A BA’s guide to effective facilitation skills in a hybrid world
With hybrid now the norm across many industries, business analysts need to bolster their facilitation skills to meet the changing nature of the new workplace.
- Published in Learning and Development, Projects and Programmes
How to avoid project failure by heeding the warning signs
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
Smart ways to get ahead in your project delivery career
Market conditions have shifted considerably in recent years, thanks in large part to disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. But while these challenges have caused many to put career moves on hold, others are using it as an opportunity to reach the next level. Here’s how you can put yourself in a stronger position to
What is a project centre of excellence and why do you need one?
For many project-led or project-focused organisations, the project management office is synonymous with a centre of excellence (CoE). In reality, however, some organisations set up a standalone centre of excellence rather than having a full-service PMO, and some set up the CoE as a separate function to the PMO. Here we unravel what a CoE
- Published in Advisory, PMO, Projects and Programmes
How to make project management tools work for you
With the shift to hybrid work and digital disruption gathering pace, now’s the time for savvy project and programme managers to harness the potential of project management tools to elevate their projects – or risk being left behind.
- Published in Learning and Development, Projects and Programmes
Which project delivery framework is right for your organisation?
The number of organisations taking a hybrid approach to managing and delivering projects has increased. Here’s why customising your project management framework to reflect this will better support project success.
- Published in Advisory, Projects and Programmes
Why you need a post implementation review for your project
A notable reason for ongoing project failure is the absence of conudcting a post implementation review (PIR). But what is a PIR, and how can an organisation use this opportunity for analysis and reflection to boost the likelihood of future project success?
- Published in Advisory, Assurance and governance, Delivery, Projects and Programmes
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
Project skills: opening new doors beyond traditional sectors
Project management has had a long history in sectors such as construction, IT, defence, mining and government, but career paths for those with project skills now stretch beyond traditional roles. Find out where new opportunities are opening up and how you can tap into them.
- Published in Advisory, Industry insights, Projects and Programmes
5 lessons learned from PMO failure
Here we outline some key reasons why many PMOs fail and what we can learn from their mistakes. Discover what the PMO of the future will look like based on current trends and re-imagine your PMO for success.
- Published in Advisory, Projects and Programmes