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. Elissa Farrow looks at why we procrastinate. April 17, 2013 Blogs
How expectations affect the success of change A change manager needs self awareness. They also need to understand how their values and expectations could impact on the success of a change process. Elissa Farrow shows how. April 10, 2013 Blogs Change
Do projects look better in hindsight? I don’t like travel, but I love having travelled, admits editor Adeline Teoh. Do you like managing projects, or do you like having managed a project? April 9, 2013 Blogs
5 ways to pursue change Change is a hot topic for project managers right now. Agile project management takes a different look at change from traditional project management. Instead of simply managing change, Agile aims to pursue and embrace change, using change as a source of strength throughout the project lifecycle. Michelle LaBrosse suggests 5 ways to pursue and embrace change. April 2, 2013 Blogs
The everyday project manager When you choose your occupation (or, let’s face it, when it chooses you) there is a particular obligation, nay dedication, you have to it. Project management is no different, writes editor Adeline Teoh. March 25, 2013 Blogs
Revisiting the project management triangle Good, fast, cheap—pick any two. That’s the old slogan that used to (only semi-jokingly) be applied to meeting project requirements. But editor Adeline Teoh has a tip for meeting the requirements… March 13, 2013 Blogs
Manager levers for employee engagement What characteristics do managers need to have to promote a culture of high engagement? Elissa Farrow provides a list to guide you. March 1, 2013 Blogs Leadership
Interpersonal skills and you Interpersonal skills often get a bad rap as being ‘common sense’ or ‘fluffy’, with people giving more of their time and attention to develop their technical skills. Michelle LaBrosse has a case for why they shouldn’t be overlooked. February 27, 2013 Blogs
Why project managers need deadlines (and vice versa) Deadlines need project managers to recognise them, and to act accordingly. But do they represent an archaic way of managing a schedule? asks editor Adeline Teoh. February 22, 2013 Blogs