Managing infrastructure projects of the future With major infrastructure spending comes the need to manage the benefits post-project. David Jenkins argues that a commitment of this size needs to be matched by an investment in the training of the professionals who will bring these projects to reality, and safely. August 5, 2021 Portfolio Management Skills
ROI beyond financial metrics What comes to mind when you think of ‘return on investment’ (ROI)? For most of us, our mind probably jumps to calculations of costs and revenues. Michelle LaBrosse wants to encourage you to expand your thinking about ROI. July 24, 2015 Blogs
Why project managers should value soft skills The project management community and the wider business community are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of soft skills, but there’s still a way to go, writes Dr Lynda Bourne. June 3, 2015 Skills
Avoiding sunk cost syndrome on your project One of the hardest things to do is to stop wasting money and resources on a losing proposition. Patrick Weaver on how to avoid sunk cost syndrome on your project with sound decision-making. February 23, 2015 Cost
Projects suffer from $150 billion fall in investment Large resource projects have been postponed or scrapped to the tune of $150 billion in the past 12 months according to the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics. May 24, 2013 News
A lesson in change readiness What happens when a project goes live without the change management piece thought out and included? Elissa Farrow provides an ode to change readiness. January 15, 2013 Change Lessons Learnt
The benefits of managing your project sponsor There is a direct link between the organisation’s decision to make an investment in a selected project and the need for the organisation to adapt so it can make effective use of the deliverables. Dr Lynda Bourne says the key is for project managers and teams to learn to ‘advise upwards’ and manage their sponsors. January 8, 2013 Advanced Stakeholders
Value management and value engineering for any project There is generally confusion between the terms ‘value management’ and ‘value engineering’; Paul Sancandi attempts to clarify the distinction between the two concepts and offers advice on how to apply both to your project. October 23, 2012 Cost Quality