There are times when by-the-book is important. Be stubborn, stick to your guns, be unwavering. You know the drill. But as a project manager you know that will only get you so far when you’re dealing with clients who are somewhat vague on what they need you to do for them. They’re relying on your … Read more
When implementing Project Management solutions I am often in discussion with Project Teams and Managers in how to control and identify Risks within the Projects at various levels. Commonly we have reliable methods to control scheduling and communications but don’t manage the Project in relation to key objectives and associated Risks. Using a Risk Score … Read more
In this article I’m going to discuss the act of managing projects from a consulting angle. I’ll approach it as if you’re coming in to run an engagement as an independent consultant rather than a project manager from a PMO. I’m guessing our readers come from both professional walks of life… So, you’re an independent consultant and … Read more
Successful businesses are finding ways to improve profitability levels, streamline costs and eliminating waste. Considering that for many organisations employee’s themselves represent a significant cost to the business, it comes as no surprise that many have used staff redundancies and lay-off s as their primary cost cutting strategy during these challenging economic times. However, business success even in … Read more
Project managers are brought in as experts in their field to solve a problem, create a process, or lead a long-term engagement. Money is spent, problems are solved, and everyone is happy. Right? What about the project customer who can’t reach out and touch the project manager whenever they want to? Do they have concerns? … Read more
A good project plan will determine the tasks, timeline and resources that are required in order to successfully complete a project and will be presented and communicated in an understandable format. In other words, a project plan is designed to make the process of completing the project easier. Project Planning tools are designed to assist the project manager in … Read more
In today’s challenging and highly competitive global marketplace, every business will be focused on trying to find low cost ways of generating new business and retaining customers. Often the simplest ideas are the ones that deliver the best results, for example asking your customers and partners to provide their feedback on the products and services you deliver … Read more
Surely there cannot be any business today that can afford to have poorly performing projects, or projects that are not driving the business towards achievement of goals and objectives? Let’s be honest, organisational decision making is not an easy task for the executive team. The ability to make efficient and and effective decisions about projects based on accurate, real … Read more
Many business today operate within complex project environments and if you have multiple projects varying in size and importance all bidding for the same resources, it can be a difficult balancing act – how do you know know that you are making the best resourcing decisions for the business as a whole? The thing is, many business … Read more
Managing projects effectively has never been more important in today’s highly competitive and turbulent markets. However many businesses are hindered because key project information is often held within spreadsheets, paper based systems and stand alone tools across the business. Without access to up to date accurate, real- time information about the status of projects, senior executives may … Read more
