2010.05.29–30 Johannesburg: Intensive Weekend Workshop in Project Management
 
 
 | Transformation
What one thing that you have learned will have the greatest impact on your work on Monday morning?
It is difficult to pick one, but I now feel equipped and motivated to take on a role as a newly born Project Manager :-) | André Etsebeth, iChoices Call Centre Outsourcing | The Project Manager is not the owner of the project thus responsibility and accountability roles must be clarified up front on start up. Maxine Seal, Value Logistics | This is not really related to my work but it showed me I'm in the wrong career at the moment and this will help me to do something in Project Management because I know now the basic steps. Elaine Sonntag, Jaguar Centurion | To know that I need to resign. Leanne Smith, South African Institute of International Affairs | Time. Rishal Premjith | The formal scheduling and timelines and early planning are key to reaching a goal. Will spend more time in that phase. Thamyn Naidoo, Mr. Price Home | Doing project planning in more detail. Jan Hendrik Rust, Adroit | Structure. Sarel Kilian, The King's School, Robin Hill | Planning, structure - missing in my environment. Willem Le Clus, SFG Engineering Services | There is too much that I am currently doing wrong. I will have to take stock and re-evaluate my approach to the hob at hand. Irshad Vorajee, Kapsch TraffiCom SA (Pty) Ltd. | How to manage all my tasks and projects better. Approach them with a different perspective and greater goals. Karen van Niekerk, Riviera Recording Studio | Planning. Pamela Mabuza, MTN South Africa | The project authority, responsibility and accountability triangle will help me understand who should be doing what, where, when and how. Jonathan Taylor, South African Institute of International Affairs | Vision. Brendan Klugkist, Drake & Skull SA | I will know how to outline my quality specification. James Boale
Overall Experience
How would you describe your overall experience of the Workshop to colleagues or friends?
We have a culture where we share what we have learned, empowering the rest of our company. This will add a lot of value. | André Etsebeth, iChoices Call Centre Outsourcing | Very informative in a light weight address Maxine Seal, Value Logistics | It was fun and everybody should do this if they are thinking of doing into Project Management. Elaine Sonntag, Jaguar Centurion | I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and found it both entertaining/stimulating and informative. Leanne Smith, South African Institute of International Affairs | Fun, mature and friendly. Rishal Premjith | Insightful. Helpful for most job functions. Thamyn Naidoo, Mr. Price Home | Friendly, informative for my work environment. Jan Hendrik Rust, Adroit | Informative and enjoyable Sarel Kilian, The King's School, Robin Hill | I now have a better idea about what Project Management is about. Would further studies like the PRINCE2 help me with my business - don't think so at this stage. Willem Le Clus, SFG Engineering Services | Highly enlightening and enriching. Definitely a foundation to any advanced courses that you have planned. Irshad Vorajee, Kapsch TraffiCom SA (Pty) Ltd. | I would advise them to also come and attend. Karen van Niekerk, Riviera Recording Studio | Worth every penny that was invested and the weekend too. Pamela Mabuza, MTN South Africa | Great people. Thanks to everyone. Jonathan Taylor, South African Institute of International Affairs | Lots of fun but most of all knowledgeable. Brendan Klugkist, Drake & Skull SA | Good insight into Project Management James Boale | They don't know how much they are missing. Participant |
 | What were the main positive things that contributed to your overall experience?
Team work and ability to solve problems. | André Etsebeth, iChoices Call Centre Outsourcing | Not all planners make good project managers. Qualifications are not a prerequisite. Maxine Seal, Value Logistics | Upbeat/quirky training model. Extremely knowledgeable. Good value system they expand. Leanne Smith, South African Institute of International Affairs | The complete guide to Project Management. Rishal Premjith | The friendly, relaxed atmosphere and engagement of candidates. Thamyn Naidoo, Mr. Price Home | The communication. Jan Hendrik Rust, Adroit | Level of knowledge of presenters. Sarel Kilian, The King's School, Robin Hill | Insight into Project Management. Willem Le Clus, SFG Engineering Services | The course content and bigger picture to Project Managing. Irshad Vorajee, Kapsch TraffiCom SA (Pty) Ltd. | Working within teams. Karen van Niekerk, Riviera Recording Studio | The flexibility of the teaching. Pamela Mabuza, MTN South Africa | The interest shown by Marius and Tania in us as individuals. Jonathan Taylor, South African Institute of International Affairs | The key for me was to know my goal, find my goal. To use my goal. Brendan Klugkist, Drake & Skull SA | Strategies, setting up goals. Importance of stakeholders. James Boale | Education. Participant
What were the main negative things that contributed to your overall experience?
