1 Platonos & 18 Sotiros Dios,
Piraeus, Attiki, 185 35, Greece

MANAGING PROJECTS TO ACHIEVE RESULTS

Dates:

22, 29 /10 & 5/11

Duration:

9 hours

Hours:

18:30 – 21:30 (GMT+2)

Fees:

450 EUR

(Including tuition fees & reading material)

ICS Members are eligible to a discount 20% on all HMC Professional Maritime Seminars

Effective project management is a core competency for today’s managers and leaders, enabling them to deliver strategic initiatives successfully while balancing time, resources and organisational priorities. This practical seminar provides participants with the knowledge, tools and techniques required to plan, manage and evaluate projects effectively within a business environment. Learners will explore the complete project lifecycle, from defining objectives and developing project plans to managing resources, monitoring progress and delivering measurable results. The Seminar introduces proven project management methodologies and practical approaches to risk management, stakeholder engagement and team coordination. Participants will also develop the skills needed to communicate effectively throughout a project’s lifecycle, respond proactively to challenges and ensure projects remain aligned with organisational objectives. Emphasis is placed on evaluating project outcomes, measuring success against agreed objectives and capturing lessons learned to support continuous improvement and future organisational performance. Participants will have the confidence to lead projects from initiation through to successful completion, ensuring that business objectives are translated into sustainable and measurable results.

PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN TO

By the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
• Understand the principles and stages of effective project management.
• Define project objectives, scope and deliverables.
• Develop realistic project plans, schedules and resource allocations.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks.
• Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Apply practical project management tools and techniques.
• Monitor project performance and manage change effectively.
• Evaluate project outcomes and identify lessons learned for future improvement.

IDEAL FOR

This programme is designed for:
• Middle and senior managers responsible for delivering projects.
• Project managers and project coordinators.
• Team leaders overseeing cross-functional initiatives.
• Operations, engineering and technical managers.
• Professionals responsible for implementing organisational change.
• Individuals preparing for greater project leadership responsibilities.

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CERTIFICATION

Participants will receive a certificate of attendance on completion of the course.

Tutors

James Edleston
James Edleston

James is an experienced trainer, programme designer and facilitator, who has been working across multiple sectors for more than 20 years. James holds a
BSc in Development Studies and a MSc in Education from the University of London (UCL Institute of Education). He designs impactful learning experiences and leads programmes that strengthen leadership presence and skills, enhance communication, build organisational culture and leverage cultural diversity. As a systems thinking practitioner, James brings a systemic perspective to leadership and organizational development. He designs transformative learning experiences that help participants navigate complexity, recognize interconnections within systems, and build and strengthen diverse relationships that bring new perspectives to addressing business challenges and driving sustainable performance and change. Some of the clients that James has worked with include UNDP, British Council, BCG, HSBC, London
School of Economics and public/private consortia across Europe and South Asia. James has presented and delivered events on innovation in learning at international forums, including the World Education Forum, UN Alliance of Civilizations and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (GHOGM). He was also a visiting lecturer at the Institute of Education in London. James also leads teams to develop systems-informed research to deepen understanding of interdisciplinary, cross-team and intercultural collaboration.