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...
Once upon a time, in the not-so-distant past, going into the office from 9 to 5 was the norm, it was the expected and it was the undisputed. Covid changed everything, and its impact is being felt more now than ever, even compared to the initial chaos it sprung upon us...
What do all projects have in common? Now, before you get too deep into the thinking of that, I will answer it for you. In its simplest sense, people. And what do people have in common? Emotions. Only 19% of projects deliver stakeholder satisfaction[1]. And the reason...
The majority of us have experienced toxic workplaces, and to say the least, it will not have been a pleasant environment. While so many companies still believe that relationship building is second to the actual work, smart businesses are realising that healthy...
Choosing the right project manager in the workplace can go well or can work out terribly. Some PMs get things moving forward smoothly, keep everyone informed, and aim for results at all times. Another kind of PM does their job diligently, but under the surface, the...
There are three words you'll often see associated with IT: people, process, and technology. The "golden triangle" of strategy, organisation, and technical processes has also been referred to as the "three pillars of success", and a way to solve complex business...
Covid 19 has thrust trusted experts right back into the news. Six months ago names like Ashley Bloomfield, Sir David Skegg and Professor Michael Baker were largely anonymous. Today they’re public figures, with our futures in their hands. Globally, we’ve seen countries...
Every great project manager knows when to say no. Although yes can often be easier. Especially with the sponsor staring you in the face, asking the impossible and slowly tightening those purse strings... But seriously - the project manager who can’t say no will...
Let’s face it… worrying and PMs are made for each other. Managing projects is a tricky business, and the PM who says they never worry is likely a liar. Truth is, you’ll always worry about your project. It’s what you do with that worry that separates the good from the...
Spotting a great project manager is easier than you think. Some businesses take a relaxed approach to the role. It’s not unusual for resident subject matter experts to find themselves project managing, or for someone with excess capacity to find themselves shoehorned...