How committed is your project team? How can we have people working in a project team prove their commitment and, moreover, how can we put those people to the test? asks Roger LaSalle. It’s all down to planning and buy-in of the goals October 16, 2013 Basic Teamwork
How to speak to project sponsors The theme was the ‘Projects driving and sustaining the future of the Australian economy’ but the recent PMOz conference was clearly driven by soft skills: leadership, emotional intelligence and how to talk to executives. September 25, 2013 Blogs
A Tale of Two CPMs It was is the best of times, it was is the worst of times: project management knowledge, understanding and use is expanding worldwide but project failure rates are increasing or at best static. Lynda Bourne on how the Critical Path Method is at odds with complex project management. September 17, 2013 Advanced
5 ways project managers use power Throughout our careers as project managers, we wear many hats, and therefore, we use different types of power. Michelle LaBrosse and Kristen Medina look at five popular types of power. August 26, 2013 Blogs Leadership
Review: Crucial Accountability—Patterson, Grenny, Maxfield, McMillan & Switzler The authors of the renowned Crucial Conversations have focused their talents on practical ways to restore and raise accountability in the workplace. Review by Ian Sharpe. July 29, 2013 Tools
Risk management or risk leadership? Why do we find it hard to develop the right culture needed to support management of risk? Asks Risk Doctor David Hillson. At least part of the answer may lie in a change of perspective, away from risk management and towards risk leadership. July 10, 2013 Risk
Do projects need management or leadership? When examining how projects succeed, I have always thought of good project managers who may or may not have leadership qualities. The emphasis was always on the good management. Editor Adeline Teoh weighs in on the leadership debate. July 1, 2013 Blogs
Creating a culture of innovation on a project In her last post, editor Adeline Teoh asked whether your project team felt comfortable giving you feedback about the project (or your management style). This time she’ll ask if they’re just as comfortable trying new things in the name of innovation. May 7, 2013 Blogs
