Predicting project completion Working out the probable completion date for a project and understanding the risks associated with achieving a target date have always been difficult. Pat Weaver outlines the challenges of finding effective, realistic and reliable schedules. May 13, 2014 Advanced Time
When project risks don’t add up Do project risks add together or discount each other? It depends on the situation, explains Pat Weaver. Probability x severity will only give you one factor. March 18, 2014 Risk
4 key skills of a project manager It is a given and a prerequisite that project managers must possess certain skills and qualities before they are given the responsibility of managing projects. According to Rajiv Mathur, here are four they need to call upon in the midst of a project. February 28, 2014 Basic Skills
Understanding breakdown structures in project management Breakdown structures are central to the practice of project management and have their origins in the industrial revolution. Pat Weaver explains how they can be useful—and sometimes not. February 18, 2014 Managing
In case of chaos, employ project manager If you want instant lessons learnt from a series of chaotic projects, look no further than the weeklong global event, GISHWHES (the Greatest International Scavenger Hunt The World Has Ever Seen). Editor Adeline Teoh goes in search of a program manager. August 28, 2013 Blogs
Measuring project uncertainty There is always a degree of uncertainty in any prediction, writes Patrick Weaver. In the project management space, what is the probability of achieving a predetermined time or cost commitment? August 6, 2013 Advanced Risk
6 questions every project manager should ask To manage any project in an organisation, starting the process off right means asking questions, writes Conor O’Gorman. With this in mind, here are 6 questions every project manager should ask. July 31, 2013 Basic Managing
Understanding the Complex Projects Contract Launched on 23 April, the Complex Projects Contract 2013 focuses on managing time to ensure projects are delivered to specification on budget and without delays. Pat Weaver outlines some of the initiatives. June 12, 2013 Time
