How would you describe your overall experience of the Workshop to colleagues or friends?

Very informative, enjoyable, worthwhile. — Charlotte Kruger, Star Energy Ltd ▐ Great learning experience and the fact that it is 'intensive' means that one has to really concentrate and work hard at trying to grasp all the concepts. Would certainly recommend it to researchers in any field who manage several projects. — Taz Ramagaga, Institute for Security Studies ▐ Priceless. — Vimal Ramdin, Self-employed ▐ Knowledge is power now I have more power. — Abie Moloi, Forwardzone ▐ Enjoyed it. — Zama Ngubane, Forwardzone ▐ Valuable. — Dale Vinnicombe, WOW Biltong Franchises ▐ Very useful! The experience educates you through the course and lecturer, but also through the group collective experience and contribution. — Adrienne Chiappini, Astech ▐ Very good and worth it! — Riaan Redelinghuys, Shaftsinkers ▐ Good refresher course for me. Value for money. — Mariana Smith, Datacentrix ▐ I really enjoyed the workshop and have learnt quite a lot about how to manage a project well. The concepts and examples will easy to apply even from the 1st project that I will be assigned to. — Blanche Ryan, Nedbank ▐ I would recommend anyone of them to attend this workshop for a better understanding about projects and see that there is a lot more from the start of a project. — Pregasen Pillay, GDS Solutions ▐ It takes you out of your [handwriting unclear] and give [handwriting unclear] to communicate. — CW Schutte, Hitachi ▐ Very interesting. I have attended quite an amount of different courses so far in my career and this one was by far the most valuable. — Philip Pienaar, Sanyati Civils▐ Yes - Absolutely!! — Deon van der Westhuizen, Midas Group ▐ Workshop was an eye opener. Exchange ideas from people with different backgrounds. — Joseph Ngcabe, University of Lesotho ▐ They were helpful and willing to help each other to each one in a group to get something from it. Thanks Abie & Marcus. — Sister Sylvia Simpwalo, Nazareth Clinic ▐ Informative. — Patrick Mahlangu, Nazareth Clinic ▐ Intense, invaluable. Enlightening. — Marcus Jacobs, Urban Facilities Management▐ It was excellent and I will recommend it to anyone. This was really value for money. — Mariné Pienaar, Terra-Africa Consult CC ▐ Awesome insight into the wonderful world of Project Management! Woof Woof — Lewis Chiripanyanga, Maurice Kerrigan Africa

What were the main positive things that contributed to your overall experience?

The team work and learning from others' experiences. — Charlotte Kruger, Star Energy Ltd ▐ The group work and everyone's attitude (positive) towards the workshop. — Taz Ramagaga, Institute for Security Studies ▐ The various people I met and exchanged ideas which was a great experience. — Vimal Ramdin, Self-employed ▐ Structure of the workshop content. — Abie Moloi, Forwardzone▐ Group discussions. — Zama Ngubane, Forwardzone ▐ That I might feel that I am wrong it thinking something meanwhile the chances of me being correct are as good. — Dale Vinnicombe, WOW Biltong Franchises ▐ See Overall experience comment. — Adrienne Chiappini, Astech ▐ 1. Anticipation 2. Knowledge gained 3. Venue — Riaan Redelinghuys, Shaftsinkers ▐ Team discussions — Mariana Smith, Datacentrix ▐ Facilitator knowledge, team input. Pace the workshop, content of the workshop. — Blanche Ryan, Nedbank ▐ The teamwork involved. Learning from the team members and from myself. — Pregasen Pillay, GDS Solutions ▐ How to start a project from the beginning. I am used to program and monitor projects . — Philip Pienaar, Sanyati Civils ▐ Knowledge of material — Deon van der Westhuizen, Midas Group ▐ Sharing of ideas and experiencing with others. —Joseph Ngcabe, University of Lesotho ▐ Discussions — Sister Sylvia Simpwalo, Nazareth Clinic ▐ Concentration — Patrick Mahlangu, Nazareth Clinic ▐ Very diverse group. Being stretched in all directions. — Marcus Jacobs, Urban Facilities Management ▐ That it was really valuable information that is immediately applicable to my work and life. — Mariné Pienaar, Terra-Africa Consult CC ▐ Group activities. — Lewis Chiripanyanga, Maurice Kerrigan Africa

What were the main negative things that contributed to your overall experience?

