AI and the future of project management Within the project management space, AI has already begun to take over some of the routine administration tasks. Dr Greg Usher takes a futurist perspective of the profession and how it may change over the next five to 10 years. October 14, 2020 Advanced Communication
How to build an effective steering committee Far too many sponsors, executives and project managers waste time in ineffective steering committee meetings. Dr Lynda Bourne provides advice that could save your project control board thousands of dollars in wasted time. September 13, 2016 Communication Governance
Avoid miscommunication in your project A sharp focus and dedication to detail are fundamental for a successful career in project management. Here’s how Helen Sabell suggests you head off miscommunication to stop small errors from becoming a large problem down the track. March 24, 2016 Basic Communication
Telling the story of the project What is the role of narrative and storytelling in reflective practice? How can these skills and tools be used to improve knowledge management across projects? Michael Morrison’s paper discuss the art of storytelling, leadership and more. January 13, 2016 Communication
Newspeak for project managers The way words shape people’s thinking can be very powerful. This power can be used for both good and bad and is an important element in effective communication, writes Dr Lynda Bourne. How can we use lessons from Nineteen Eighty-Four in our projects? January 12, 2016 Communication
Adopting a common language in your project Different areas of an organisation often use similar terms in different ways. Cameron Johnson explains how to adopt a common language on your project to save confusion and reduce risks. November 30, 2015 Communication
Project management in translation A new model of project advisory services brings the ability to translate between operation and asset build, which makes for better overall outcomes, writes Brad Richardson. September 21, 2015 Communication
Targeted communication for effective stakeholder engagement To effectively engage with—and influence—the diverse community within a project, ‘one size fits all’ strategies need to be replaced by a structured methodology. Dr Lynda Bourne on how to evaluate stakeholder communication needs. June 30, 2015 Communication Stakeholders
Review: Changing the Conversation—Dana Caspersen Difficult conversations are common in the world of a project manager and being able to have helpful, resolvable conversations is a useful skill. Adeline Teoh reviews ‘Changing the Conversation’ by Dana Caspersen. April 17, 2015 Communication
