When to use a consultant on your project

Matthew Franceschini on using an independent professional to add skills and energy to your project.

“They approach each engagement with confidence, enthusiasm and vigour. These are all qualities that can re-energise a project.”

Accelerated Learning in project management education

The techniques of Accelerated Learning are not only for the rare few gifted with a special genius. Accelerated Learning techniques are concepts that anyone can learn with some practice and dedication.

Project management skills in demand

Project management skills are in demand as employers seek candidates with business acumen, a cross-functional knowledge and an ability to contribute to the organisation’s overall strategic direction across all sectors.

5 tips for hiring project managers

Project managers on contract are the ideal just-in-time and flexible workforce. They bring skills, expertise and resources when you need them. They supplement inhouse capabilities and extend resident knowledge. However, they are also an independent breed. They like flexibility and autonomy. They know they aren’t staff and traditional employee management practices are unlikely to bring out the best in them.

Project-based, part-time, flexible work on the rise

Employees working in a project-based capacity, in part-time roles and on flexible hours are on the rise, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ recently released Now and Then—50 Years of the Labour Force Report.

Experts predict rise in project-based employment

Organisations will increasingly be forced to seek employees for their skills, not to suit a role, in order to counter the ongoing skills shortage, says Matthew Franceschini, CEO of contractor management specialist Entity Solutions.

Review: Improving your Project Management Skills—Larry Richman

“A skilled project manager consistently applies universal processes and skills to bring consistency and results to one project after another.” This is the introductory remark by Larry Richman for the second edition of his book titled Improving your Project Management Skills.

Project consultant or contractor?

Many project contractors call themselves ‘consultants’ but are only contractors. Contractors bring skills, experience and an ability to do the job. Consultants bring skills, experience and their ability to do the job, plus IP – the intellectual property to do the job.