Management Analysis: Designing and Conducting a Study
October 6 - 9, 2008 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Art Casabianca Washington, DC $995 November 18 - 21, 2008 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Neil Clayton Washington, DC $995 January 13 - 16, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Neil Clayton Washington, DC $995 February 9 - 12, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Art Casabianca Washington, DC $995 March 9 - 12, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Neil Clayton Washington, DC $995 April 7 - 10, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Neil Clayton San Diego, CA $995 May 4 - 7, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Marguerite Scully Washington, DC $995 June 8 - 11, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Art Casabianca Washington, DC $995 June 16 - 19, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: James Byrne Jacksonville, FL $995 June 23 - 26, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Art Casabianca Annapolis, MD $995 July 6 - 9, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Kenneth Wessel Washington, DC $995 July 7 - 10, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Neil Clayton San Francisco, CA $995 August 3 - 6, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Kenneth Wessel Washington, DC $995 August 24 - 27, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Dallas, TX $995 September 14 - 17, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Instructor: Kenneth Wessel Washington, DC $995
Overview:
Master the basics of designing and conducting a study. You discover the steps you need to proceed with confidence, including effective preparation techniques, well-founded research design methodologies, successful presentation tips, and proven work-measurement and cost-benefit analysis strategies.
This course is also part of the Certificate of Accomplishment in Program and Management Analysis .
Who Should Attend?
Program and management analysts, auditors and other professionals who want to improve their ability to produce thoroughly researched, useful management studies.
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Syllabus:
Syllabus -- Management Analysis: Designing and Conducting A Study, PGMT8001D, Grad. School, USDA
Day one of four
Introduction to Management Analysis
The Systems Process Model
The Phases of Management Analysis
Problem Identification
Elements of a Study Proposal
Maritime Administration Exercise A
Day two of four
The Program Evaluation and Review Technique
Management Surveys
Fact Gathering
Maritime Administration Exercise B
Day three of four
Creative Problem Solving
Modeling
Decision Trees
Day four of four
Report writing and briefing techniques
Installation
Evaluation
Final Maritime Administration Exercise
Presentation of Recommendations