Should we have standards in project management?
While project management has been around since the construction of the pyramids, project management standards are relatively new. Should...
When to compromise on a project
It may seem strange to consider compromise on a project because, surely, we start out expecting to deliver on time, on budget, to quality...
The origins of governance
There has been quite a lot written over the last few months on governance and one of the things keeping me busy is working on ISO 21503...
5 ways software can help your project
In an intense, competitive business environment, your business has to be the best in order to survive and grow. It should be able to...
10 ways project managers can create watertight contracts
The purpose of a contract is simply to prevent misunderstandings and to provide remedies if one party is harmed when the other fails to...
Is your project communication on the right wavelength?
What can a Hollywood actress teach us about finding the right communications channel? A lot, it turns out, and even a little about...
Sharon Warburton, woman of strategy
Sharon Warburton began her career as a numbers person and now the 2014 Western Australia Telstra Businesswoman of the Year is riding high...
The art of professional disagreement
Most issues and points of difference, and even bad events, are resolved without conflict. Negotiation, discussion and helpful third party...
How to use project management to avoid getting burnt
When the summer sun beats down, there’s always someone in the family who reminds you to put on your sunscreen. Wouldn’t it be nice if...
Finding the ‘why’ behind your project
Too often project managers focus on process instead of the end goal, missing opportunities for motivation and innovation. I had the...