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
What is a change manager? With practical experience in psychology, communications, education, behaviour science, social science or project management, change managers are a versatile lot. Elissa Farrow discusses what makes a good change manager. March 5, 2014 Blogs Change
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 Professional Development
This is what project managers are made of All the project managers Adeline Teoh has interviewed realised they had ‘made it’ when the pointy end of decision-making came down to them and the fate of the project fell on their shoulders. When did you realise you’d ‘made it’? February 17, 2014 Blogs
Contributing to professional project associations How do professional associations begin? asks Elissa Farrow, and what are the benefits of contributing to relevant professional organisations? July 15, 2013 Blogs