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Problems, conflicts and decisions

While frequently treated as separate topics, conflict management, problem solving and decision making are interrelated and all are focused on achieving the best possible outcome. Dr Lynda Bourne looks at how to deal with wicked problems.

January 14, 2015

Communication

Mind the change gap

Organisations are often in the situation where their desire for change outweighs their capacity for change and therefore there is an uncomfortable gap where project failure lurks. Elissa Farrow suggests bridging this gap with capacity training.

January 13, 2015

Blogs
Change

A project that could save your life

As we approach the end of another year, you need to remember to protect one of your biggest project assets—yourself. Editor Adeline Teoh on stabilising your foundations and leading by example.

December 15, 2014

Blogs

Leading projects

Effective leadership and sponsorship of projects is essential for project success. Elissa Farrow recaps a workshop in which young project managers are encouraged to share experiences to better lead a project team.

December 11, 2014

Blogs

Motivating your project team

How do you motivate your team to get the work done in a manner that keeps your project on time, on scope, and on budget? Dave Wakeman suggests three tactics.

December 10, 2014

Leadership

Beyond ‘command and control’ in management

The PMBOK® Guide and most modern management texts emphasise the importance of leadership and motivation over directive control—Dr Lynda Bourne explains why.

December 9, 2014

Leadership

Change your workplace, change your thinking

The secret to having an effective workplace lies in the connection between the physical workspace and culture. Jill Hamilton writes how change requires not only the restructure of the physical environment but also a mental restructure.

December 8, 2014

Teamwork

Why project management is a must-have skill

Developing skills in project management empowers you to make the most of your abilities and deliver greater value to your organisation, setting you apart from the crowd, writes Michelle LaBrosse.

December 5, 2014

Blogs