Not everyone participating. | André Etsebeth, iChoices Call Centre Outsourcing | Buy-in to group experience. Maxine Seal, Value Logistics | Allowing a little long-windedness from participants in the final project. Limit inane contribution. Leanne Smith, South African Institute of International Affairs | Group negativity. Rishal Premjith | Being only 2 days - a lot of work needed to be crammed in. Thamyn Naidoo, Mr. Price Home | Sweets weren't enough. Jan Hendrik Rust, Adroit | Lot of info in a short time. Not really negative, but it was the worst thing. Sarel Kilian, The King's School, Robin Hill | Hoped I could study further into Project Management but it will not be worth while. Willem Le Clus, SFG Engineering Services | Too much to do, too little time. Irshad Vorajee, Kapsch TraffiCom SA (Pty) Ltd. | Driving from Pretoria made me a bit tired. Karen van Niekerk, Riviera Recording Studio | None. Pamela Mabuza, MTN South Africa | Time Schedule Variances. Jonathan Taylor, South African Institute of International Affairs | None. Brendan Klugkist, Drake & Skull SA | Nothing. James Boale | Team work can be challenging. Participant
About the learning materials
What did you think of the workbook?
Was something new, but appreciate the fact that the manual allowed different points of view to be seen without any cultural differences attached. | André Etsebeth, iChoices Call Centre Outsourcing | Simple, straight forward. Maxine Seal, Value Logistics | Easy to learn and understand. Elaine Sonntag, Jaguar Centurion | Unique and clever. Leanne Smith, South African Institute of International Affairs | Repetitive. Rishal Premjith | The humour allows me to stay interested in the material and it is simple to understand. Thamyn Naidoo, Mr. Price Home | Different in a good way, not doing it on a computer makes it different. Jan Hendrik Rust, Adroit | Struggled a bit with the dog concept at first. Second half was good. Sarel Kilian, The King's School, Robin Hill | Different, but user friendly. Gets the point over. Willem Le Clus, SFG Engineering Services | Good stuff. Irshad Vorajee, Kapsch TraffiCom SA (Pty) Ltd. | Good, insightful, interactive workbook. Karen van Niekerk, Riviera Recording Studio | Excellent!! Takes away the school stiffness that most workshops are simply dripping with. Pamela Mabuza, MTN South Africa | *Excellent training resource. * Well thought-out. * "Believable" dog-world and project. Jonathan Taylor, South African Institute of International Affairs | Enjoyable. Brendan Klugkist, Drake & Skull SA | Essential and precise James Boale | Nice concept - well executed. Participant
What could be improved?
Should focus more on the topic at hand. Tania is a wonderful facilitator but shared too many experiences. It adds value but can become distractions. | André Etsebeth, iChoices Call Centre Outsourcing | More detail on the acronyms. Maxine Seal, Value Logistics | Please include an up-front list of definitions / glossary of terms to refer to. Leanne Smith, South African Institute of International Affairs | More work related examples. Rishal Premjith | Nothing really. Perhaps inclusion of the list of terms. Thamyn Naidoo, Mr. Price Home | Time lines for exercises. Jan Hendrik Rust, Adroit | Don't know really. Sarel Kilian, The King's School, Robin Hill | Terminology - New "lingo" for me as a first timer in Project Management environment. Willem Le Clus, SFG Engineering Services | Perhaps an electronic format of the pertinent parts of the book set out in advance. Irshad Vorajee, Kapsch TraffiCom SA (Pty) Ltd. | The start and end time could be reviewed ( 8:30 - 4:30 maybe) Pamela Mabuza, MTN South Africa | Nothing to add really. Jonathan Taylor, South African Institute of International Affairs | Have more time for software orientation James Boale | Can't think now! Participant
Did you find the quizzes helpful?
