Why do we procrastinate?
Procrastination is when we postpone or put off something for a reason that to others may not make sense, for example, needlessly. I have...
Do program managers have executive skills?
The debate on whether program managers would make effective senior executives is one that has gained attention in recent years. We thought...
Do your innovation projects boost ROI?
Just ask any project sponsor, projects are about benefits. Consequently, decisions and new initiatives need to be implemented with a...
How expectations affect the success of change
Why is change so difficult for some people? Can you think of a time where change was occurring and you found it hard to accept (e.g....
Do projects look better in hindsight?
Throughout March I travelled around South America and Antarctica, and over the Easter long weekend I did a three-day hike in the...
The strategy behind project design management
Managing design for success of building and infrastructure projects is not just about the control of a creative process it is about...
Certification the desired standard for project managers
Almost two in three project managers are responsible for hiring team members, and 41% of them believe senior project managers need a...
Using project controls for effect
Describing scheduling, earned value and financial management as ‘project controls’ is, I would suggest, dangerous! The steering mechanism...
5 ways to pursue change
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word 'change'? For many of us, words like 'anxious', 'overwhelmed', or...
The everyday project manager
The author Margaret Atwood once met a brain surgeon at a party. After some small talk, the surgeon mentioned that he planned to write a...