview of the Common Types \u0026amp; Elements of SCM Transformation Projects\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUnderstanding and Overcoming Barriers to Cross-organizational Alignment\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EBuilding and Executing a Change Management Plan\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAddressing Executive Alignment and Project Team Readiness\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EBuilding and Managing the Right Metrics\/KPIs\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ECreating and Executing a Communications Plan\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUnderstanding and Managing Customer Impact\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EManaging Design, Requirements, and Communication\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EManaging the Development Phase\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EManaging the Supply Chain Testing Cycles\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDeveloping and Executing a Training Plan\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EManaging the Supply Chain Training Cycles\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EManaging the Cutover and Conversion Plan\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EManaging Go-Live Execution \u0026amp; Risk\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ECase Study: Supply Chain Transformation Failure\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ECase Study: Supply Chain Transformation Success\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EComplex supply chain transformation requires managing resources from many different departments, ensuring internal and external stakeholder alignment, mitigating large amounts of risk, and implementing communication, risk mitigation, and change management plans to ensure a successful project. 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