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14–15 May 2011 - Durban: Intensive Weekend Workshop in Project Management



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Overall Experience

How would you describe your overall experience of the Workshop to colleagues or friends?

Well worth the money. Informative & not boring.Trishan Naidoo, Highpana Projects In depth discussion and explanation on various Project Management aspects.Amarjit Singh, Mahomedys Ext. 2000 (Pty) Ltd. It was a pleasant experience which was extremely informative.Rebecca Singh, Munitech (Pty) Ltd. I would highly recommend this course for someone looking for a starting point in Project Management.Wesley Schaffer, Mauritania Very Informative. Practical. Engaging. Intense!Kevin Collett, Self-Employed Instils integrity and discipline to all organisational levels. Active participation takes you out of your comfort zone which allows for a real evaluation of your ability or interest in pursing PM.Pierre Redinger, Self-Employed

What were the main positive things that contributed to your overall experience?

Experienced facilitator — very knowledgeable.Trishan Naidoo, Highpana Projects Active engagement with the fellow participants.Amarjit Singh, Mahomedys Ext. 2000 (Pty) Ltd. Team work.Rebecca Singh, Munitech (Pty) Ltd. Informative notes and small groups.Wesley Schaffer, Mauritania Venue. Presentation. Engagement.Kevin Collett, Self-Employed Active engagement with the fellow participants.Pierre Redinger, Self-Employed

What were the main negative things that contributed to your overall experience?

Small class - not much interaction/discussion.Trishan Naidoo, Highpana Projects Not exactly negative, But I would love to attend a special workshop for the IT Industry.Amarjit Singh, Mahomedys Ext. 2000 (Pty) Ltd. With it being a short course time is against us which there is nothing much that one can do.Wesley Schaffer, Mauritania Because of time constraints, some concepts battled to sink in!Kevin Collett, Self-Employed Pressure with role-players hom you do not know.Pierre Redinger, Self-Employed

Transformation

What one thing that you have learned will have the greatest impact on your work on Monday morning?

How to go about creating a project from concept to closeout.Trishan Naidoo, Highpana Projects Project Management strategies and techniques, documentation.Amarjit Singh, Mahomedys Ext. 2000 (Pty) Ltd. The course has put a lot into proper perspective for me. I now understand my job better & will be able to execute my duties with improved quality.Rebecca Singh, Munitech (Pty) Ltd. Authority planning structure and work basked structures.Wesley Schaffer, Mauritania All systems presented PBS, WBS, etc…Kevin Collett, Self-Employed That planning and diligence goes to naught if not yielding a final product in a defined period that meets the objective set out to achieve.Pierre Redinger, Self-Employed

About the learning materials

What did you think of the workbook?

Well designed.Trishan Naidoo, Highpana Projects To the point.Amarjit Singh, Mahomedys Ext. 2000 (Pty) Ltd. Lots of room for improvement.Rebecca Singh, Munitech (Pty) Ltd. The workbook is well presented and is comical which keeps one interested throughout the course. For a short course the level of detail is understandable.Wesley Schaffer, Mauritania Fulfilled its purpose.Kevin Collett, Self-Employed As much as I found it novel (The Dog Reference), it distracted me at times to focus on the principle or method being explained.Pierre Redinger, Self-Employed

What could be improved?

TBCTrishan Naidoo, Highpana Projects The ideologies and reference to the DOGS. That was difficult to identify with.Rebecca Singh, Munitech (Pty) Ltd. Tips and key points could be highlighted where a person could reflect on the notes at a later stage.Wesley Schaffer, Mauritania Perhaps a bit more theory in the booklet? So as it refer back comprehensively in future.Kevin Collett, Self-Employed The content is great.Pierre Redinger, Self-Employed

Did you find the quizzes helpful?

Yes. It lets you know if you are learning anything.Trishan Naidoo, Highpana Projects Yes, they are.Amarjit Singh, Mahomedys Ext. 2000 (Pty) Ltd. Indeed.Rebecca Singh, Munitech (Pty) Ltd. Yes. It lets you know if you are learning anything.Wesley Schaffer, Mauritania YesKevin Collett, Self-Employed Yes, they brought together insight.Pierre Redinger, Self-Employed

About the lecturer

What did she do well?

Everything.Trishan Naidoo, Highpana Projects Overall it was a good performance.Amarjit Singh, Mahomedys Ext. 2000 (Pty) Ltd. Her energy was inspiring. She accommodated and answered every question no matter how insignificant. She kept to time and was very pleasant.Rebecca Singh, Munitech (Pty) Ltd. Tania spoke clearly and engaged the audience well.Wesley Schaffer, Mauritania Very good diction and presentation.Kevin Collett, Self-Employed She speaks with confidence and is articulate. Showed confidence in the outcome to achieve.Pierre Redinger, Self-Employed.

What could she have done better?

Nothing.Wesley Schaffer, Mauritania All-round great teacher!Pierre Redinger, Self-Employed

About signing up for the Workshop

Tell us about the way in which we responded to your initial enquiry.

Very professional & informative. Time was taken to explain things in detail.Trishan Naidoo, Highpana Projects Online.Amarjit Singh, Mahomedys Ext. 2000 (Pty) Ltd. Most friendly and reasonable as to enquires.Rebecca Singh, Munitech (Pty) Ltd. The response was quick and highly positive which made me feel excited about the course.Wesley Schaffer, Mauritania Informative, professional and friendly.Kevin Collett, Self-Employed Prompt and professional.Pierre Redinger, Self-Employed

What made you decide to book?

Helpful information received. Marius’ confidence that I will learn something to apply by Monday.Trishan Naidoo, Highpana Projects By going through the comments of previous attendants.Amarjit Singh, Mahomedys Ext. 2000 (Pty) Ltd. Thirst for knowledge on process. Also the price suited my budget well.Rebecca Singh, Munitech (Pty) Ltd. I have been looking at broadening my skills set in Project Management and the Weekend Intense Course seemed like the best starting point.Wesley Schaffer, Mauritania Being appointed Project Manager at a company!Kevin Collett, Self-Employed New chapter in my life and looking whether this is a career/service component I'd like to pursue.Pierre Redinger, Self-Employed

About the environment

What did you think of the venue and catering?

Excellent.Trishan Naidoo, Highpana Projects Very good.Amarjit Singh, Mahomedys Ext. 2000 (Pty) Ltd. 100%Rebecca Singh, Munitech (Pty) Ltd. The venue and catering was excellent and definitely positively affected the duration of the course.Wesley Schaffer, Mauritania Very good.Kevin Collett, Self-Employed Fantastic!Pierre Redinger, Self-Employed

Help us

Anything else we should know that could be helpful?

In depth detail of Project Management and the necessary courses or affiliations which one could constantly improve skills and learn new technologies.Wesley Schaffer, Mauritania Look at mind maps to formulate the stakeholders, etc. e.g.. X-Mind software.Pierre Redinger, Self-Employed