Yes. André Etsebeth, iChoices Call Centre Outsourcing | Yes. Maxine Seal, Value Logistics | Yes, some to help with terminology. Elaine Sonntag, Jaguar Centurion | Yes, showed the gaps in my knowledge. Leanne Smith, South African Institute of International Affairs | Yes. Rishal Premjith | Yes. Thamyn Naidoo, Mr. Price Home | Yes. Jan Hendrik Rust, Adroit | Insightful. Sarel Kilian, The King's School, Robin Hill | Yes. Willem Le Clus, SFG Engineering Services | Yeah. Irshad Vorajee, Kapsch TraffiCom SA (Pty) Ltd. | Yes. Karen van Niekerk, Riviera Recording Studio | Yes I did. Pamela Mabuza, MTN South Africa | Yes. Jonathan Taylor, South African Institute of International Affairs | Completely. Brendan Klugkist, Drake & Skull SA | Yes. James Boale | Not as helpful as the workbook exercises. Participant
About the lecturer
What did she do well?
She explained things well and got the message across. she had a funky vibe and apart from the other lecturers had our attention (or mine) all the time. | André Etsebeth, iChoices Call Centre Outsourcing | Explain and instruct in laymen's terms. Very open and flexible and diverse in instruction. Maxine Seal, Value Logistics | She explained and presented well. Elaine Sonntag, Jaguar Centurion | She is an excellent presenter and communicator. She knows her subject matter very well and cleverly uses metaphor and analogy as a tool to teach. Leanne Smith, South African Institute of International Affairs | Interact with teams. Rishal Premjith | She explained the processes well and the practical examples give you a clearer understanding. Involving learners through each step was great. Thamyn Naidoo, Mr. Price Home | Use examples in real environments. Jan Hendrik Rust, Adroit | Presentation excellent. Sarel Kilian, The King's School, Robin Hill | She knows her subject and is confident Patient and kept me interested. Willem Le Clus, SFG Engineering Services | Cover the various aspects of Project Management. Irshad Vorajee, Kapsch TraffiCom SA (Pty) Ltd. | She kept the whole group's attention. Communicated well, gave good real life examples. Karen van Niekerk, Riviera Recording Studio | Held my attention and interest. Pamela Mabuza, MTN South Africa | Clear, concise and articulate, especially when explaining concepts and dealing with questions. Jonathan Taylor, South African Institute of International Affairs | Expression. Brendan Klugkist, Drake & Skull SA | Informative James Boale
What could she have done better?
Hum, don't know! Perhaps introduced the group. | Maxine Seal, Value Logistics | She could possibly shorten her time spent on analogy description, dedicate more time to repeating terminology. Leanne Smith, South African Institute of International Affairs | None. Rishal Premjith | Perhaps some of the stories resulted in loss of time. I can only suggest increasing the number of days for the Workshop. :) Thamyn Naidoo, Mr. Price Home | Well done! Nothing. Jan Hendrik Rust, Adroit | | Talking over my head - me not being familiar in this environment. Willem Le Clus, SFG Engineering Services | Be a little clearer about the definitions during the presentation. More formal when explaining a key definition. Irshad Vorajee, Kapsch TraffiCom SA (Pty) Ltd. | Nothing. Pamela Mabuza, MTN South Africa | Not much. Jonathan Taylor, South African Institute of International Affairs | Leanne Smith, South African Institute of International Affairs Brendan Klugkist, Drake & Skull SA | Put aside time for software. James Boale | More time for exercises. Participant |
 | About the environment
What did you think of the venue and catering?
