Personal awareness for project managers

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Ron Rosenhead

This blog was first published in 2008! Over the last 12 months I have had many conversations with  project managers and personal awareness does not seem to be as high as it could be. I have therefore slightly amended the original blog below. I hope you find it useful.    ‘The bad news is that time flies. The good news is … Read More >

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My project sponsor does not understand project management!

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Ron Rosenhead

This was the sentiment expressed by one person on a recent project management course. This person was not alone; many of the group agreed. We discussed whether the sponsor should understand project management and it was agreed that while they did not need to know every technique they should have ‘a very good overview.’ It raises an interesting issue – … Read More >

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Transforming Talent in the Modern Workforce

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Ron Rosenhead

I wrote recently about the skills shortages in the  UK and the link to having sufficiently trained and developed project staff. Today, I read a report called Transforming Talent in the Modern Workforce   I have shown below some findings from the report and I do suggest taking time out to read a report that impacts us all. How well … Read More >

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How will you deliver projects with a skills shortage?

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Ron Rosenhead

Yes, there is a skills shortage in the UK. CIPD talks about ‘The troublesome job of replacing EU workers’ The Telegraph ‘UK firms from engineers to banks struggle to fill skills shortage’ City A.M. ’UK employers expect to face a shortage of skilled workers in 2017, and one in three will be under “severe pressure” to find suitable employees’ Now … Read More >

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Effective project sponsor briefing is essential.

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Ron Rosenhead

It’s a key strategic objective. The very success of this project will ensure that the company steals an estimated 12 months on the competition and give you huge competitive advantage. It’s been in research phase (for 8 months) and now, after a successful business case has been developed you are given the project to deliver. This is your first involvement … Read More >

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Project managers, do you agree? Your job is boring?

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Ron Rosenhead

According to an article in the Independent newspaper ‘the world’s most boring jobs’ have been revealed. Emolument, an employment specialist has surveyed 1,300 professionals in 14 different sectors and project management did not do well! It was the second most boring job! Now I could give you my ideas as to whether project management is boring however what do you … Read More >

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