NU@Work: Project Management Essentials for Non-Project Managers at IDEXX

Issued by Northeastern University

Earners of this badge explored key deliverables in Project Initiation—the business case, the project charter, and the stakeholder analysis. They reflected on how the conversations to build these artifacts can be used to address project challenges and set projects up for success. Earners also explored how to use the results of stakeholder analysis to build effective strategies to communicate with stakeholders through the project. This is a Level 1 badge.

Skills

Business Case Development
Project Charter
Project Communications
Project Initiation Documentation
Stakeholder Identification

Earning Criteria

Identify the steps to initiate a project through the review of a business case and development of a project charter
Conduct a stakeholder analysis to ensure stakeholders are effectively engaged through the project
Explain the purpose and components of a project communication plan
Compare project reports that support stakeholder needs