Food was great, had some nice views. André Etsebeth, iChoices Call Centre Outsourcing | Excellent. Maxine Seal, Value Logistics | Awesome!! Very nice food. Elaine Sonntag, Jaguar Centurion | Pleasant and clean. Just no vegetarian food as stipulated on my form. Leanne Smith, South African Institute of International Affairs |Good. Rishal Premjith |Great. Comfortable. Conducive to learning and allowing innovation. Thamyn Naidoo, Mr. Price Home |Near, neat and very pleasant. Jan Hendrik Rust, Adroit |Excellent! Glad we did not have to go to Midrand. Sarel Kilian, The King's School, Robin Hill |Venue - Good. Food - Great. Willem Le Clus, SFG Engineering Services | Excellent. Irshad Vorajee, Kapsch TraffiCom SA (Pty) Ltd. |Good venue ( The chairs were a bit uncomfortable for me). Great catering. Karen van Niekerk, Riviera Recording Studio |The food is excellent and the venue and location quite good. Pamela Mabuza, MTN South Africa |Both were of a decent standard. Great trees and views. Jonathan Taylor, South African Institute of International Affairs |Excellent. Brendan Klugkist, Drake & Skull SA |Good. James Boale |Good choice of venue - quiet with a view. Food ++. Participant |
 | About signing up for the Workshop
Tell us about the way in which we responded to your initial enquiry.
Was done professionally and with a reasonable time frame. A follow up email was done to ensure that the message was received. | André Etsebeth, iChoices Call Centre Outsourcing | Telephonically, comprehensively, lots of advice and guidance. Maxine Seal, Value Logistics | Very well. I didn't know there was so many different workplaces that had PM so I had to come to the workshop to decide. Elaine Sonntag, Jaguar Centurion | Received a call immediately from Cape Town in response to my mail. Leanne Smith, South African Institute of International Affairs | Efficient. Rishal Premjith | Was handled by HR department but follow-up and feedback was good. Thamyn Naidoo, Mr. Price Home | Friendly. Sarel Kilian, The King's School, Robin Hill | Promptly. Willem Le Clus, SFG Engineering Services | It was a little delayed but understandable. Irshad Vorajee, Kapsch TraffiCom SA (Pty) Ltd. | Very Quick response with good advice. Karen van Niekerk, Riviera Recording Studio | Helpful. Recommended Weekend Workshop. Jonathan Taylor, South African Institute of International Affairs | Positively. James Boale | Through my Manager. Participant
What made you decide to book?
The Price. | André Etsebeth, iChoices Call Centre Outsourcing | The above communication. Maxine Seal, Value Logistics | I read what the previous people said about the workshop and it sounded fun. Elaine Sonntag, Jaguar Centurion | Your staff convinced me to first attempt the weekend before signing up for PRINCE2. Leanne Smith, South African Institute of International Affairs | Website. Rishal Premjith | I was not sure what my exact needs were from a project management course. This gave me insight into that to allow further education on Project Management. Thamyn Naidoo, Mr. Price Home | Get a better understanding in project management if it is necessary for further studies. Jan Hendrik Rust, Adroit | After chatting to Marius about the best way forward. Sarel Kilian, The King's School, Robin Hill | I needed guidance if I could use Project Management in my career. Willem Le Clus, SFG Engineering Services | A need to fulfill a more greater role at our company. Irshad Vorajee, Kapsch TraffiCom SA (Pty) Ltd. | The workshop looked like something that would benefit me. Karen van Niekerk, Riviera Recording Studio | The interactive approach of the workshop and it being on a weekend means I don't worry about work. Pamela Mabuza, MTN South Africa | I though the introduction would be the best place to start. Jonathan Taylor, South African Institute of International Affairs | I have been wanting to better myself. James Boale | Needed to understand what Project Management is about. Overview of Project Management. Participant
Help us
Anything else we should know that could be helpful?
Follow up courses. | Maxine Seal, Value Logistics | I would have loved to work on some of the programs - but that's another course. Elaine Sonntag, Jaguar Centurion | Know that you're doing a great job! Leanne Smith, South African Institute of International Affairs | A task list expected prior to the course via e-mail. Rishal Premjith | Besides the feedback - follow up after candidates have gone back to their work environments and implement. Thamyn Naidoo, Mr. Price Home | Maybe have different scenario examples in workbook. Jan Hendrik Rust, Adroit | You're a great team! Thank you. Willem Le Clus, SFG Engineering Services | As mentioned, some people absorb information in a quiet environment. Irshad Vorajee, Kapsch TraffiCom SA (Pty) Ltd. | Nope. Jonathan Taylor, South African Institute of International Affairs | The software amazing, have time for it. James Boale | Can't think now. Participant
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