Leveraging tacit knowledge for projects Tacit knowledge in the workplace entails the transfer and communication of skills and competencies that are hard to quantify, a challenge in projects as they allow less time for this type of knowledge transfer, according to Brenton Conway. August 6, 2014 Knowledge
How a wind power construction company improves project performance Too much academic research is concentrated on corporate performance compared with a lack of research on the project side. Yi Gao examines a wind power construction company for answers. July 30, 2014 Knowledge
Communities for change Communities of Practice are common within a range of industries and professional groups, including project management. Elissa Farrow looks at the definition and foundation of a community and their benefits. July 24, 2014 Blogs Change
3 must-dos when hiring project workers Engaging project workers can be a cost effective way to tap into on-demand expertise, but this form of engagement is not without its risks. Matthew Franceschini says these three best practices will help you achieve a transparent relationship, free of disputes. July 21, 2014 Risk
Evolution of the virtual project team The project environment of global virtual teams can create barriers to communication, but the shared context of the team can act as a catalyst for transforming knowledge. Charlotte Tanner discusses reflective practice for virtual communities. July 9, 2014 Knowledge
Reflective practice for change How do successful teams structure knowledge and reflective practices to drive innovative accomplishments? Gerard Datoc discusses the learning process that we all go through to create awareness of how we attain our learning curves. July 2, 2014 Knowledge
Perspectives on time management Have you ever wondered why some people get upset when you are late but others don’t worry too much? If you want the best out of your diverse team everyone needs to embrace the opportunities different views of ‘time’ can bring, writes Lynda Bourne. June 25, 2014 Time
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
A temporal approach to project issue management An issue is a realised risk and accordingly, an issue should have the same consequence (or impact) rating as the risk from which it was realised. Guy Wilmington proposes a way of prioritising temporal issues in project. May 29, 2014 Risk