How to lose like a project manager
“Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit, and it is but common prudence to see our way out before we venture in.” —Aesop 620 BC-560 BC...
Some project managers like it hot—most want a smooth meeting
Running a 'hot' meeting - one that could get emotional or out-of-hand – can be extremely challenging for even the most experienced of...
How organisations can boost inclusive practice
In my last blog I talked about how teams can use their inclusivity attributes and strengths to promote best practice. Building an...
Developing inclusivity from within a project team
In my previous posts on project team inclusivity I talked about how change needs to start with reflective practice. Building an inclusive...
Inclusivity through reflective practice on project teams
Previously I introduced the concept of inclusivity and my recent investigations into this space through presenting papers at a number of...
Managing compliance using business modelling
Research shows more than half of Australian businesses struggle to keep up with compliance. In fact, it is an area that keeps many...
4 steps for better document management
All projects require document management to some degree. Any time that you store away a document—whether hard copy or electronic—this is...
Defining project controls
Several months ago at the Project Governance and Controls Symposium in Canberra I was asked to define project controls. The Australian...
8 questions to ask of contractor management organisations
Using a specialist outsourced provider such as a contractor management organisation to engage and manage your contracted project workforce...
Building inclusivity on project teams
I recently had the great opportunity to present a number of conference papers in Croatia, Nigeria and the UK covering a range of change...