How to be Awesome at Getting Things Done

ByElizabeth Harrin Last updated: Training, Starting a project

Whether you’re planning an event or taking responsibility for getting tasks done, you’ll definitely have projects as part of your work – and you may even be leading some.

In this introduction to managing projects training session, I will help you understand what a project is and how to balance the competing demands of time, cost and doing a good job in getting your work successfully over the line.

We’ll look at ways to stay organized, break down the work and how to prioritize your growing To Do list. And we’ll talk about managing expectations of the rest of the team and keeping them involved throughout.

You’ll leave with plenty of practical tips for managing your work, and a template you can use to get any project off to a fantastic start.

Elizabeth Harrin wearing a pink scarf

Why learn with me?

I’m the author of several project management books and I’ve been leading business and tech projects for over 20 years. I’m an APM Fellow and a mentor, and I still work as a practitioner alongside my writing and training.

In this training you’ll learn:

  • How to identify what success looks like
  • The challenge of balancing time, cost, and quality and how to do it the right way
  • Practical tips for prioritizing work and managing your time
  • How to manage expectations so that satisfaction levels stay high — even if you hit delays or problems.

This training was taught live on 13 November 2024. You will get access to the recording, slides, templates, and bonus resources.

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FAQ

Here are some FAQ to help you decide if it’s the right training for you.

What’s the time commitment?

The time commitment is about an hour, plus time to go through the bonus resources.

What’s the background of the participants?

I expect most of the people who will be on the course with you will be early career professionals or those who want to get into project management.

Normally at my courses we get a good mix of people at various stages in their careers and from different industries.

Can I claim PDUs?

Yes. I will give you an attendance certificate that you can use as evidence for your portfolio. However, I am not a registered PMI authorized trainer.

Can I claim the cost through my company?

Yes. Get in touch and I can send you an invoice.

What’s the cancellation/refund policy?

I want you to be happy with the training. There is a 14-day refund policy.

Elizabeth Harrin wearing a pink scarf

Project manager, author, mentor

Elizabeth Harrin is a Fellow of the Association for Project Management in the UK. She holds degrees from the University of York and Roehampton University, and several project management certifications including APM PMQ. She first took her PRINCE2 Practitioner exam in 2004 and has worked extensively in project delivery for over 20 years.
Elizabeth is also the founder of the Project Management Rebels community, a mentoring group for professionals. She's written several books for project managers including Managing Multiple Projects.