Collaborative Working and the Project Execution Plan

Program Overview

Collaborative Working and the Project Execution Plan

Course Overview

This highly interactive course introduces participants to the key concepts of collaborative working and behavioural change, which they can apply to the creation and maintenance of a Project Execution Plan (PEP or PXP), also known as a Project Management Plan (PMP) or Project Initiation Document (PID).

On this course you will...

• Understand team development and the importance of communication
• Identify your own team working style, approach to team participation, and negotiation style
• Understand the benefits of using the Plan throughout the project in delivering project success
• Recognise that the Plan is the “DNA” of the project and must be created and maintained collaboratively

Key Details

• Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK
• Course Location: Online / Various
• Institute: Institute of Business, Industry and Leadership
• Delivery Style: In-Person or Online
• Course Duration: Part-time: 2 Days
• Course Start Point: undefined
• Award: Short course
• Open Days: All

Minimum entry requirements

Tuition Fees Policy

What our course participants have to say

• Both tutors delivered the course fantastically. Great approach not really seen too often.
• Excellent course and excellent case studies. I really enjoyed it.

Course Structure

What you will learn

Delivered over two days, the Collaborative Working and the Project Execution plan course explores the following topics:

Day one

• Content of the Plan, process for creating it, and its stakeholders
• The importance of working collaboratively in projects
• Roles and behaviours in the PXP process
• Team values
• Situational leadership

Day two

• Initiation and the Backwards Planning process
• Team development
• Negotiation styles
• Influencing and conflict resolution
• Finalisation and continuous improvement

Teaching & Assessment

How you will learn

The Collaborative Working and the Project Execution Plan short course can be delivered either online (via Zoom) or face-to-face over two days.

Participants looking to attend this course online can find more information here.

The course includes a variety of interactive exercises and maximises opportunities for discussion, networking and collaboration.

Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, reflections, and experiences throughout the course with an emphasis on how the learning can be seen in and applied to the workplace environment.

How you will be assessed

Participants will complete a reflective workbook throughout the course capturing reflective practice and personal goal-setting which participants will be able to apply back to the workplace.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

2025 - 2026

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

Funding

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000.

Additional Costs

• Location: Online Learning

Online learning at the University of Cumbria is an interactive experience that makes use of a range of technologies and media types to provide a rich learning environment.

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Program Outline

Outline:

The Collaborative Working and the Project Execution Plan short course is delivered over two days.

• Day One:
• Content of the Plan, process for creating it, and its stakeholders.
• The importance of working collaboratively in projects.
• Roles and behaviours in the PXP process.
• Team values.
• Situational leadership.
• Day Two:
• Initiation and the Backwards Planning process.
• Team development.
• Negotiation styles.
• Influencing and conflict resolution.
• Finalisation and continuous improvement.

Assessment:

Participants will complete a reflective workbook throughout the course capturing reflective practice and personal goal-setting which participants will be able to apply back to the workplace.

Teaching:

The Collaborative Working and the Project Execution Plan short course can be delivered either online (via Zoom) or face-to-face over two days. The course includes a variety of interactive exercises and maximises opportunities for discussion, networking and collaboration. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, reflections, and experiences throughout the course with an emphasis on how the learning can be seen in and applied to the workplace environment.

Other:

Participants will look at the principles underpinning collaborative practice and its role in delivering successful project outcomes - exploring tools for managing internal and external stakeholders, developing cohesive and high-performing teams, and capturing reflections and continuous improvement actions. Using a variety of case studies and working in groups, participants will explore the role of the Project Execution Plan both as a key outcome of collaboration, but also as a tool for facilitating a collaborative approach to project planning and delivery. This CPD course can be delivered online or in-person and is available to all professionals working in a project or programme setting.