How to create a perfect project plan

A well-structured project plan is the difference between a smooth, on-time learning initiative and one that gets derailed by missed deadlines, shifting priorities, and scope creep. Yet, many L&D professionals lack formal project planning experience, making it difficult to anticipate risks, allocate resources effectively, or set realistic timelines.

This power session walks you through how to create a solid project plan for a learning initiative, covering essential elements like defining scope, setting milestones, managing risks, and coordinating stakeholders. You’ll learn practical, step-by-step techniques for building a plan that keeps your project on track—without unnecessary complexity or administrative overload. Whether you’re leading a large-scale training rollout or a small learning intervention, this session will give you the tools to plan with confidence, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure successful execution.

Your people will learn how to:

  • Define the key components of a learning project plan, so you can establish a clear roadmap from start to finish.
  • Set realistic timelines and milestones, using industry benchmarks and rules of thumb to estimate how long different learning development tasks typically take.
  • Identify and manage potential risks early, anticipating common L&D-specific challenges like shifting stakeholder priorities, SME availability, and review cycles.
  • Align stakeholders and define roles, ensuring clarity on decision-making processes and reducing delays caused by miscommunication.
  • Control scope creep, using L&D-specific strategies to prevent projects from expanding beyond available resources or business needs.
  • Prioritize tasks and allocate resources effectively, incorporating standard development timelines for instructional design, content creation, and deployment.
  • Track progress and make adjustments as needed, using practical guidelines tailored to learning projects to stay agile and responsive to changes.
Capacity
20 people
Location
Your site or virtual
Duration
4 hours

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About BCL

Understanding how people learn isn’t always enough.  To get projects done and make sure you target the right goals, you have to navigate complex organizations and their social environments.  That’s where consulting experience is a huge advantage.  We combine deep understanding of learning with practical management consulting experience.  This is the key to delivering high end learning experiences that move the dial.

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