Project Success is a tricky subject; many c-suite / exec team members simply think that all Projects should be a success so why would they need to define success? This obviously allows ambiguity in the “success” of the project – allowing issues on budgeting, delivery and even profitablility to be (at best) overlooked or (at […]
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The role of a Project Manager is a role of variety – every day roles include: scheduler, budget analyst, occasional relationship coach and more! As we have discussed in previous posts, many organisations are less than clear on a Project Managers role – however even less are clear on the different methodologies that can be […]
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Any manager worthy of the title, tries their best to be efficient… but merely making the effort does not guarantee that you will get the results you want. Sound familiar, then it is time to take a look at the checklist of qualities a manager/leader should possess. If you have some or all of […]
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Do you recognise the image above?? It’s that of Sisyphus, who must endlessly carry a mighty rock up to the top of the mountain, but just as he gets close, something causes the rock to shift; it comes crashing back down to the bottom and he must start over again. This is a perfect analogy […]
Read More[icegram campaigns=”412″] The bus factor is a common term in software development projects, but each and every project manager should be aware of it. “Being a good project manager means I could get hit by a bus tomorrow and a colleague could pick up any project and run with it .” The statement is a […]
Read MoreProject management certification has substantially grown in popularity in recent years, and some form of it or another is increasingly encouraged or required for many jobs in project management. The Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification from the Project Management Institute in the United States—and similar credentials from other professional project management societies around the globe—is […]
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Have you ever been part of a project where not everyone has the same view of where the project is heading? This lack of clarity can breed confusion: People start pulling in different directions, building up unrealistic expectations, and harbouring unnecessary worries and fears. While it’s normal as part of a project to put the […]
Read MoreProject management is the process of organising the way that changes are implemented efficiently within an organisation. Many businesses achieve their goals by completing projects that contribute to their objectives. Often, projects have a finite length, involve a number of activities and people, and have deadlines and fixed budgets. Project managers plan and monitor these, […]
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