How to deal with risk sentinels One of the key components of risk management and stakeholder management is the routine reassessment of the stakeholder community and the risk climate. Pat Weaver looks at risk sentinels and how they could save your project. October 28, 2014 Risk
The double life of risk Risk is a double-sided concept, Risk Doctor David Hillson reminds us. We use the word ‘opportunity’ to describe an upside risk with positive impacts, and ‘threat’ for downside risks with negative consequences. October 27, 2014 Risk
The truth about business benefits realisation Business benefits realisation for programs and projects should be tackled very early in their lifecycle, writes Craig Wilkins. So why do so many project managers skip this step? October 24, 2014 Benefits Realisation
How miscommunication can throw your project schedule Ever wondered what the bridal party is doing before they arrive ‘fashionably late’ to the wedding ceremony? Editor Adeline Teoh on what happens if the project plan lives in the head of an overwhelmed bride. October 21, 2014 Blogs
True measures of project success Many projects target ‘critical success factors’ but this suggests the project team can pick and choose which project measures they’ll target and deliver. Jed Simms on what measures really spell success. October 16, 2014 Benefits Realisation Blogs
Framing choice using risk management Michelle La Brosse says sometimes we forget about the power of choice and taking time to look at our choices and evaluate the risks. October 15, 2014 Blogs
The five functions of governance A lot of people confuse management with governance so there are many myths about how governance works. Dr Lynda Bourne on the five functions of governance versus management. October 13, 2014 Quality Stakeholders
When to project manage your life There’s nothing like moving house—badly—to shore up some lessons learnt. Editor Adeline Teoh asks: what project-led advice would you give to someone moving house? October 6, 2014 Blogs