I can't think of anything. — Charlotte Kruger, Star Energy Ltd ▐ Lack assertiveness. — Vimal Ramdin, Self-employed ▐ Time - not a morning person. — Abie Moloi, Forwardzone▐ No. — Zama Ngubane, Forwardzone ▐ Not sure… — Mariana Smith, Datacentrix ▐ Not being in PM role makes it a bit "conceptual". — Blanche Ryan, Nedbank ▐ N/A — Philip Pienaar, Sanyati Civils ▐ A bit too rushed. — Deon van der Westhuizen, Midas Group ▐ None. — Sister Sylvia Simpwalo, Nazareth Clinic ▐ None. — Patrick Mahlangu Nazareth Clinic ▐ Time - would've preferred it over a longer period. — Marcus Jacobs, Urban Facilities Management ▐ None. — Mariné Pienaar, Terra-Africa Consult CC ▐ Lack of industry-specific examples or case studies. — Lewis Chiripanyanga, Maurice Kerrigan Africa

Transformation

What one thing that you have learned will have the greatest impact on your work on Monday morning?

Well I'll still be looking for work on Monday, but now I've identified many transferable skills to point out on my CV and help me make a career move. — Charlotte Kruger, Star Energy Ltd ▐ The steps to planning for a project as well as implementing it. The second day practical session was extremely helpful and useful. — Taz Ramagaga, Institute for Security Studies ▐ I will have structure and more confident to face my challenges. — Vimal Ramdin, Self-employed ▐ Planning. — Abie Moloi, Forwardzone ▐ I am going to design and implement work [handwriting unclear] which I learned here. — Zama Ngubane, Forwardzone ▐ To empower people who work for me, constantly build their confidence and to listen to them and their input! — Dale Vinnicombe, WOW Biltong Franchises ▐ The "pre-project" aspect. Business Case. Authority structure. — Adrienne Chiappini, Astech ▐ Gantt Charts: Application. Planning as a whole: Business + personally. — Riaan Redelinghuys, Shaftsinkers ▐ Start with PM doc in step by step approach. — Mariana Smith, Datacentrix ▐ I can put this workshop on my CV and apply for a PM role in my organisation. — Blanche Ryan, Nedbank ▐ The start of a project and how every step plays a important role with that. — Pregasen Pillay, GDS Solutions ▐ Yes, it will more structure the [handwriting unclear] aspects on my work. — CW Schutte, Hitachi ▐ How to quickly assess a task to find a better solution. How to manage risk. — Philip Pienaar, Sanyati Civils ▐ Planning, and then planning, and more planning - more confidence. — Deon van der Westhuizen, Midas Group ▐ Time keeping is critical for better return on what one does. — Joseph Ngcabe, University of Lesotho ▐ Risk management. — Sister Sylvia Simpwalo, Nazareth Clinic ▐ Organising. — Patrick Mahlangu, Nazareth Clinic ▐ Insight into the implementing. — Marcus Jacobs, Urban Facilities Management ▐ To do my project planning on paper and NOT just in my head, it will definitely improve my stress-levels. — Mariné Pienaar, Terra-Africa Consult CC ▐ The framework, the structures. — Lewis Chiripanyanga, Maurice Kerrigan Africa

About the learning materials

What did you think of the workbook?

Excellent. Good theme and illustrations. I liked the fact that there was not too much writing. — Charlotte Kruger, Star Energy Ltd ▐ Very well organised/structured. Very easy to follow and comprehend. — Taz Ramagaga, Institute for Security Studies ▐ The layout and content was good and provided clear direction. — Vimal Ramdin, Self-employed ▐ Great. — Abie Moloi, Forwardzone ▐ Good and fun. — Zama Ngubane, Forwardzone ▐ Easy to grasp, although I struggled with the book publication as I have never been involved in publication! — Dale Vinnicombe, WOW Biltong Franchises ▐ Useful. Practical. — Adrienne Chiappini, Astech ▐ Very simple and informative. — Riaan Redelinghuys, Shaftsinkers ▐ Comprehensive. — Mariana Smith, Datacentrix ▐ Innovative & creative way in which it is done. Relevant, usable. — Blanche Ryan, Nedbank ▐ Nice way to relate to something different. — Pregasen Pillay, GDS Solutions ▐ It is great to use what you have. — CW Schutte, Hitachi ▐ Easy to understand. — Philip Pienaar, Sanyati Civils ▐ Excellent. — Deon van der Westhuizen, Midas Group ▐ Well designed! — Joseph Ngcabe, University of Lesotho ▐ Easy to understand. — Sister Sylvia Simpwalo, Nazareth Clinic ▐ Fresh! — Patrick Mahlangu, Nazareth Clinic ▐ It involved me, drew me in, can't define why. — Marcus Jacobs, Urban Facilities Management ▐ It was fun to go through it. — Mariné Pienaar, Terra-Africa Consult CC ▐ Fun, easy to work through. — Lewis Chiripanyanga, Maurice Kerrigan Africa

What could be improved?

