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28–29 May 2011 - Johannesburg: Intensive Weekend Workshop in Project Management



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Khoa from VietnamSusanne
This is Matthew Sanger, who has a totally weird way of writing on a page! :-)The guy with the ACDC bag. :-)



Mauritz became the team leader.


Geniver came to get some new ideas.Hashim was an enthusiastic participant.
Hash, Eduan and the Boyz.
Ryan Cox.This dude is cool. He doesn't look like a traditional Project Manager. Great!
Tung, from Vietnam.Buhle and her team.
Working against the clock.
BuhlleTania


Hash. Read his feedback. He was a lot more impressed than he looks here. He was just connnncentrating!

And in the foreground, a head-scratcher.

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Overall Experience

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

I learned so much. I feel I can start working on projects right away and make a huge success of it.Eduan Viljoen, Springbok Transport Informative, worthwhile.Susanne Baines, Design-A-Garden cc Overall experience on the project software. It has ore functions then we are implementing.Vu Manh Tung, Lam Son Joint Operating Company It is a must to attend.Obakeng Sepeng, Gauteng Cricket Board It was amazing, lots of information was given but enough time to understand everything.Matthew Sanger, Daryll Cullinan Cricket Very informative & professional. Applicable to real life and not just academic, not boring.Christoph Sonntag, Nanoteq (Pty) Ltd. Friendly & willing to work together.Hashim Ebrahim, 24-7 Consulting A short workshop but productivity out-of-expecting results.Trinh Nguyen Khoa, Lam Son Joint Operating Company I would recommend it to anyone who wants to find out more about Project Management.Ryan Cox, LFS&J Architects I would say the group who were in my class made it easier for me to open up to be the me.Buhle Vaphi, Gauteng Cricket Board Very informative.Geniver Tebeila, Department of Health Fun & learnful.Mauritz Smit, DynCorp International

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

Teamwork.Eduan Viljoen, Springbok Transport Project software, material presentation.Vu Manh Tung, Lam Son Joint Operating Company The material itself and the insight.Obakeng Sepeng, Gauteng Cricket Board Venue. Information. The way we were taught.Matthew Sanger, Daryll Cullinan Cricket Useful examples (real life examples).Christoph Sonntag, Nanoteq (Pty) Ltd. The manner in which all participants got along.Hashim Ebrahim, 24-7 Consulting Positively contributing to teamwork.Trinh Nguyen Khoa, Lam Son Joint Operating Company The stress free, fun application of the workshop.Ryan Cox, LFS&J Architects Attitude to learn.Buhle Vaphi, Gauteng Cricket Board Teamwork.Mauritz Smit, DynCorp International

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

Working with someone who does not quite speak or understand English.Eduan Viljoen, Springbok Transport Confused between PBS and WBSVu Manh Tung, Lam Son Joint Operating Company I just enjoy participating it makes me feel involved.Obakeng Sepeng, Gauteng Cricket Board Weekend course after a busy workweek is a bit tuff.Christoph Sonntag, Nanoteq (Pty) Ltd. My English is not so good.Trinh Nguyen Khoa, Lam Son Joint Operating Company None.Ryan Cox, LFS&J Architects None.Buhle Vaphi, Gauteng Cricket Board Lots of Information - not enough time.Mauritz Smit, DynCorp International
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Transformation

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

Stakeholder analysis.Eduan Viljoen, Springbok Transport To work within the scope of the quoted project.Susanne Baines, Design-A-Garden cc The software on the project.Vu Manh Tung, Lam Son Joint Operating Company My management skills and confidence.Obakeng Sepeng, Gauteng Cricket Board Being prepared for different tasks and making sure everything gets done properly.Matthew Sanger, Daryll Cullinan Cricket Not just the techniques, but the systematic approach to projects learnt from P.M. will help a lot.Christoph Sonntag, Nanoteq (Pty) Ltd. How simple the tools given & acquired can be applied in my workplace.Hashim Ebrahim, 24-7 Consulting PBS & WBS.Trinh Nguyen Khoa, Lam Son Joint Operating Company To be honest, everything (as a package) was really helpful and the organization of it tends towards my strengths.Ryan Cox, LFS&J Architects Breaking my work into parts and specifying exactly what time I will need for each assignment/project.Buhle Vaphi, Gauteng Cricket Board Do my best and do my work with great enthusiasm.Geniver Tebeila, Department of Health Sequences of workloads. Planning plays a big role in PM.Mauritz Smit, DynCorp International

About the learning materials

What did you think of the workbook?

Simple, yet very informative and practical.Eduan Viljoen, Springbok Transport To the point.Susanne Baines, Design-A-Garden cc Very impressive.Vu Manh Tung, Lam Son Joint Operating Company It is a very helpful guide to grasping the information.ObakengSepeng, Gauteng Cricket Board It was a different way in explaining project management.Matthew Sanger, Daryll Cullinan Cricket …Interesting…ChristophSonntag, Nanoteq (Pty) Ltd. Well informed & summarised.Hashim Ebrahim, 24-7 Consulting Very impressed by the hand-work of all illustrations.Trinh Nguyen Khoa, Lam Son Joint Operating Company Was fun and easy to handle; therefore, making it easier for me to understand quicker.Ryan Cox, LFS&J Architects I kinda like the whole cartoons thing, it works for bringing fun while learning.Buhle Vaphi, Gauteng Cricket Board Nicely laid out and easy to follow & understand.Geniver Tebeila, Department of Health Good - easy to understand.Mauritz Smit, DynCorp International

What could be improved?

Some academic principles.Vu Manh Tung, Lam Son Joint Operating Company I reckon more participation from us, the learners, on the first day.Obakeng Sepeng, Gauteng Cricket Board Nothing.Matthew Sanger, Daryll Cullinan Cricket Simpler project examples.Trinh Nguyen Khoa, Lam Son Joint Operating Company Nothing that I can mention, everything seemed to be great for me.Ryan Cox, LFS&J Architects I was fully satisfied with the workbook.Geniver Tebeila, Department of Health
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Did you find the quizzes helpful?

Very. Eduan Viljoen, Springbok Transport YesSusanne Baines, Design-A-Garden cc Yes, it's helpful.Vu Manh Tung, Lam Son Joint Operating Company Very helpful.Obakeng Sepeng, Gauteng Cricket Board Yes.MatthewSanger, Daryll Cullinan Cricket Yes.Christoph Sonntag, Nanoteq (Pty) Ltd. Yes.Hashim Ebrahim, 24-7 Consulting Yes.Trinh Nguyen Khoa, Lam Son Joint Operating Company Yes.Ryan Cox, LFS&J Architects Very helpful. Makes it easier to see some of the challenges you will be faced with in the real world.Buhle Vaphi, Gauteng Cricket Board Yes.Geniver Tebeila, Department of Health Yes. Mauritz Smit, DynCorp International

About the lecturer

What did she do well?

Made sure everyone was part of all the work.Eduan Viljoen, Springbok Transport Presentation of tasks & interaction with participantsSusanne Baines, Design-A-Garden cc Yes, she does well.Vu Manh Tung, Lam Son Joint Operating Company She gave us good direction and advice when we needed it, she taught well.Obakeng Sepeng, Gauteng Cricket Board Tania spoke clearly, she explained everything well. She was always there to help us. Easy to approach & ask questions.Matthew Sanger, Daryll Cullinan Cricket Enthusiastic and very knowledgeable in PM.Christoph Sonntag, Nanoteq (Pty) Ltd. She explained & demonstrated the real life situations that you might come across in your career exceptionally well.Hashim Ebrahim, 24-7 Consulting All about lecturing.Trinh Nguyen Khoa, Lam Son Joint Operating Company Yes.Ryan Cox, LFS&J Architects She knows what she is talking about, engages with everyone in class, friendly & the fact that she speaks Xhosa fluently blew me.Buhle Vaphi, Gauteng Cricket Board She was audible enough and she seemed to be very well informed about the subject.Geniver Tebeila, Department of Health Presentation in whole.Mauritz Smit, DynCorp International

What could she have done better?

Bit more personal attention.Eduan Viljoen, Springbok Transport Address some academic knowledge.Vu Manh Tung, Lam Son Joint Operating Company I think she's perfect.Obakeng Sepeng, Gauteng Cricket Board Nothing, she was amazing.MatthewSanger, Daryll Cullinan Cricket Not much.Christoph Sonntag, Nanoteq (Pty) Ltd. No idea.Trinh Nguyen Khoa, Lam Son Joint Operating Company Maybe ask more questions, try to get more answers out of us, would help a lot more, I think.Ryan Cox, LFS&J Architects She's amazing.Buhle Vaphi, Gauteng Cricket Board Software presentation - although time is a concern.Mauritz Smit, DynCorp International
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About signing up for the Workshop

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

Googled Project Management courses in SA.Eduan Viljoen, Springbok Transport Promptly.Susanne Baines, Design-A-Garden cc Your guys e-mailed me back with a reference number and information about the course.Matthew Sanger, Daryll Cullinan Cricket Marius called me within minutes after my initial emailed query. I appreciated it a lot. He took the time to explain this course so that I could make up my mind.Christoph Sonntag, Nanoteq (Pty) Ltd. Excellent.Hashim Ebrahim,24-7 Consulting The website with convincing workshop content.Trinh Nguyen Khoa, Lam Son Joint Operating Company Prompt & on point.Buhle Vaphi, Gauteng Cricket Board The response was on time (no delays).Geniver Tebeila, Department of Health Fast and professional.Mauritz Smit, DynCorp International

What made you decide to book?

The fee.Eduan Viljoen, Springbok Transport I realised I could not do without this knowledge.Susanne Baines, Design-A-Garden cc To acquire more knowledge.Vu Manh Tung, Lam Son Joint Operating Company I needed background and teaching and assurity on how to handle the projects I was involved in at work.Obakeng Sepeng, Gauteng Cricket Board The approach you use to teach us.Matthew Sanger, Daryll Cullinan Cricket The workshop sounded interactive and applicable to real life, and not just academic.ChristophSonntag, Nanoteq (Pty) Ltd. The fact that the workshop was "a hands-on" type. It equips you with the knowledge of what to expect in "The Real World".HashimEbrahim, 24-7 Consulting A short course with good deliverables in South Africa.Trinh Nguyen Khoa, Lam Son Joint Operating Company I wanted to get a feel for Project Management and a better understanding of it.Ryan Cox, LFS&J Architects Wanted to learn & to better my skills.Buhle Vaphi, Gauteng Cricket Board To gain more knowledge and insight about Project Management.Geniver Tebeila, Department of Health Information on Web-site.Mauritz Smit, DynCorp International

About the environment

What did you think of the venue and catering?

Excellent!Eduan Viljoen, Springbok Transport Very good.Susanne Baines, Design-A-Garden cc Good preparation of venue and catering.Vu Manh Tung, Lam Son Joint Operating Company The venue is well presented and sustained. Gives a sense of relaxation. The food was divine.Obakeng Sepeng, Gauteng Cricket Board Easy access, awesome food. 100%MatthewSanger, Daryll Cullinan Cricket Excellent facilities. Great food and kind staff.Christoph Sonntag, Nanoteq (Pty) Ltd. Excellent.Hashim Ebrahim, 24-7 Consulting Excellent.Trinh Nguyen Khoa, Lam Son Joint Operating Company It was fantastic.Ryan Cox, LFS&J Architects Venue & catering was too amazing. The food was divine.Buhle Vaphi, Gauteng Cricket Board The food was good and enough, The venue was big enough but a bit cold.Geniver Tebeila Department of Health Very neat and organised.Mauritz Smit, DynCorp International

Help us

Anything else we should know that could be helpful?

No.Eduan Viljoen, Springbok Transport No.Obakeng Sepeng, Gauteng Cricket Board Workshop should start at 8h30.Trinh Nguyen Khoa, Lam Son Joint Operating Company Not that I know of.Ryan Cox, LFS&J Architects Games related to Project Management because the course is long.Buhle Vaphi, Gauteng Cricket Board
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