Finding opportunities from outside a project
Often those of us involved in a project are simply too close to daily issues to see the potential for real value-adding innovations and...
The project manager’s guide to succeeding without winning
A National Geographic video is currently doing the rounds and I want to share it with you because it's so beautiful. Each segment focuses...
Building information modelling and the project manager
Governments and private sector clients are increasing becoming aware of the need to streamline processes throughout a building or...
5 steps to build change management capability
I have had a long history of working with organisations to grow their internal capability around project, program, benefits, portfolio and...
10 online training tips for project managers
The benefits of online learning are well documented in terms of accessibility, convenience, cost effectiveness and being available 24/7....
Project value management for differing stakeholders
The only purpose of undertaking a project, a program or any other business activity is to create value. If the activity destroys value,...
What makes a successful project manager?
A project manager needs to have a mix of attributes, but they have only two kinds of power: ’expert’ and ‘reverent or formal’ power. A...
7 rules to secure a contract project role
In a competitive job market, first impressions count more than ever. Finding an ideal fit that offers a win-win for you and your client,...
Reinvigorate your project
Starting a new project is exciting but six months—or perhaps six years?—down the track there's a natural loss of enthusiasm. Here are five...
Who keeps your project on track?
The way projects operate can sometimes look chaotic from the outside. Hell, it can look chaotic from the inside too. That's where project...