Course Title: Project Management and Priorities

Course Description: This course is designed to provide learners with an understanding of project management and priorities. The course will cover the importance of understanding project priority, how to communicate that you are working on multiple projects and new projects may take priority, how to design a priority matrix for project intake, and why it is a benefit to decline a project.

Learning Objectives: - Understand the importance of project priority - Learn how to communicate effectively when working on multiple projects - Design a priority matrix for project intake - Understand the benefits of declining a project

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Project Management and Priorities - Definition of project management - Importance of project priority - Overview of the course

Module 2: Understanding Project Priority - Factors that determine project priority - How to prioritize projects - The impact of project priority on project success

Module 3: Communicating Multiple Projects and Priorities - How to communicate effectively when working on multiple projects - Strategies for managing conflicting priorities - The importance of transparency in communication

Module 4: Designing a Priority Matrix for Project Intake - How to design a priority matrix - Factors to consider when designing a priority matrix - The benefits of using a priority matrix

Module 5: The Benefits of Declining a Project - Why it is important to decline a project - How to decline a project professionally - The benefits of declining a project

Course Delivery: This course will be delivered through a combination of lectures, case studies, and interactive activities. Learners will have access to online resources, including readings, videos, and quizzes.

Assessment: Assessment will be based on participation in class discussions, completion of quizzes, and a final project where learners will design a priority matrix for a hypothetical project.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course. However, learners should have a basic understanding of project management concepts.