Professional Development

Business planning for project workers

As an independent professional you’ll find yourself juggling multiple projects and clients, all without the benefit of a manager to keep you on track. Matthew Franceschini on why business planning is essential for project workers.

May 15, 2014

Professional Development

Marketing and skills development for project workers

As a project worker you take responsibility and accountability for your own career by continuing to invest in your skill set and capabilities. Matthew Franceschini on using skills development for marketing purposes.

April 3, 2014

Professional Development

Contracting versus permanent: Pressure on a project manager

Because project management contractors get paid more, it seems expectations are higher in terms of their performance. Does that translate into added pressure to deliver? Andrew Wayland finds out.

March 7, 2014

Professional Development

Contracting versus permanent: Career development as a project manager

While contractors get paid more and permanently employed project managers have better job security, which of the two has more control over their professional development? Andrew Wayland weighs up both sides.

March 6, 2014

Professional Development

Networking and visibility techniques for project contractors

Being a project contractor is like being a business. In addition to showcasing your point of difference it is important to network. Matthew Franceschini offers some formal and informal ways to build visibility.

March 6, 2014

Professional Development

Contracting versus permanent: Employment management as a project manager

Although contractors get paid more than permanently employed project managers, they don’t have the same job security. But how much freedom do they have to manage their employment? asks Andrew Wayland.

March 5, 2014

Professional Development

Contracting versus permanent: Job security as a project manager

Contractors usually earn 25%+ more than their permanent counterparts because they offer their clients the flexibility to end or extend their contract fairly easily. But does that mean their role is less secure? Andrew Wayland weighs up the risk and rewards.

March 4, 2014

Professional Development

Contracting versus permanent: Income as a project manager

For many people, the higher earning potential of contracting as a project manager is one of its biggest drawcards. Anecdotally, contractors can earn up to 50% more than their permanent counterparts. But what’s the real breakdown in earning potential? Andrew Wayland investigates.

March 3, 2014

Professional Development

Brand management for project contractors

More and more workers are adopting the life of a project contractor and this in turn means more competition for contract roles. How can project contractors take control, enhance their capability and define their marketability? Matthew Franceschini on personal branding.

February 20, 2014