By the end of this Project Governance and Stage Gate Management training course, participants will achieve:

• Enhanced Understanding of Project Governance Frameworks
• Development of Skills Required in Implementing Stage Gate Processes
• Improved Strategic Decision-Making Abilities
• Strengthened Risk Management and Compliance Practices
• Enhanced Leadership and Stakeholder Management Competencies

This RECTUS Project Governance and Stage Gate Management training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals involved in projects, programs, portfolios and associated supporting job roles. This training course will particularly benefit:

• Project Managers and Team Leaders
• Program Managers and Portfolio Managers
• Project Sponsors and Executives
• Risk Managers
• Quality Assurance Managers
• Change Managers
• Product Development Managers
• Strategic Planners
• Financial Analysts/Controllers
• Procurement and Supply Chain Managers
• Government and Public Sector Officials

DAY 1

Introduction to Project Governance

Overview of Project Governance

• Definition and importance
• Key principles and frameworks

Roles and Responsibilities

• Governance bodies (e.g., steering committees, project boards)
• Responsibilities of project sponsors, project managers, and stakeholders

Alignment with Organizational Strategy

• Integrating project goals with business strategy
• Case studies of successful project governance

DAY 2

Foundations of Stage Gate Management

Introduction to Stage Gate Processes

• Definition and benefits
• Overview of various stages and gates

Stage Gate Models

• Traditional vs. agile approaches
• Customizing stage gate models for different types of projects

Key Activities at Each Stage

• Development, review, and decision-making processes

DAY 3

Implementing Effective Project Governance

Setting Up Governance Structures

• Establishing effective governance committees and roles
• Communication and reporting structures.

Risk Management and Compliance

• Identifying and managing project risks
• Ensuring compliance with governance standards

Stakeholder Engagement and Management

• The importance of strong leadership
• Strategies for effective stakeholder communication and involvement

DAY 4

Managing Projects through Stage Gates

Detailed Look at Each Stage Gate

• Criteria for passing through each gate.
• Handling project deliverables and documentation

Dealing with Project Variations and Changes

• Managing scope changes and project pivots
• Decision-making processes for progressing or terminating projects.

DAY 5

Integration and Advanced Topics

Integrating Project Governance and Stage Gate Management

• Ensuring coherence and alignment between governance and stage gate processes

Advanced Topics

• Leveraging technology in project governance and stage gate management
• Emerging trends and outlook

Close Out and Action Plans

• Action plans
• Course wrap-up and feedback

Rectus attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.