Benefits of implementing SAFe in 2025
In an era of rapid digital transformation, organisations must adapt swiftly to remain competitive. The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), the world’s leading framework for adopting Lean and Agile practices at scale, has been pivotal for over 14 years. With over 2,000,000 trained professionals across 110+ countries and 20,000 organisations implementing SAFe, its global impact is
IWD 2025 Accelerating action: Championing women in tech
In support of International Women’s Day 2025 and this year’s theme, Accelerate Action, we spoke with Christina Arcane, Cyber Security Educator and PM-Partners Training Facilitator, about her journey in a traditionally male-dominated sector. Recently returned from the Women in Cyber Security Summit 2025, she reflects on what more can be done to challenge stereotypes and
What does a business analyst do?
Business analysts are highly sought after across a variety of interesting sectors, but what does a business analyst actually do and what does it take to break into the industry and forge a business analyst career path? Here we explore the role of a business analyst and consider why a career as a BA can be so fulfilling.
5 success factors for SAFe® implementation
Despite the popularity of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) and its proven roadmap to organisational agility, plenty of SAFe roll outs do go awry. Before you dive into your first implementation, Matt Sharpe, PM-Partners Agility Practice Lead/Agile Principal Consultant, shares the top five success factors for SAFe which he sees most commonly in today’s market.
Project management trends to watch in 2024
The project management sector is seeing dynamic changes across the professional spectrum, from technological advances to labour shortages. Mike Boutel, Head of Training at PM-Partners, shares his predictions for the five trends likely to pick up speed in 2024.
The pros and cons of artificial intelligence for PMOs
The past year has seen continued uptake of technologies and tools to improve the effectiveness of project management and agile delivery. Fresh from presenting a masterclass on artificial intelligence (AI) and big data in project management at the Dubai International Project Management Forum, consultant and PM-Partners facilitator Dr Elissa Farrow explores how greater investment in
L&D workplace trends for 2023 and beyond
For HR managers and learning and development (L&D) professionals, the start of the year provides a golden opportunity to evaluate your existing processes and deploy new strategies to improve your delivery teams. To start you off on the right foot, PM-Partners’ Nekta Vamvoukakis shares his insights on what’s shaping the training landscape in 2023.
Top tips to improve churn and delivery in your organisation
With hiring leaders reporting a steady uptick in staff turnover, what can you do to dissuade your project teams from seeking out greener pastures? Here, PM-Partners Corporate Training & Capability Uplift Manager Nekta Vamvoukakis and Talent and Service Delivery Team Manager Joanne Ortiz consider some of the key reasons why employees are moving on, and some effective
Trends and predictions for project delivery in 2022
As 2021 draws to a close, our experts reflect on how the world of project delivery has shifted and share their take on what 2022 has in store – with insights from Dominic Frost, CEO; Stephen Parry, Head of Singapore; Matt Sharpe, Agile Practice Lead/ Principal Consultant; Mike Boutel, Head of Training and Nicola Stephens,
How to write a business case: 20 point checklist
No organisation has the resources to fund every project. It’s therefore safe to say that when decision makers are reviewing your business case they’ll most likely be looking for a reason to say ‘no’. This is why an effective business case is about more than simply listing the costs and benefits of a project. As far as possible it needs to be watertight. When writing a business case, use our comprehensive checklist and prove your project is worth the investment.
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