Back to: Project Management Essentials – Free Taster Lesson
👋 Introduction
In this course, we’ll be following a real-world-style case study: a company moving to a brand-new office.
🏢 The Scenario
You’ve been hired as a project manager by a new owner who has taken over a successful consulting business. The team is small but dedicated, and the new location—a disused aircraft hangar—offers a fresh start with plenty of potential.
🧩 The Challenge
But there are constraints. The old office lease ends in just six weeks. The new location needs major upgrades—electricity, furniture, cabling—and there’s even a road construction delay that affects access.
👥 The Team
You’ll work with an office manager, five operations staff, and four admin staff. You’ll also coordinate with contractors, electricians, movers, and suppliers.
🎯 Why This Case Study?
It’s grounded in real project complexity: deadlines, dependencies, limited resources
It will help you apply the concepts you’re learning to practical decisions
It’s a safe space to make mistakes and explore different approaches
📘 What to Expect
“We’ll return to this case study in exercises, examples, and downloadable templates. Treat it like your project—you’re in charge!”