Some of the quiz questions were a bit vague and coming from an IT background maybe target/focus some questions on this industry. — Vimal Ramdin, Self-employed ▐ More industry specific exercises. — Abie Moloi, Forwardzone ▐ Nothing in my opinion. — Dale Vinnicombe, WOW Biltong Franchises ▐ Eliminate flipping backwards then forward. — Mariana Smith, Datacentrix ▐ I can't think of anything. — Blanche Ryan, Nedbank ▐ Wish it could be for more than just a weekend, thought it very interesting. — Pregasen Pillay, GDS Solutions ▐ A bit of colour and highlight the essence at section aspects. — CW Schutte, Hitachi ▐ More swop around with other team members it will make you gain better value. — Philip Pienaar, Sanyati Civils ▐ Nothing. — Deon van der Westhuizen, Midas Group▐ A lot more examples or case studies. — Joseph Ngcabe, University of Lesotho ▐ More time is needed. — Sister Sylvia Simpwalo, Nazareth Clinic ▐ I would say Sunday. Maybe a Friday and Saturday. — Patrick Mahlangu, Nazareth Clinic ▐ Given definitions of the PM "speaks" prior to the course. — Marcus Jacobs, Urban Facilities Management ▐ It can contain better descriptions of the different components and the way they fit into the system. — Mariné Pienaar, Terra-Africa Consult CC▐ Templates on different industry requirement or case studies. Further examples to work on in workbook/Web site for reference after the programme. — Lewis Chiripanyanga, Maurice Kerrigan Africa

Did you find the quizzes helpful?

Yes. — Charlotte Kruger, Star Energy Ltd ▐ Yes. — Taz Ramagaga, Institute for Security Studies ▐ In relation to the previous question, I understand that time constraints would not allow all industries to be covered, however, some of the questions can be made clearer. — Vimal Ramdin, Self-employed ▐ Yes. — Abie Moloi, Forwardzone ▐ Yes, good recap value. — Zama Ngubane, Forwardzone ▐ Yes! — Dale Vinnicombe, WOW Biltong Franchises ▐ A little. — Adrienne Chiappini ▐ Yes. — Riaan Redelinghuys, Shaftsinkers ▐ Yes, they are similar to PMP exam questions. — Mariana Smith, Datacentrix ▐ Yes. — Blanche Ryan, Nedbank ▐ Yes. — Pregasen Pillay, GDS Solutions ▐ Yes. — CW Schutte, Hitachi ▐ Very helpful. — Philip Pienaar, Sanyati Civils ▐ Yes, very much so. — Deon van der Westhuizen, Midas Group ▐ Very helpful. They made one think about the work covered. — Joseph Ngcabe, University of Lesotho ▐ Yes, but some questions were challenging. — Sister Sylvia Simpwalo, Nazareth Clinic ▐ Very much. — Patrick Mahlangu, Nazareth Clinic ▐ Very. Would have preferred more. — Marcus Jacobs, Urban Facilities Management ▐ Yes. — Mariné Pienaar, Terra-Africa Consult CC ▐ Quizzes are great! — Lewis Chiripanyanga, Maurice Kerrigan Africa

About the lecturer

What did she do well?

She gave excellent examples to illustrate a concept. She was entertaining and lively. — Charlotte Kruger, Star Energy Ltd ▐ She spoke very well, articulate and clear. Good sense of humour. — Taz Ramagaga, Institute for Security Studies ▐ Explained extremely well and was patient. — Vimal Ramdin, Self-employed ▐ Everything. — Abie Moloi, Forwardzone ▐ Explained well, was open to questions from the floor. Addressed issues clearly. — Zama Ngubane, Forwardzone ▐ Made me feel comfortable and "equal". She has a very nice smile. — Dale Vinnicombe, WOW Biltong Franchises ▐ Tania was very good, Spoke clearly. Kept everyone interested. Managed the time and people well. Knowledgeable. — Adrienne Chiappini, Astech ▐ Clear communication, very good experience. — Riaan Redelinghuys, Shaftsinkers ▐ Entertain. Demonstrate. Participate. — Mariana Smith, Datacentrix ▐ Explained the concepts well & applied it to real life situations. — Blanche Ryan, Nedbank ▐ She was well-spoken. — Pregasen Pillay, GDS Solutions ▐ The whole teaching process is perfected. — CW Schutte, Hitachi ▐ Explained very well and kept the class alive and interesting all the time. — Philip Pienaar, Sanyati Civils ▐ Her confidence, She knows exactly what she is talking about. — Deon van der Westhuizen, Midas Group ▐ Time keeping. Answering questions. Provided a relaxed atmosphere. — Joseph Ngcabe, University of Lesotho ▐ Good approach to every topic and simple language was used. excellent. — Sister Sylvia Simpwalo, Nazareth Clinic ▐ Not sure because the voice, explaining, friendliness, etc., etc. was good, in fact great. — Patrick Mahlangu, Nazareth Clinic ▐ Eloquent, articulate. — Marcus Jacobs, Urban Facilities Management ▐ Very energetic with an honest approach. I never wanted to fall asleep. — Mariné Pienaar, Terra-Africa Consult CC ▐ Interacts well with learners. — Lewis Chiripanyanga, Maurice Kerrigan Africa

