Internationally recognized project and program management expert, Mr. Williams, has joined forces with Appleton Greene to launch the Navigating Projects corporate training program. The program aims to provide organizations with the necessary skills and confidence to effectively manage change initiatives and align them with business goals.
Mr. Williams, who brings decades of practical experience in delivering strategic portfolios, programs, and projects for public and private organizations across the globe, has designed the 12-month training initiative to empower leaders and stakeholders at all levels to bridge the gap between strategy and execution.
According to Mr. Williams, the program is designed to help leaders and stakeholders better understand the processes behind successful change and to empower organizations to achieve clarity, consistency, and control in their approach to delivering change.
In today’s constantly evolving business landscape, organizations face significant pressure to adapt to political, economic, social, and technological changes. As transformation becomes the norm, there is a growing need for leaders to understand the tools, methods, and structures behind successful change.
Navigating Projects is not about turning executives into project managers but rather about equipping influencers, decision-makers, and change agents with the necessary vocabulary, insight, and frameworks to collaborate effectively, govern responsibly, and support successful outcomes.
The program introduces participants to core concepts of portfolio, program, and project management, focusing on how these disciplines enable innovation, transformation, and enterprise agility. Participants will gain familiarity with leading industry frameworks, from governance and risk management to resource planning, stakeholder engagement, and benefits realization.
The 12 modules of the program cover a wide range of topics, including innovation pipeline and strategic alignment, program and project management frameworks, governance, controls, and financial management, stakeholder and resource management, risk and benefits management, enterprise agility in a VUCA world, and portfolio oversight and actionable planning.
Each module provides real-world examples, practical tools, and tailored guidance on selecting and applying appropriate methods for unique organizational needs. Delegates will learn how to blend and tailor these approaches for maximum impact, regardless of industry or project type.
The program is essential for senior leaders, change sponsors, PMO directors, and key stakeholders involved in shaping and supporting business change initiatives. Whether launching new services, scaling operations, or driving digital transformation, Navigating Projects helps ensure initiatives stay on track and deliver strategic value.
By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to implement frameworks that improve project success rates, increase enterprise agility, and reduce strategic risk. Delegates will gain the knowledge and confidence to champion structured change and guide their organizations through transformation with clarity and purpose.
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