Project beginnings In the beginning there was the IDEA. But how to turn the idea into a project? Brian Franklin’s take on event planning. June 18, 2015 Blogs
Baking the project cake Project management is not a lot different to baking a cake. You just need the right recipe and the right ingredients, writes Brian Franklin. April 22, 2015 Basic Blogs
Effective benefits realisation for portfolios, programs and projects Effective benefits realisation in the portfolios, programs and projects environment requires the establishment of clear business intentions and integration with current practices. Brian Franklin explains how to integrate outcome management. March 5, 2015 Advanced Benefits Realisation
Articulating business benefits for portfolios, programs and projects Portfolio, program and project managers face a demanding transition from the iron triangle to an imperative to prove the business benefits used to justify priority and budget allocation. Brian Franklin on the issues that P3 managers face in this regard. March 4, 2015 Benefits Realisation
Shaping the ragtag project team How do you create a team when most of the immediate team members are allocated and consultants and contractors are usually selected based on price? Brian Franklin explains the phases of team building. September 17, 2014 Blogs Teamwork
How lack of planning hurts government projects Lack of planning causes project failure, so why can’t we devote more resources to ensuring project success instead of reserving them for firefighting? Brian Franklin asks. July 8, 2014 Blogs
Is project management an exact science? Project management is about knowing the customer’s objectives, the right deliverables, assembling the right team. But, asks Brian Franklin, what happens when we do not get it exactly right? June 23, 2014 Blogs Risk
