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Management fundamentals

Introduction to project management

Demand for project management skills is growing in the NHS. Whether you’re leading a new project, or looking to sharpen your skills, this webinar will give you the tools to help your project be a success. Did you know, only 30% of projects are successful, so if you're about to start a project - don't miss out on this key session.

Date Wednesday, 02 April 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where Details Online Online - MS Teams
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What you'll learn

  • A good foundation on how to lead a project.
  • The importance of clear resources, budgets, and start and end dates.
  • Why projects fail – and how to overcome barriers to keep your project moving in the right direction.
  • The key skills anyone leading a project needs.
  • How to gain buy-in from stakeholders and leadership.
  • Tips for handling budget constraints, risks, and resistance to change.

*(McKinsey, 2008)

Who is this webinar for?

  • NHS staff tasked with delivering a project alongside clinical or operational duties.
  • Managers and team leaders who want to improve project outcomes and accountability.
  • New or aspiring project managers looking to build knowledge and confidence.

Lead facilitators

Mark Leyshon

An experienced commercial practitioner, Mark initially started his career in the Automotive industry within Supply Chain Management, and was actively involved in his organisations world class continuous improvement programme. He then moved on to a variety of senior, and executive commercial posts in the rail, energy and travel industries, where his experience includes acquisitions and a management buy out. At the turn of the Millennium Mark started his own Consultancy Company providing PFI support before broadening into a wide variety of improvement and change management assignments.

Jim Lusby

Jim has worked in and around the NHS for more than 30 years. His Board-level experience has been drawn from roles in several large Trusts, a Strategic Health Authority and in the NHS Trust Development Authority.  He also spent four years as a Senior Civil Servant, in national positions in the Department of Health and later as head of the health team in the Prime Minister's Delivery Unit. Jim's experience makes him well-placed to advise on all aspects of organisational and system strategy and delivery.  Building relationships and shared priorities in complex operational and political environments has been a particular theme throughout much of his career.

What our members say

9/10

people rated the presenters highly

“Really interesting, the trainers were really knowledgeable and made the course really informative, I would definitely recommend this course.”

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