Statistics drive decisions in every walk of life, including project management. One of the applications of statistics we’ve been exposed...
Project procurement and identifying value
A conversation with a clerk in a HR department looking to ‘buy’ some training for a staff member and the passing of English actor George...
The IKEA approach to risk
IKEA is the world’s largest furniture retailer, with more than 350 stores in 50 countries supplying about 12,000 products. The IKEA...
Building resilience from failed projects
The post-crash 21st century has seen many organisations, not just financial institutions, seeking to enhance their resilience. This is...
Skill, luck and project controls
In 'On probability, randomness and risk' we looked at probability. Randomness is a key ingredient in probability, contributes to luck,...
Manage change, avoid complexity
All organisations go through periods of upheaval and change. These transformations, like a core technology shift or a major customer...
7 factors to consider when working with project suppliers
Many projects need the expertise of external third parties to ensure that certain activities are carried out. Much research and advice is...
People, process, projects and the dynamics of change
Thanks to structural reforms undertaken in the early 1980s, the mining boom, and strong demand from its trading partner China, Australia...
8 questions to process project risks
What should a good risk management process cover? Any project manager undertaking a risky or important venture should ask themselves these...
Project-led change versus transformational change
There is a distinct difference between project change control and organisational change management. The PMBOK® Guide describes project...








