4 questions to define your ideal work environment
With the start of summer, it’s easy to find yourself daydreaming about where you would rather be. Do you see yourself on a sunny beach,...
How project managers have conversations about value
We talk about benefits and value as if we all know what it means but these concepts are trickier than they seem. In the digital age, it’s...
Stakeholders: from confrontation to engagement
Project stakeholders can be helpful, obstructionist and almost anything in between, but for most stakeholders, how you deal with this is...
Architects, engineers and the role of the project manager
The success rate of IT projects, particularly in software development, is lower than in probably any other industry. It is certainly much...
Manage change, avoid complexity
All organisations go through periods of upheaval and change. These transformations, like a core technology shift or a major customer...
How Agile helps deliver innovation
With so much C-level focus on innovation, you could be forgiven for thinking that as long as a business keeps coming up with new and...
6 interview questions for new project managers
Your interview is coming up, and you’re probably a little nervous. If you already have your attire selected and your documents prepared,...
Why networking is good project management practice
There is strength in numbers, and also solidarity and community. A reflection on the value of event-based networking. As an introvert who...
Developing leadership for change
Change and uncertainty are the new norm in today’s global market. As economies become more connected and interdependent, major shake-ups...
On probability, randomness and risk
Does the result of the Rugby League Grand Final this recent weekend prove that the North Queensland Cowboys are a better team than the...