STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES Communications and Presentations for PMs.docx

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

High Impact Communications for Project Managers

I. PURPOSE:

The purpose of this procurement is to provide Communications/Presentations for Project Managers course for the R4 GSA Project Managers.

II. SCOPE OR MISSION:

The Contractor shall provide a training course necessary to satisfy the General Services Administration (GSA), Region 4, Public Buildings Service, Project Delivery Division which is seeking a vendor to deliver 2, 2-day virtual courses for up to 15 Project Managers on a governmental perspective as it pertains to Project Management and construction projects. The course objectives are essential for Project Managers to maintain their certifications and have a better understanding of their core job functions. The training will be conducted on the following days:

III. PERIOD AND PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

Course Location: Virtual Dates:

September 1-2, 2021 September 8-9, 2021

Training Course Times: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00pm

IV. BACKGROUND:

Project Managers have a variety of skills in order to do their job successfully: technical skills, organizational skills, ability to manage deadlines, juggling multiple priorities, taking action, and communicating within various formats to provide insights to customers, team members, managers and review boards.

Some bad habits have formed within the communication and presentations skills. Communication tends to fall off based on the fast-paced timeline. Customer meetings may have too little information, project managers may go too deep into details and a lack consistency in delivery of their message leaves unanswered questions.

V. PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

The performance objectives for this procurement are to accomplish the following:

Work with GSA Project Delivery Analytics team to develop a Communications/Presentations training course that will enhance the communication and presentation skills of Project Managers for greater relatability, buy-in and influence during briefings, customer meetings, SWAT meetings, and Project Review Boards. Additionally, a benchmark for Region 4 project managers is created. This benchmark allows customers and other regions to recognize the projects are ‘in good hands’ due to the confidence and ability to build credibility through consistent communications across Region 4.

VI. DELIVERABLES:

At a minimum, the following information should be provided:

Provide a High Impact training course for the GSA Project Managers with the following:

A customized approach designed to increase each project manager’s ability to communicate needed insights in key areas. This approach creates a baseline of performance for each person, provides an interactive and fun team building experience, and utilizes their recorded presentations to review along with one-on-one coaching for immediate insights. Three key communication tools allow for transferable tools into their presentations to build greater skill sets, increase credibility and leadership presence.

VII. OPERATING CONSTRAINTS:

None identified