Managing Projects in Healthcare (1 of 3), Plain & Simple

Learn the importance of project management in healthcareDescribe why projects failUnderstand the core components of project managementApply the core concepts of project management to healthcare applicationsNote: This course was recently updated (Dec 2022)This is the 1st in a series of 3 courses on Project Management in HealthcareWHY IS THIS COURSE IMPORTANT?Project Management is one of the most important processes in the healthcare environment. Well run projects help control costs, manage risk and improve project outcomes. Projects that are not well run create chaos, dissatisfaction and increase costs. At the core of any successful project is a diverse team of very talented individuals who are passionate about planning, executing and monitoring their projects. Studying the various project management tools available and how to use them is key to the success of any project, particularly in healthcare, where patients’ health are at stake.WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THIS COURSE?This is the 1st of a 3 part series on project management in healthcare.In this 1st part, you will learn:The complexities unique to healthcareThe spiraling healthcare costsWhat effective project management techniques can bring to the solutionExamples of failed healthcare projectsThe 10 reasons why projects failThe history of project managementThe core building blocks of effective project managementOverview of the project management processThe difference between project, product and portfolio managementThis course includes:Video lectures Quiz to test your retentionSignificant number of resources to do a deeper dive into this topic.WHO IS THE IDEAL STUDENT FOR THIS COURSE?You will learn a lot from this course if you areThinking about choosing healthcare as a careerLooking to advance your career in healthcareLooking to expand your knowledge of healthcare to better perform your current job and better understand how it fits into the ecosystem of patient care and better serve those in needCurious about everything and want to learn more about healthcare just for the sake of expanding your knowledge base.WHAT IS YOUR TEACHING STYLE?My teaching style is a very pragmatic one. I assume you know nothing about this topic and start with the foundation and build from there. Some of these concepts could be challenging, so I sprinkle in as many examples as I can, both non healthcare and healthcare, to assure full understanding of the topic. This is why I have appended Plain and Simple to all my courses.WHY ARE YOU QUALIFIED TO TEACH THIS COURSE?I spent 35 years in the designing and launching of medical imaging products and services. My career evolved from leading engineering teams, to becoming VP Marketing and then to president of a Healthcare IT firm. It is also based on 15 years of university teaching.Who this course is for:Those currently in a healthcare position, wanting to learn more about project management and the role it plays in healthcare.Those considering a career change and wanting to learn more about healthcare and its processesThose entering the healthcare industry and wanting to learn how good project management skills can make a differenceThe eternally curious