As part of its 50 years celebrations, the Association for Project Management (APM) will hold its annual conference, APM Power of Projects 2022, on June 9 at Park Plaza London Riverbank. This year, the themes of APM will be leadership, sustainability, and diversity. This one-day event is for all project professionals regardless of experience, with […]
How to Manage Project Issues
Manage Project Issues “No plan survives contact with the enemy,” is something we hear from one particular client quite often, and it’s a pretty good maxim to consider when it comes to project management. The quote is a modern day paraphrasing of a planning strategy described by German Field Marshal, Helmuth von Moltke (1800–1891). In […]
PMO Conference 2022
This year’s PMO Conference 2022 will be held at the Etc. venue Houndsditch, North London June 9, 2022. Before the PMO Conference 2022, PMO Project Learn will be held on June 8. Project Learn is a training day where classroom training and workshops will be provided by PMO experts and trainers, whereas the PMO conference […]
Project Controls Expo Virtual 2022
Project Controls Expo Virtual 2022 is a 3-day global virtual event with an expected audience of approximately 17,000 delegates, from over 82 countries. Project Controls Expo Virtual 2022 will start on June 7, offering over 120 sessions, running concurrently 24 hours a day over three different time zones, and finish on June 9. This virtual […]
3 Ways to Build Credibility With Clients
Build Credibility With Clients It’s often said that you’re only as good as your last project. When you’re in the project business, that means making sure you’re creating credibility as an organization that serves clients and gets projects delivered on time and to budget. Credibility is a blend of two things: competence and confidence. You […]
Tips for Starting a Project
Budgets are set, the strategic plan is all signed off: now it’s ‘go time’ for the next batch of projects! We canvassed the office to find out our team’s top tips for starting a project the right way. Ideas ranged from assembling the team and making a stakeholder engagement plan to drafting a communication and […]
How to Develop a Dispute Resolution Plan
Develop a Dispute Resolution Plan As expected with any project, disputes can arise at any stage unexpectedly. In order to be prepared for these conflicts and disputes, it’s common practice to develop a dispute resolution plan. A good approach is to develop one primary dispute resolution plan, which accounts for multiple different plans and strategies […]
Earned Value for the PMP Exam
Earned Value for the PMP Exam The math required for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam has long worried candidates. People studying for this PMI certification seem to be concerned about what calculations they might be expected to do as part of the test. However, the exam was updated in 2021 and that, combined with […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Project Schedule
The larger the project, the longer the list of tasks on your project schedule. However, even small projects can have schedules running into multiple screens: you find yourself paging down to move through the many activities for the team. Creating a tidy, effective schedule starts with having solid information to go into tools like Primavera […]
5 Ways to Secure Resources for Your Team
Secure Resources for Your Team Once your project gets the green light, you are off! And often the first step is to find the right people with the skills to do the work. Getting the team together is the role of the project manager or sponsor, or a combination of the two. But where are […]