6 tips for building a winning business case
Developing an effective business case doesn’t have to be a case of trial and error. Whatever the project, a strong business cases typically reflects a number of common characteristics. Here we share five key traits to bear in mind when building a business case to get your project over the line and achieve desired business results.
- Published in Learning and Development, Projects and Programmes
9 great reasons to tap into online learning
In a world of continual change, a commitment to learning and development is more crucial than ever. Fortunately, thanks to the rapid growth of online learning options, it’s never been easier to pick up the skills and certifications you need to stay ahead. Whether it’s an online course offering the freedom to study in your
- Published in Learning and Development
Career insights: Is a career in project management right for you?
Could a career in project management be for you? We explore what being a PM entails, how to get accredited and why project management is such a diverse career choice.
- Published in Industry insights, Learning and Development, Projects and Programmes
Career insight: Is a business analyst career right for you?
Business analysts are highly sought after across a variety of interesting sectors, but what does it actually take to become a BA and what are some of the things you can expect along the way? Here we explore the role of a business analyst and consider why a career as a BA can be so fulfilling.
- Published in Industry insights, Learning and Development
Lean Portfolio Management: the key to getting back on track in 2021
Looking to get back on track after the events of 2020? Find out how to align strategy with execution using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) through Lean Portfolio Management. Apply lean and systems thinking to strategy and investment funding to enable business agility. Within today’s environment, organisations are struggling to make decisions about what they
- Published in Learning and Development, PMO
Project management trends: Why the future looks bright for graduates
Now Australia is on the other side of the COVID pandemic and firmly in recovery mode, we look at where opportunities are opening up for new entrants to the project management sector and the industries and roles primed for growth over the next decade. The impacts of COVID-19 over the past year, from budget cuts,
- Published in Industry insights, Learning and Development
7 ways to make difficult conversations easier
When racing to deliver a complex project on time, the last thing you want to worry about is conflict in the workplace. Here’s how to better manage difficult conversations and reach a resolution quickly and calmly. Workplace conflict can impact morale, reduce productivity and disrupt timelines. Whether you need to resolve a misunderstanding between colleagues,
- Published in Learning and Development, Projects and Programmes
How can I integrate PRINCE2® into my organisation?
So, you’ve completed your training and you now understand PRINCE2 as a project management method. What’s next? Here, Tracey Copland, Head of Development at PM-Partners unpacks the main steps required to successfully embed the methodology in your organisation. The right project management method can be the difference between success and failure. Widely regarded as the most practised
- Published in Learning and Development, Projects and Programmes
The What, Why, Who, Where and How of Standups
The daily standup (or daily scrum) is becoming a regular event for teams in many projects. Standups are an integral part of agile teams. As a project manager are you conversant with the conventions of a standup? What is your role (if any) in a standup? What is a Standup? A standup is a short
- Published in Agile and Scaled Agile, Industry insights, Learning and Development
Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) – what’s new in the 5th edition?
On the run up to our webinar Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) 5th edition – the Official Release, Tracey Copland Head of Development at PM-Partners, revisits the origins of MSP, shares some of the thinking behind the update and provides a taste of what you can expect from the new design. WHAT IS MANAGING SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMMES (MSP®)? In an
- Published in Learning and Development, Projects and Programmes
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