Why your organisation needs better benefits management (and how to improve your practices)
Wednesday, 11 May 2022
Benefits realisation is the defining factor in project success and the real purpose for the implementation of projects, but many organisations fail to focus enough effort on benefits management. Here, Senior Consultant Steve Vanges discusses this crucial conundrum and offers his tips on how you can improve your benefits management practices.
- Published in Advisory, Delivery, Learning and Development
How to avoid project failure by heeding the warning signs
Tuesday, 19 April 2022
Despite advances in project processes and organisational maturity, project failure is more common than many would like to admit. Learn how to avoid project failure by recognising red flags, and find out why early identification and intervention are so key.
- Published in Advisory, Assurance and governance, Projects and Programmes
7 tips for efficient project closure
Thursday, 24 March 2022
While it’s crucial to set your project up for success, it’s also important to follow a process for closing it down. Formal project closure helps to avoid loose ends and provides an opportunity to review and learn from the project’s performance.
- Published in Advisory, Assurance and governance
10 ways to embed Agile across your organisation
Thursday, 17 March 2022
In a rush to adopt Agile and benefit from its potential impact, many organisations are overlooking what it takes to successfully integrate Agile in the workplace. Here we share our top 10 tricks to embed Agile and ensure your transformation effort lives up to its promise.
- Published in Advisory, Agile and Scaled Agile
Why effective project assurance is the key to future delivery success
Friday, 11 March 2022
Is your organisation primed to deliver its projects successfully? Project, portfolio and delivery assurance can help to reduce the risk of failure and increase benefits realisation and delivery ROI. With the right methodology, it can also optimise future initiatives and, therefore, execution of strategy.
- Published in Advisory, Assurance and governance
Are your projects and programmes set up for success?
Monday, 28 February 2022
Preparation is everything and that’s certainly the case when it comes to achieving quality project execution. So what do you need to consider to ensure your assurance activities are properly scoped and your project or programme is set up for success?
- Published in Advisory, Assurance and governance
5 top reasons why PMOs fail
Tuesday, 15 February 2022
One in five project management offices (PMOs) fail due to ineffectiveness. In this infographic, we diagnose the most common causes of PMO failure so you can be forewarned and forearmed as you develop your PMO. DOWNLOAD CHECKLIST
4 steps to PMO success
Monday, 24 January 2022
Six in 10 organisations now use a centralised project management office to co-ordinate their projects, and with the increasing influence of the PMO on the organisation, it is essential that it’s set up for success. Here are four essential steps to achieving PMO success.
10-step project health check
Thursday, 20 January 2022
We know what keeps a body healthy – nutritious food, exercise and good sleep, but what are the secrets to project health? Here we share our 10-step project health check to help keep your projects in top shape from start to finish.
- Published in Advisory, Assurance and governance, PMO
Leading change with culture
Monday, 17 January 2022
While organisations acknowledge the importance of culture to business success, it’s often ignored as an enabler of change. Here Senior Consultant Salleh Anuar discusses why and how culture should take the lead in your next transformation effort.
- Published in Advisory, Change Management