More and more hiring managers are taking to web conferencing for interviews. An online interview is fast, easy and flexible for employers. But what does it mean for you, the candidate? Let’s look at the things you need to know to get ready for your online interview. Prepare An online interview might feel more informal, […]
PMO Trends to Watch in 2021
PMO Trends 2021 I think you’ll agree that 2020 has been a very strange year. In some respects, it never really got started. In others, it’s been incredibly busy and challenging for so many people. We’ve seen changes in how we’ve been working over the past months, and in how we engage with clients too. […]
7 Components of a Project Charter
A project charter is a short-ish document that describes your project and gives the project team the authority to proceed with the work. It takes the information from the business case or proposal and turns it into an actionable first plan that gives everyone clarity about what’s going to happen and why. The exact length […]
Change Control: Your Secret to Scope Management
The Change Control Process is Your Secret Weapon to Scope Management Projects are iterative by nature, and often scope is refined as the project progresses. What you set out to deliver isn’t always the same as what gets delivered. That’s a normal part of project evolution, as the stakeholders find out more about how the […]
What’s New in Online Learning
As the pandemic bit into 2020, classes moved online. We saw that in home-schooling our kids, and we saw that in business and professional development too. The trend towards learning more things online will continue into 2021 and most likely, for years to come. Technavio predicts that the e-learning market in the US is expected […]
The Project Chatter Podcast
The Project Chatter Podcast Why you should listen to podcasts Podcasts are increasing in popularity and the available content is growing so much that it’s becoming such a great source of information. Not only are podcasts entertaining but they’re also a great way to educate yourself. Having a podcast playing during exercise or doing mindless […]
How To Set Project Objectives
Projects start from a good idea. We need to take that good idea and crystalize it into something a team can work on to deliver. Project objectives are what we use to do that. They help the team understand what needs to be delivered and track progress throughout the project. We set objectives as part […]
Why You Should Use Specialist Firms for Project Management Staffing
You’ve got a vacancy, and you’re wondering what the next steps should be. Before you put that job ad on LinkedIn, let’s talk about project management staffing augmentation, and why you should consider partnering with a company that provides PMO solutions. In our experience, project management staffing is an art as much as a science. […]
How to Find The Right PMO Structure for You
The right PMO structure for your business depends on a lot of factors…. But the good news is that one of them will be right for you! The set up of your PMO is as unique and flexible as your business, and you can adapt the team and structure to grow as your project needs […]
5 Tips for Making Virtual Teams a Success
More and more work is being done by virtual teams. Projects have been led in a virtual environment for years, so working remotely isn’t exactly new. However, as technology moves on, and project work becomes even more complex, are you working together as efficiently as possible? Here are 5 tips for making sure virtual teams […]