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7 factors to consider when working with project suppliers

Many projects need the expertise of external third parties to ensure that certain activities are carried out. PM Oracles offers 7 considerations to make before you bring those project suppliers on board.

August 27, 2015

Managing

Finding the project stakeholders who value value

The fundamental reason any organisation chooses to run projects is to realise or create value for some or all of its stakeholders. But what’s real value? Dr Lynda Bourne asks.

August 26, 2015

Ethics drives project practice

Elissa Farrow observes recent examples of organisations not operating ethically, and follows a passion through the International Institute of Project Coaching, where ethics drives practice.

August 12, 2015

Blogs

8 questions to process project risks

What should a good risk management process cover? Any project manager undertaking a risky or important venture should ask themselves these eight simple questions, advises Risk Doctor David Hillson.

August 11, 2015

Risk

A project is not a tug o’ war

Whoever said ‘you can’t make a pearl without grit’ obviously wasn’t trying to manage a project where the stakeholders had competing KPIs, writes editor Adeline Teoh.

July 6, 2015

Blogs

How lunch can build social capital in your project team

Interpersonal relationships—between co-workers, supervisors, and stakeholders—play a role in every project. Michelle La Brosse explains how the simple act of having lunch together can build valuable social capital.

May 21, 2015

Blogs

Why do projects run late?

Failure to deliver the expected results at the expected time can increase dissatisfaction among project stakeholders. Bhauvik Tripathi asks: what are the common causes for delays and how should we address them?

May 6, 2015

Time

4 project stakeholder biases to watch

Are your project stakeholders biased? The short answer to this question is ‘yes’ and to make matters worse, your opinion of your stakeholders, your team and yourself are also affected by bias. Lynda Bourne outlines four common biases you’ll encounter.

May 5, 2015

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