Skills 21 – Project Manager – Australia's online resource for project management professionals

Project management in a Pacific context

Donors fund most projects in the Pacific as part of an aid program. Donors are not overly interested in methodology; they simply want the project carried out and the desired results achieved. Budget, in particular, is very important. Project governance varies from donor to donor. Depending on the proximity of the donor, governance may mean […]

February 24, 2011

Creating a culture of passion in the workplace

Sometimes, asking people to keep the spring in their step and to come to work full of energy and ideas seems like a tall order. However, there are practical things employers can do to keep their team engaged. Plan for success from top to bottom Work well with your colleagues if you want your team […]

February 24, 2011

Teamwork

Project management in an Asian context

This article focuses on organisational training and development in Malaysia and Thailand. The Malaysian experience involved transfer of skills and knowledge in project management within the Malaysian Department of Public Works. The initial impetus and continuing drive came from executive level government officials committed to best practice. The Implementation Group comprised internal professional staff with […]

February 24, 2011

Mentor sees IT development gap

“In most organisations, IT is a necessary evil,” says Rob Livingstone, founder and principal of a firm that provides mentorship programs specifically tailored to address the challenges faced by IT professionals. Mentorship programs at Rob Livingstone Advisory aim to bridge the gap between the IT department and other aspects of a business. Livingstone says in […]

February 17, 2011

The Top 5 Pitfalls of Managing People

There are five main pitfalls to how companies manage their people. How firms handle these five key issues is a good indicator of whether they will be dealing with HR issues such as lack of motivation, negative workplace culture and high staff turnover, which impacts on a business in many ways. 1. Ignoring your staff […]

February 10, 2011