Learn the tools needed to effectively plan, execute, and deliver creative projects with confidence.

Project management is the backbone of the creative process. It’s a skill that keeps a team inspired and makes sure things stay on track.

Delve into project management by first understanding its role and what it entails. Using a sample brief, learn how to ask the right questions when starting a new project. Next, identify each of the phases of the project and see how to organize them according to the way you work. Create a time plan that suits each phase and keeps you on track with your project.

Learn how to create a project plan to help you stay on top of things, that effectively communicates the goal with a team or client. Now the foundation has been laid, set the structure of your project by booking meetings and setting objectives. Discover the best ways to manage unprecedented problems that may arise when things don’t go to plan.

To take this course, all you need is access to a computer with an internet connection, Wrike and Google Drive (or similar software programs), and, of course, a desire to be more organized in your professional and creative life!

Facilitators

Pearl Erezi Ilolo is an event planner, designer & decorator who is passionate about creating experiences that linger long after the event is done. She is also a content creator & curator, storyteller, speaker & events consultant. Pearl has over 12 years of experience in the events industry. She is currently the CEO and Creative Director of Decor by Furtullah – an events planning, design & decor company whose superpowers are in themed events. Pearl is a teacher at the Zapphaire Training School since it’s inception. The school has produced well over 100 well trained event professionals. She has been a Speaker on several platforms to talk about events, designing, & social media. She is also the founder of Half of Seventy, a home decor and accessories store based in Lagos. She got a B.Sc degree in Biological Sciences from Igbinedion University Okada, worked very briefly at NAFDAC drug lab, stumbled into the Nigerian events industry & bloomed. Pearl has an executive MBA from MSBM, UK, and a Diploma in Digital & Social Media Marketing, she is also a trained photographer.

An experienced Operations and Business Development specialist with an eye catching catalogue of successfully executed projects in the entertainment, Film and Tv Production and Events management industry. Highly Skilled in Strategy, Business affairs, Negotiation, Planning, Business development, Sales, and Customer Experience/Engagement.

Omololu Talabi popularly known as Omoh in the showbiz and entertainment industry is an event and interactive production management strategist with over 24 years’ experience in stage management activation, live event consultancy and content communication marketing. He is a proactive, responsible, ahead thinker, organized, dependable and diligent creative young man that provides trendy superb access to Personal & Business Engagement Zones (PBEZ) of different organizations Pan Nigeria and Africa using experience, convergence, traditional platforms and new technology gateways in the 21st century. Omololu Talabi is the brain behind the new content set to disrupt reality TV programmed called The SOLE (Secret Of Live Entertainment) – a live business and humorous talk show with different salient topics for a one-on-one interview with the masters of the craft that works behind the scenes/backstage to make live event(s) a huge success in this part of the world and beyond.

Seun Alli is a lawyer, art broker, curator, and administrator based in Lagos, Nigeria. Seun is the founder and director of June Creative Art Advisory (JCAA Lagos) – a multi-service art advisory firm that provides customized and specialist support for artists, collectors, and brands. Her firm manages, promotes, and supports all aspects of art programmes, from collection development, art acquisition, commissions, framing, transportation, and installation. For over five years, Seun has worked with individuals, brands, and institutions to present exhibitions, private art events, theatre and film productions, book presentations, art competitions, auctions, trainings, workshops, music listening sessions, and other creative projects that allow skilled professionals to share their work with new and existing audiences. As a consultant, she represents a diverse set of persons, platforms, and projects – providing programming, research, fundraising, and project management support including communication strategies and administrative services for cultural institutions, etc. Through the connoisseurship approach of her firm, she educates investors about market trends and the investment value of African art. Seun is also intentional about offering services that positively contribute to the economic growth of the local art industry. JCAA Lagos also runs No Parking Lagos – an independent ‘blank canvas’ space open to hosting a wide range of activities not limited to presentations and exhibitions, workshops, conferences, singular or small group meetings, and retail pop-ups. It also serves as a creative space for the exchange of ideas. Located in a historic district within Lagos island, the space features a 60sqm column-free gallery and two garden terraces.

A creative director in the marketing and communications field with a solid competence in project management, brand development and management, strategic marketing, experiential marketing, integrated marketing and TV production with over ten (10) years of work experience. She has worked with top 360-degree marketing companies like Proximity Communications Ltd, NM Encore Ltd, Livespot360 Media and now runs her own creative company, Croftibars Ltd. With her position as creative strategist in the aforementioned agencies, she has been able to build new business opportunities for top companies like Diageo Nigeria, Guinness Nigeria Plc, Promasidor, Etisalat, Coca-Cola Nigeria, Alat By Wema BANK, Nigerian Breweries, UBA, Access Bank etc. and driven innovative solutions using her vast knowledge in strategic marketing either by working in a team or leading it and ensures impactful delivery on all projects.