How do you know when you've made it? When you're given responsibility and don't squander it. In December last year I bought...
If the shoe fits
Have you ever worn a shoe that doesn’t fit just right? Sometimes, when you first try it on, it appears to fit just fine. As more time goes...
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...
How to get excited about any project in the world
'Underpromise and overdeliver' is the mantra of many service providers, but hardly the ideal way to excite customers. So how do we manage...
Who’s afraid of project failure?
In case you missed it, Sunday 13 October was the International Day for Failure. While I didn’t burn my pancakes at breakfast, I certainly...
How to speak to project sponsors
The theme was the 'Projects driving and sustaining the future of the Australian economy' but the recent PMOz conference was clearly driven...
In case of chaos, employ project manager
If you want instant lessons learnt from a series of chaotic projects, look no further than the weeklong global event, GISHWHES (the...
Stop! This project is too safe
We wrap children in cotton wool so they don't hurt themselves, only to find that they no longer have the confidence to do anything for...
Not all projects are created equal
Hands up if you're sick of all the royal baby hype... With my hand firmly in the air, I invite you to forget baby George for a moment to...
Ethical practice in project management
I was talking with a colleague the other day about how ethical practice is something not often discussed as part of our day-to-day...