15 May 2015

Project Management: exhibitions, events, public programmes and more by Node Center

Project Management: exhibitions, events, public programmes and more
An online course by Node Center


Whether developing an idea, running a workshop or organising an exhibition; all kinds of projects need management in order to make them succeed. Whether you are an (independent) curator, a project leader / coordinator or other cultural worker, practical project management skills are useful for all kinds of endeavors. Project management skills can help you run your day-to-day practice in a more efficient or organized way, as well as provide the framework for working on projects such as exhibitions, events, workshops and more.

This course will walk through all the basics of developing, executing and monitoring a project and will show participants how to develop and use tools such as time schedules, budget plans, risk assessments and monitoring/evaluation plans. A variety of examples and templates will demonstrate to participants the diversity of projects and possibilities. Within this course participants are asked to develop a (fictitious or real) project and complete a small practical assignment for every week's session.

*Video-conferences every Wednesday at 7pm Central European Time. Recordings available in case you miss a live session!

Full information and enrollment: www.nodecenter.net/course/project-management

- Duration: June 10 - July 1, 2015
- Application deadline: Sunday, June 7, 2015
- Lecturer: Sunday, June 7, 2015
- Participation fee: 148 euros


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PROGRAM
Week 1: Introduction and Taking the First Step
• Different types of projects
• Stakeholders
• Creating a support base
• Helpful tools and resources
• Communication
• Starting your project – the first step
• Homework assignment
• Homework assignment: complete a mind map of your project idea

Week 2: Time – Planning a Project and Sticking to It
• Writing a project plan (concept and practicalities)
• Making a time schedule
• Monitoring progress
• Homework assignment: Create a 'To-Do List' from your mind map

Week 3: Money – Budget Making and Planning
• Budgets
• Making a budget plan
• Funding
• Funding applications
• Monitoring progress
• Homework Assignment: draw up a budget for your project

Week 4: Execution and Closing/Evaluating your Project
• Execution –tips on good organization
• Risks and chances
• Monitoring progress
• Closing/Evaluating
• Optional Homework Assignment: write up a risk assessment for your project

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CONTACT
info@nodecenter.org
www.nodecenter.net