Training on Strategic Project Assessment: Identification, Policy Analysis & Selection

The effective management of large, complicated, concurrent projects requires managerial skills, knowledge, and tools that extend beyond those required for the management of single projects.

At this level of project management, project and program managers interface to a much larger degree with the strategic business goals, policies, and objectives of the company, and are typically involved in strategic business and financial decisions affecting the overall success and efficiency of the organization. The processes of Strategic Project Assessment: Identification, Policy Analysis & Selection are critical to the successful selection and management of projects or programs undertaken to achieve the strategic goals of the organization.

This 5-day training course on Strategic Project Assessment: Identification, Policy Analysis & Selection will enable participants to apply the tools and techniques of modern project and program management effectively.

Course Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

• Project Managers and Coordinators
• Policy Analysts and Advisors
• Strategic Planners
• Management Consultants
• Government Officials
• Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Staff
• Corporate Strategy Professionals
• Business Development Managers

Organizational Impact

• Improves alignment of projects with organizational strategy and policies

• Enhances decision-making in project selection and prioritization

• Increases efficiency and effectiveness of resource allocation

• Strengthens ability to achieve long-term organizational goals

Personal Impact

• Builds advanced skills in project assessment and policy analysis

• Enhances ability to make strategic decisions in project selection

• Develops critical thinking and analytical skills for complex project environments

• Equips participants to contribute to high-level organizational strategy discussions

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and processes involved in strategic project assessment.
• Identify and evaluate potential projects based on organizational strategy and objectives.
• Conduct thorough policy analysis to inform project selection.
• Apply various tools and techniques for project assessment and selection.
• Make data-driven decisions for selecting projects that maximize organizational value.
• Develop skills in stakeholder analysis and engagement.
• Create comprehensive project assessment reports and recommendations.
• Enhance strategic thinking and planning capabilities.

Module 1: Introduction to Strategic Project Assessment

• Overview of strategic project assessment
• Importance of aligning projects with organizational strategy
• Key concepts and terminology
• Case studies and examples

Module 2: Identification of Potential Projects

• Techniques for identifying potential projects
• Sources of project ideas and proposals
• Preliminary screening and feasibility analysis
• Identifying and screening project ideas

Module 3: Policy Analysis for Project Selection

• Introduction to policy analysis
• Tools and frameworks for policy analysis
• Evaluating the impact of policies on project selection
• Case study: Policy analysis in project selection

Module 4: Tools and Techniques for Project Assessment

• Quantitative and qualitative assessment methods
• Cost-benefit analysis and financial appraisal
• Risk assessment and management
• Practical exercise: Applying assessment tools to real-world scenarios

Module 5: Making the Selection and Moving Forward

• Criteria for project selection
• Developing a project selection matrix
• Engaging stakeholders in the selection process
• Creating project assessment reports
• Final exercise: Presenting project recommendations and next steps