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Category Archives: project management
7 project management wonders of the world
I was discussing project success with a group on one of our courses and someone asked for some examples of successful projects. We struggled to come up with any coherent list. Along comes Mike Clayton. Mike writes a Blog called ‘Shift Happens.’ In his latest article, he asks for nominations for the 7 project management wonders of the world. Have … Read More
Use CHAMPS2 to bring about transformational change
I was invited by APMG International to the launch of CHAMPS2. The main presentation was given by Glyn Evans, Corporate Director of Business Change, Birmingham City Council. Glyn explained that the Council is one of the largest local councils in Europe and said that it needed to change. However, this was no simple step change, there were 5 drivers for … Read More
Posted in project management
Tagged change management, managing successful projects, PRINCE2
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Forming your own project management Academy
I have often said that simply sending anyone on a project management training course (this can be to attain specific qualification or to develop skills) will not in itself make them a better project manager. Clearly, the course will help but developing people to be proficient in project management is a long term process and needs to be continued beyond … Read More
Do you have gates in your project?
In the spoof western film Blazing Saddles someone uttered these immortal words: “We’ll head them off at the pass!” Hedley Lamarr (played by Harvey Kolman) says “I hate that cliché!” and promptly shoots one of the actors in the foot. (I did say it was spoof western!) So what is the link between this and project management? Let’s look for … Read More
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Tagged gateway process, governance, project management training
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Third Sector Project Management
I am frequently asked: “How do I get into project management.” The answer of course depends upon the background and experience of the individual. A frequent suggestion is that the person goes to a charity and offer to volunteer and gain some project management experience that way. Up to today, there was no where to send anyone, no where to … Read More
Posted in project management
Tagged project management, project management training, voluntary sector
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How effective is your project team?
I get many grumbles and negative comments when people start to talk about their project teams during project management training courses . The complaints are mainly about resourcing especially team selection. When I probe further it appears as though little time has been put into either selecting team members or building the actual teams. So how do you select project … Read More
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