Advanced Project Success Techniques

Facilitating the Development & Control of Achievable Project Plans

Course Overview:

The Advanced Project Success Techniques is an instructor-led course designed for professionals leading large, complex, or multi-project initiatives using the Project Success Method®. Building on the foundational PSM course, this course equips participants with the facilitation skills necessary to lead impactful planning and control sessions.

Through a combination of real-world scenarios, guided exercises, and expert instruction, attendees will learn how to foster alignment, manage group dynamics, navigate conflict, and guide diverse teams toward creating achievable, actionable project plans. This advanced session is ideal for project managers, PMO personnel, and team leaders seeking to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and influence during the early stages of project execution.

Note: Participants must have completed the Project Success Method® Course. We recommend prior attendance within the last 2 years and hands-on experience applying the method.

Who It’s For:

Professionals working on large, complex, or multi-project programs who already use the Project Success Method®, including:
  • Project Leaders & Managers
  • Project Office (PMO) Personnel
  • Team Members Involved in Planning/Control
  • Schedule Analysts
  • Future Facilitators of Planning Sessions

What You’ll Learn

This advanced one-day course focuses on building facilitation skills that elevate project planning and control sessions. Participants will learn how to lead high-performing teams, manage conflict, and keep cross-functional contributors aligned – no matter the complexity of the project.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand how facilitation drives better planning outcomes
  • Apply structured techniques to run effective sessions
  • Build coordination and cooperation across diverse stakeholders
  • Navigate group dynamics and resolve planning session conflicts
  • Promote teamwork while guiding the development of an achievable project plan
  • Lead with clarity, confidence, and structure – using PSM as the foundation

Additional Course Info:

Course Details

  • Duration: 1 Day
  • Cost: $895 per participant
Major Topics Covered:
  • Introduction to Advanced Facilitation
  • Refresh on Project Success Principles
  • The Role of the Facilitator
  • Planning Session Structure & Preparation
  • Leading Planning & Control Conversations
  • Group Exercises and Debrief Sessions
  • Real-Time Techniques for Conflict Management
  • Evaluating and Refining Achievable Plans

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Required: Completion of The Project Success Method® Course and PSM Toolkit Course are needed to take the PSM Advanced Techniques Course.

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