Spring 2012 Los Angeles Harbor College Extension Program

Project Management
Project Planning & Scheduling Techniques
New Planning and scheduling a project is a difficult but required task. Not only must
the project manager know everything on the project but must also consolidate ALL
the tasks into a cohesive schedule to guide the project and the team. Building a plan and a
schedule is a group technique that requires leadership skills and attention to the big picture
as wells as the details. This is a hands-on class has participants developing a plan and setting
up a schedule using simplified techniques that do not require a software tool. Be ready to
work when you sign up for this class! Fee includes $20 for materials.
#372003 Apr 21 1 Saturday 9:00-3:00pm $149
Business Process Mapping
New Numerous organizations have not defined its business processes. Eighty-five percent
(85%) of an organization’s quality and efficiency problems are either built into its
systems or are defined. Learn how to identify and eliminate unnecessary costs and activities
that don’t add value. Class subject areas include the identification of: core processes; nonvalue
added work; system flaws resulting in poor quality. Learn who to: define and develop
process workflow; start Business Process Management (BPM) initiatives; dramatically
improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. The skills delivered in this seminar can be
applied in manufacturing, service, health care and public sector organizations.
Fee includes $20 for materials.
# 372004 Apr 28 1 Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm $159
Leadership: Differentiating Yourself in the Workplace
New Studies continue to indicate that approximately 47% of management is still acting
like individual contributors. The old adage that ‘Leaders are Born’ is just not
true. Leaders are developed over time through knowledge of self, diverse subject matters,
mentoring and guidance and critical decision making in times of change or uncertainty.
True leaders pay it forward, are able see beyond the forest and inspire individuals to perform
beyond expectations. This is not a class of skills assessment; it is a practical approach to
developing the leader within you. Fee includes $20 for materials.
In this class you will learn:
• Leadership practices and styles
• What will make you a leader
• Identify and act on barriers to success
• Break through the culture of your organization to succeed
• Delegating - how far; how much; and leadership support
• Practical communications
• Mentoring - for yourself and new employees
#372005 May 19 1 Saturday 8:00-12noon $99
Organize, Prioritize and Manage Your Time
New An old saying about project work among experienced project managers is “the first
90% of a project is the easiest; the second 90% is the hardest”. Getting organized and
managing your time are skills that may benefit anyone at work or at home. These skills are
normally acquired as we find out what does and does not work at the expense of numerous
challenges or failures. Learn time tested approaches to prioritizing your work and managing
your time, free up more time in your day and accomplish more...doing it on your time. In
this class, you will take away methods, approaches and lessons learned to:
• Organize your work space & environment
• Set up simple storage methods to retain information & work
• Prioritize your work, making it easier to complete
• Keep track of information and the work you need to complete
• Manage your time in a simplified approach.
Fee includes $20 for materials.
#372006 Jun 16 1 Saturday 8:00-12noon $99
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