Successful brand initiatives are the result of deliberate planning and ongoing refinement. In the intermediate course Manage Brand Projects, professionals will master the complete lifecycle of a major brand effort—from initial concept to final review. Learners move beyond simple checklists to construct a strategic project blueprint that outlines tasks, milestones, inter‑dependencies, timelines, and budget allocations. The curriculum then focuses on conducting a “blameless post‑mortem,” teaching learners how to objectively assess outcomes, identify root causes, and extract actionable insights without assigning fault.
Learners will also practice translating those insights into tangible updates for their team’s project playbook, fostering continuous improvement. Drawing on proven practices from industry leaders such as Slack and Atlassian, the course equips learners to not only deliver projects efficiently but also to cultivate a culture of accountability, shared learning, and operational excellence that consistently raises the bar for future brand work. Learners leave equipped to lead cross‑functional teams toward measurable brand growth.
This module focuses exclusively on the critical first phase of any major initiative: strategic planning. Learners will confront the challenges of starting a complex project and learn how to create a structured, comprehensive plan. They will master the components of a project blueprint—from tasks and milestones to dependencies and costs—and practice building one through hands-on, practical exercises.
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2个视频1篇阅读材料2个作业
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2个视频•总计15分钟
The Anatomy of a Project Plan•8分钟
Visualizing Success: From Tasks to Timelines•6分钟
1篇阅读材料•总计10分钟
Deconstructing a Rebrand: The Airbnb Story•10分钟
2个作业•总计25分钟
Hands-On Learning: Drafting a Mini-Plan•15分钟
Knowledge Check: Blueprint Components Check•10分钟
The Project Playbook: Driving Improvement Through Reflection
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This module covers the essential, but often overlooked, final phase of a project: learning from the outcome. Learners will discover why reflection is a critical driver of long-term success. They will learn the principles of the "blameless post-mortem" and how to translate insights from it into actionable updates for their team's processes, culminating in the final graded assignment.
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1个视频1篇阅读材料2个作业
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1个视频•总计6分钟
The Cost of Not Learning•6分钟
1篇阅读材料•总计10分钟
The Blameless Post-Mortem and The Living Playbook•10分钟
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