What could she have done better?

Perhaps give more quick breaks. It became difficult to listen and concentrate, esp. in the afternoon of day 2. — Charlotte Kruger, Star Energy Ltd ▐ N/A. — Vimal Ramdin, Self-employed ▐ She was excellent. — Zama Ngubane, Forwardzone ▐ Nothing. — Dale Vinnicombe, WOW Biltong Franchises ▐ Much media-resources, video clips of failed projects. — Riaan Redelinghuys, Shaftsinkers ▐ Not sure? — Mariana Smith, Datacentrix ▐ Nothing. — Pregasen Pillay, GDS Solutions ▐ N/A — Philip Pienaar, Sanyati Civils ▐ Too much emphasis was done on "time limits" at times it felt that this was more important than the material. — Deon van der Westhuizen, Midas Group ▐ To have a variety of exercises in different sectors. — Sister Sylvia Simpwalo, Nazareth Clinic ▐ Time perhaps but on second day she was quick. — Patrick Mahlangu, Nazareth Clinic ▐ Indulged stories from learners too much. — Marcus Jacobs, Urban Facilities Management ▐ Nothing I can think of. — Mariné Pienaar, Terra-Africa Consult CC ▐ Perhaps add more time for her to assist with in-class activities. — Lewis Chiripanyanga, Maurice Kerrigan Africa

About signing up for the Workshop

Tell us about the way in which we responded to your initial enquiry.

Very easy. It was good to be able to write more info about my query. — Charlotte Kruger, Star Energy Ltd ▐ There was a delay in response. The person who answered the phone, however, was able to refer me to the relevant person. — Taz Ramagaga, Institute for Security Studies ▐ The intensive workshop would provide me with the knowledge to fulfil my role as project manager. — Vimal Ramdin, Self-employed ▐ It was good. — Abie Moloi, Forwardzone ▐ Quick and efficiently. Did an internet search. — Zama Ngubane, Forwardzone ▐ It was a very neutral "discussion" making me very comfortable and excited. — Dale Vinnicombe, WOW Biltong Franchises ▐ The response was detailed and professional. It was a relatively quick response. — Adrienne Chiappini, Astech ▐ Excellent. — Mariana Smith, Datacentrix ▐ It was quite effective the way I got response to my enquiry. — Pregasen Pillay, GDS Solutions ▐ Very well and with insight and experience. — CW Schutte, Hitachi ▐ Excellent. — Deon van der Westhuizen, Midas Group ▐ Fast and providing all the information I required. — Joseph Ngcabe, University of Lesotho ▐ Good and quick. — Sister Sylvia Simpwalo, Nazareth Clinic ▐ The voice of Marius is a bit intimidating but the response and explanation was excellent. — Patrick Mahlangu, Nazareth Clinic ▐ Pretty thorough. The info was usable elsewhere. — Marcus Jacobs, Urban Facilities Management ▐ Very well. I quickly got a phone call. — Mariné Pienaar, Terra-Africa Consult CC ▐ Very quick response time. — Lewis Chiripanyanga, Maurice Kerrigan Africa

What made you decide to book?

