Can project management be fun? You bet! HP's Race
to Results Project Management Simulation is an
exciting, high energy team activity that clearly
illustrates the business benefits of project management.
This experiential learning, facilitated by the world of
motor racing, causes breakthrough understanding of
how multiple projects must be orchestrated to
maximize bottom line enterprise results.
Prerequisites
Some project management experience is helpful
but not required. Project team experience is very
desirable
Audience
This course is suitable for large numbers and
ideally used to engender an initial understanding
of project management among groups of project
teams preparing to work together
It is also valuable to managers and project
sponsors wishing to obtain a broad yet focused
overview of project management
Course objectives
Recognize the requirements and advantages of
project management best practices
Apply best practices to enhance project delivery
Achieve results while working within project
constraints
Next steps
Project Management Fundamentals
(HC577S) and other project management topics
leading to recognition of your knowledge and skill by
passing the Project Management Professional (PMP)
certification appropriate to your country or region
Recognize 6 PDUs (Professional
Development Units) for your Project Management
certification after completing this course
Benefits to you
Improve your understanding of key project
management tools and techniques
Gain an enhanced appreciation of all areas of
responsibility including Business, Operations and
Development
Apply methodologies and behavioural changes to
a realistic software development cycle in a low risk
environment
Accelerate your understanding of your project
management strengths and opportunities
Course outline
Introduction to Simulation
Normally delivered over 3 races, the
simulation is designed to introduce key
components of project management through
game dynamics. Project Delivery improves
through the successful application of PM tools
and techniques allowing the group to deliver
projects of increasing complexity and
interdependency. The software development
cycle is central to the activity and participants
are exposed to all process groups [initiation,
planning, execution, control and closure].
While a large proportion of project
management processes may be discussed, the
following are considered in greater detail:
