A Blog For Project Managers

Spotlight on PM competence: The key to project success

Mar 1, 2024

Let’s talk about the undeniable truth that project success is inextricably linked to the competence of the PM.

The evolution of project management: embracing power skills

Dec 1, 2023

At Luminate we take IQ as a given. You have to be smart to be part of our team. But that is simply the invitation to the party. The real magic happens when the party gets underway.

Embrace your competitive edge: The Power of AQ

Nov 3, 2023

The rising star: AQ and its impact on success | Luminate
Embrace adaptability quotient (AQ) as the key skill to help your team navigate uncertainties and seize opportunities, leading your business towards a future of growth and success.

The power of emotionally intelligent project managers in the age of AI

Aug 4, 2023

I have a confession to make. I was tempted to take a shortcut and let AI do the heavy lifting for this blog. With the monthly deadline looming, I thought it would be a clever move to enlist the help of algorithms. However, what I quickly discovered is that while AI...

How to solve the benefits realisation puzzle

Jul 3, 2023

Tackling benefit realisation can be as challenging as a Wasgij puzzle. So, how can project managers maximise the value of your project while navigating potential pitfalls?

Moving at a snail’s pace?

Jun 2, 2023

Slow decision making — the forgotten risk of poor project management. What are the costs, how can you avoid them, and how do you make faster, better decisions?

Is governance now a dirty word?

May 5, 2023

Is governance a dirty word? I’ll admit, it’s certainly not sexy, but I’d argue it’s not dirty either. Rather, it’s a critical component of any successful project. Effective project governance all comes down to the quality of your people.

If a project doesn’t feel right, it’s probably wrong. Here’s why.

Apr 7, 2023

I recently had to (re)sit through the film Titanic with my kids. When the ship sank, it was one of the most spectacular project failures of the last two centuries. It got me thinking – what went wrong? Was it the lack of lifeboats, unsafe ship design and a rather...

Your project needs a WOF. Here’s why.

Mar 3, 2023

My car just failed its warrant of fitness – happy new year to me. It was a bit of a surprise. My car will flash and beep at me because I’m speeding or have low windscreen fluid, but could it tell me when my tyres were bald? It could not. After blaming the worn-out...

Have you been sucked into a project management black hole?

Feb 3, 2023

Most summers you’ll find me somewhere in the shade with a chardonnay by my side and something interesting to read. This year, I’ve gravitated towards a lot of those silly-season best and worst lists. Anyone that knows me won’t be surprised that I took particular...

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