A Simple and self-explanatory project management tool, specifically designed for small enterprises

results

PRONTO will reach its objectives through the development of several products.  
PRONTO Platform and Toolkit

A new project management methodology and on-line tool (PRONTO) designed to enable managers and entrepreneurs from SMEs to deliver business improvement projects on time and on budget.

  • PRONTO project methodology will be based upon the five-stage project model: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Control and Closure and will consider the specific needs of and challenges faced by SMEs
  • The PRONTO learning portal will be a simple and self-explanatory project management tool, specifically designed for small enterprises.
  • The PRONTO toolkit will support the effective use of PRONTO. One key component of the toolkit will be a set of 10 – 12 ‘ready-to-use’, 30-minute PRONTO project plans designed to save users time designing plans for commonly delivered projects.
  • The PRONTO user handbook will provide users with a simple user guide. It will explain how to use PRONTO and the toolkit to prepare for, plan and implement effective, results-focused projects.

 

VET Course and E-book

PRONTO will provide a step-by-step project management methodology and training course specifically for managers and entrepreneurs from SMEs.

  • Partners will develop four Learning Journeys, each exploring a different aspect of setting up business improvement projects.
  • Good practice case studies showcasing the use of business improvement projects by partner organisations and SMEs.
  • A three-day training the trainer course called, ‘Using PRONTO to Improve Business Performance’ will enable users to create project plans in 30 minutes or less.
  • The E-book ‘A Guide to Effective Business Projects’ will be published, introducing readers to the PRONTO project methodology and the learning portal and learning Journeys.

 

PRONTO and Technology Enhanced Learning

The third outcome will result in the advancement of new training methodologies and pedagogical strategy based on the use of Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) in VET.

This Output is designed to help address many of the challenges faced by VET institutes and teacher/trainers faced when transforming learning from and analogue off-line format to a digital, online format.

It will entail a practical ‘how to’ guide for manages in VET institutes to help them to develop their centre’s TEL strategy.

In the longer-term, the PRONTO partners will develop a network of VET teacher/trainers supporting SMEs to improve business performance using a new VET performance tool called PRONTO.

A Simple and self-explanatory project management tool, specifically designed for small enterprises

results

PRONTO will reach its objectives through the development of several products. 

PRONTO Platform and Toolkit

PRONTO will provide a step-by-step project management methodology and training course specifically for managers and entrepreneurs from SMEs.

  • Partners will develop four Learning Journeys, each exploring a different aspect of setting up business improvement projects.
  • Good practice case studies showcasing the use of business improvement projects by partner organisations and SMEs.
  • A three-day training the trainer course called, ‘Using PRONTO to Improve Business Performance’ will enable users to create project plans in 30 minutes or less.
  • The E-book ‘A Guide to Effective Business Projects’ will be published, introducing readers to the PRONTO project methodology and the learning portal and learning Journeys.

 

VET Course and E-book

A new project management methodology and on-line tool (PRONTO) designed to enable managers and entrepreneurs from SMEs to deliver business improvement projects on time and on budget.

  • PRONTO project methodology will be based upon the five-stage project model: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Control and Closure and will consider the specific needs of and challenges faced by SMEs
  • The PRONTO learning portal will be a simple and self-explanatory project management tool, specifically designed for small enterprises.
  • The PRONTO toolkit will support the effective use of PRONTO. One key component of the toolkit will be a set of 10 – 12 ‘ready-to-use’, 30-minute PRONTO project plans designed to save users time designing plans for commonly delivered projects.
  • The PRONTO user handbook will provide users with a simple user guide. It will explain how to use PRONTO and the toolkit to prepare for, plan and implement effective, results-focused projects.

 

VET Course and E-book

The third outcome will result in the advancement of new training methodologies and pedagogical strategy based on the use of Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) in VET.

This Output is designed to help address many of the challenges faced by VET institutes and teacher/trainers faced when transforming learning from and analogue off-line format to a digital, online format.

It will entail a practical ‘how to’ guide for manages in VET institutes to help them to develop their centre’s TEL strategy.

In the longer-term, the PRONTO partners will develop a network of VET teacher/trainers supporting SMEs to improve business performance using a new VET performance tool called PRONTO.