Scheduling practices can be a major source of project risk. Here are three of the most common scheduling risks that crop up when teams are putting together project plans. And, as we like to give you actionable advice, we’ve also suggested some solutions for how you can prevent these challenges from putting your projects at […]
6 Extras To Include in Your Project Schedule
Building out a project schedule is a lot of work, and even the most comprehensive work breakdown structures sometimes miss out a few items here and there. That’s why we have pulled together this list of six topics that frequently get left out of scope. The tasks still need to be done, and if they […]
5 Benefits of a Flexible Workforce
Do you want greater staff retention, the ability to deliver projects faster and lower overheads? Of course. A flexible workforce is the answer. Making the best use of your people gives you a competitive advantage and lets you complete projects faster while creating a culture where work/life balance is respected. Before we look at some […]
The Secret to Good Communication: A Single View of the Truth
Do You Have a A Single View of the Truth? How many times have project managers and stakeholders in your organization disagreed about something on a project? Perhaps a team member says the work is nearing completion but the project manager doesn’t have the same level of confidence. Perhaps a stakeholder remembers the discussion around […]
3 Signs Your Team is Overworked (And How to Help)
Is Your Team Overworked? There’s a trend that’s been around for a while now: this idea of doing more with less. While it sounds good on paper, the reality is that often organizations are not set up for working in a lean way. And what happens? Teams take on more and more work, being pushed […]
3 Case Studies for Project Management
Learn From Project Management Case Studies Projects may feel unique to your organization, but you can bet that someone out there has lived through the same challenges as you! That’s why it’s useful to read project management case studies to see how other organizations tackle problems common to all kinds of industries. Problems like: Needing […]
What to Look for in a Portfolio Manager
A Portfolio Manager is a senior role within the project, program and portfolio environment in your organization. Typically, this role is responsible for overseeing the governance and management of all the projects and programs within a portfolio. A large part of portfolio management is making sure that budgets and people are assigned to the projects […]
Project Controls Expo 2021
Project Controls Expo 2021 is celebrating its 10th anniversary by moving to a larger venue; Wembley Stadium London UK. Workshops will be held on Nov 15th and the full Expo Conference will be held on Nov 16th. The popular Project Controls Expo 2021 event is expecting over 1000 delegates, ranging from project managers to schedulers […]
3 Ways to Deal with Project Conflict
In the world of project delivery, project conflict is to be expected. Whether it’s mismatched expectations between yourself and the client, a heated discussion about shipping dates with a vendor who is running late, or into-the-night conversations about the small print in a contract as you hammer out the details, conflict is part management of […]
PMO Conference 2021
PMO Conference 2021 will be held on November 2–3. Celebrating its sixth year, PMO Conference 2021 is moving to a new venue, The Mermaid. This venue increases its capacity from 400 to 600 delegates, as well as having stunning views across the Thames, London. November 2 will be Project Learn, a training day where classroom […]