The promise of a practical approach + the affordability of the course. — Charlotte Kruger, Star Energy Ltd ▐ I am always working on several projects at the same time and I am, at times, unable to manage these. Part of the problem, well at least I realise that now is that I did not and couldn't plan. — Taz Ramagaga, Institute for Security Studies ▐ I needed/wanted to know more on methodologies and techniques of acquiring information processes and develop templates. — Vimal Ramdin, Self-employed ▐ I always want to improve. — Abie Moloi, Forwardzone ▐ The way Marius explained the course to me. — Dale Vinnicombe, WOW Biltong Franchises ▐ Did a Google search. Your Web site was most useful and specific. Course seemed to be good value for money. — Adrienne Chiappini, Astech ▐ Informative Web site. — Riaan Redelinghuys, Shaftsinkers ▐ White Papers and 5 point discussion points addressed. — Mariana Smith, Datacentrix ▐ Cost effective. Weekend, i.e. no need to take leave. Practical aspect (workshop). Intensive, i.e. expected to be pushed outside my comfort zone. — Blanche Ryan, Nedbank ▐ The way in which I received the support from Marius. — Pregasen Pillay, GDS Solutions ▐ "Om die kloutjie by die oor te bring." — CW Schutte, Hitachi ▐ Achieve better goals in life by knowing more. — Philip Pienaar, Sanyati Civils ▐ Informative Web site; previous responses. — Deon van der Westhuizen, Midas Group ▐ The time in which the workshop was going to take. Friday and Saturday should be considered in the future. — Patrick Mahlangu, Nazareth Clinic ▐ The explanation from Marius: "The content would help with project implementation as opposed to being academic." — Marcus Jacobs, Urban Facilities Management ▐ New job requirement that I learn about PM. Word of mouth about how good your programme is. — Lewis Chiripanyanga, Maurice Kerrigan Africa

About the environment

What did you think of the venue and catering?

Good, although I ate too much cream on the 1st day. — Charlotte Kruger, Star Energy Ltd ▐ The venue was a little bit difficult for me to find but other than that it was suitable for the training. The food was excellent. — Taz Ramagaga, Institute for Security Studies ▐ Fantastic - met my expectations. — Vimal Ramdin, Self-employed ▐ Venue is OK, nothing wrong, catering is good. — Abie Moloi, Forwardzone ▐ Excellent. Really cosy venue. Catering was super. — Zama Ngubane, Forwardzone ▐ Both were exceptional! Thanks. — Dale Vinnicombe, WOW Biltong Franchises ▐ Perfectly sufficient. — Adrienne Chiappini, Astech ▐ Good. — Riaan Redelinghuys, Shaftsinkers ▐ Cool/OK. Too much food for me. — Mariana Smith, Datacentrix ▐ Good venue and very good catering. — Blanche Ryan, Nedbank ▐ It was perfect. — Pregasen Pillay, GDS Solutions ▐ Well organised. — CW Schutte, Hitachi ▐ Very professional. — Philip Pienaar, Sanyati Civils ▐ 5 Star. — Deon van der Westhuizen, Midas Group ▐ Excellent!! Directions to the venue - very clear. — Joseph Ngcabe, University of Lesotho ▐ Catering - excellent. Venue condition for learning. — Sister Sylvia Simpwalo, Nazareth Clinic ▐ Even though we got lost the first morning this alternative venue and food was on par… well done!!! — Patrick Mahlangu, Nazareth Clinic ▐ The food - lovely. Venue - adequate. — Marcus Jacobs, Urban Facilities Management ▐ The food was delicious and the venue spacious enough to relax in. — Mariné Pienaar, Terra-Africa Consult CC ▐ Great. — Lewis Chiripanyanga, Maurice Kerrigan Africa

Help us

Anything else we should know that could be helpful?

May return for certification. — Vimal Ramdin, Self-employed ▐ Put sweets on the table; some people like to chew. — Abie Moloi, Forwardzone ▐ 1. You have 24 people with years of experience in different sectors whom you may never meet again. They have some experience that can be useful for others. Let them share it! 2. Music/multi-media is always good, people remember good music and humour funny video clips. 3. Schedule a period where class members share their input on how not to manage a project what could go wrong. 4. Sweets on the tables would be very nice. 5. More [handwriting unclear] in the room – Posters/Photos of previous seminars. 6. Class photo – Day 1: Photo is taken. Day 2: Laminated photo is handed to students with their certificates. — Riaan Redelinghuys, Shaftsinkers ▐ Workshops: industry specific: apply industry techniques tools to project. — Mariana Smith, Datacentrix ▐ No. — Pregasen Pillay, GDS Solutions ▐ Will email contact you for the test. — CW Schutte, Hitachi ▐ N/A — Philip Pienaar, Sanyati Civils ▐ Keep it up, well done. — Deon van der Westhuizen, Midas Group ▐ Have a workshop, maybe on a Friday and Saturday. — Joseph Ngcabe, University of Lesotho ▐ None at the moment. — Sister Sylvia Simpwalo, Nazareth Clinic ▐ Not sure. — Patrick Mahlangu, Nazareth Clinic