1. Executive Management Support The importance of obtaining executive management support for business critical projects cannot be underestimated as the executive sponsor is ultimately responsible for the outcome of the project. In a recent examination of successful projects by the Standish Group “Chaos Manifesto 2012 – The Year of the Executive Sponsor”, it was identified

We all know that the key to project management making a positive impact on our business lies in the adherence to two basic principles: Doing the right project (portfolio management) and doing the project right (project management). Yet often major corporates comply with both of these tenets and still deliver a white elephant. Consider this diagram

Implementing the best possible business strategy depends on implementing the best solution possible. Without proper skills and training in business analysis – choosing the best strategy could be guess work. Business analysis, much like its focus, is an ever-evolving field yet there are certain tools everyone investigating their business procedures and programs need. Quantifying your

Having a constructive look at your business can really give your project management and overall company management a real boost. Effective business analysis tools are outcomes based – with each aspect having well defined goals. While measuring return on investment is the ultimate goal for companies – business analysis will also allow you to observe

Recognised as an essential capability for organisations to maximise value and reduce costs, project management has developed considerably over the past 20 years. Here’s our summary of what it is, where it comes from, and the principles which lie at its heart. Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to a