Need more staff? Project work is known for the ebb and flow of workload. As project leaders, you can be busy at the start of a new initiative, and have work feel more under control during the delivery phases of a project. And then… your company wins another big contract that requires earned value management, […]
APM London Conference 2020
The APM is holding its APM London Conference on the 21st of May 2020. ‘Power of Projects’ is a series of APM conferences taking place around the UK. venues include Edinburgh, London, and Manchester. The APM London Conference will cover topics that focus on people, projects and delivery tools which make projects successful caters for […]
3 Project Planning Best Practices To Use Today
Project Planning Best Practices A goal without a plan is just a wish, goes the saying, and that is certainly true in a project environment! Your project plan is a complete map for turning today’s wish into tomorrow’s achievement. It’s more than simply the schedule of work or the Gantt chart. It’s a document that […]
Coronavirus – How to Keep Projects Moving Forward
When extreme external factors like an outbreak of the Coronavirus threaten to derail your project and shut down your workplace, how can you keep your projects moving forward? Project Actions Conduct a risk analysis – qualitative and quantitative and review the results Prepare mitigation plans and where risks have been realized, enact the risk response […]
Project Challenge Spring Show 2020
The annual Project Challenge Spring Show is being held on March 24th, 2020. This event isn’t industry-specific and all levels of project professionals are welcome. Project Challenge Spring Show aims to offer delegates insights and discussions on managing projects, programs, processes and resources efficiently. Industry professionals will offer tools and insights on how to improve […]
5 Reasons To Do 360 Assessments
360 assessments are a rounded way of looking at an individual’s current skills and performance. The Ten Six 360 Assessment for Project Managers is an on-line tool that looks at character strengths. It’s a great way to provide structured feedback and it can form the basis of a leadership development plan. Here’s how it works. […]
5 Principles for Successful Project Portfolio Management
Project portfolio management is the practice of making informed decisions about the projects, programs and change going on within the organization. It provides a one-stop shop to see all the change initiatives taking place. And it gives organizations the framework to select and prioritize projects so the right changes get done at the right time. […]
The PMI Sweden Chapter – Passion For Projects
The PMI Sweden Chapter is holding a two-day congress on the 9th – 10th March 2020. In its 10th year and with delegates increasing yearly, this congress has a winning formula. It is the largest Scandinavian meeting for Project, Portfolio and Program Management. Promoted as a ‘Passion for Projects’ the PMI Sweden Chapter Congress theme […]
3 Steps to Perfect Facilitation Every Time
Whether you’re planning a risk workshop, a strategic review or a project planning session, good facilitation skills are a must. Being able to help a group of people arrive at a common understanding, having elicited everything needed to move the work on, is a crucial skill for today’s managers. From running a team meeting looking […]
5 WBS Problems and How to Fix Them
Understanding the project scope is one of the key things that leads to success in the project later on. After all, if you don’t know what you are supposed to deliver, you can’t deliver it! The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a tool that we teach on our project management training courses to help teams […]